The 34th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards ceremony was held on March 13, 2021, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California[a] with Kenan Thompson serving as host.[3] It aired live on Nickelodeon and in a domestic simulcast with several other ViacomCBS cable networks, and was broadcast live or tape delayed across all of Nickelodeon's international networks.[4]
| 2021 Kids' Choice Awards | |
|---|---|
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| Date | March 13, 2021 |
| Location | Barker Hangar[a] Santa Monica, California |
| Hosted by | Kenan Thompson |
| Most awards | BTS (3) |
| Most nominations | Justin Bieber (5) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | |
| Runtime | 94 minutes |
| Viewership | 0.53 million[1] |
| Produced by | Melissa M. Hill Kathryn Rickey |
| Directed by | Glenn Weiss |
The ceremony was held with most presenters, winners, and performers in-person, with some appearing virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The show also featured an interactive fan wall to allow for an audience, and utilized XR technology throughout its broadcast. Justin Bieber performed "Intentions" with Quavo, as well as "Anyone" and "Hold On", the former originally being planned for the previous years' ceremony.[5][6]
The show set a Guinness World Record for 'Most People Gunged/Slimed Simultaneously Online' with 195 participants.[7] In addition, Millie Bobby Brown became only the second person since Amanda Bynes in 2003 to win both 'Favorite Movie Actress' and 'Favorite TV Actress' within the same ceremony.[citation needed] On March 18, it was announced that BTS set another world record after winning three awards in the ceremony, achieving them the Guinness World Record for 'Most Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards blimps won by a music group', with five overall (one each in 2018 and 2020).[8][9]
A new episode of Danger Force led into the ceremony, while a new episode of Side Hustle served as the lead-out.[10]
Appearances
editThe ceremony featured appearances by celebrities including Anthony Anderson, Iain Armitage, Jayden Bartels, Joshua Bassett, Hailey Bieber, Millie Bobby Brown, BTS, Dove Cameron, Terry Crews, Charli D'Amelio, David Dobrik, Robert Downey Jr., Young Dylan, Gal Gadot, Jennifer Garner, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, Tiffany Haddish, Kim Kardashian, Anna Kendrick, Heidi Klum, Liza Koshy, That Girl Lay Lay, Jules LeBlanc, Darci Lynne, Marsai Martin, Gaten Matarazzo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tyler Perry, Addison Rae, Noah Schnapp, JoJo Siwa, Sofía Vergara, and Finn Wolfhard. Also during the show were iCarly cast members Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress, and Jerry Trainor all reuniting together, and Thompson's onscreen daughters of Kenan, Dani and Dannah Lane.[11][12][13][14][15][16] Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, also made an appearance during the ceremony.[17][2][18][19]
| Presenter(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| Anthony Anderson | Presented 'Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie' |
| David Dobrik | Presented 'Favorite Female Social Star' |
| Young Dylan | Presented 'Favorite Family TV Show' |
| Hailey Bieber | Presented 'Favorite Music Collaboration' and 'Favorite Male Artist' Introduced Justin Bieber featuring Quavo |
| Lin-Manuel Miranda | Presented 'Favorite Reality Show' |
| Joshua Bassett Addison Rae |
Presented 'Favorite Movie Actress' |
| Dove Cameron | Introduced 'Favorite Song' medley |
| Gabrielle Nevaeh Green | Presented 'Favorite Song' |
| Tiffany Haddish | Presented 'Favorite Movie Actor' |
| Marsai Martin Kim Kardashian Tyler Perry Yara Shahidi |
Preview of Paw Patrol: The Movie |
| Jennifer Garner | Presented 'Generation Change' Introduced Kamala Harris |
| Lincoln Loud Michelangelo Raphael Leonardo Donatello |
Presented 'Favorite Animated Movie', 'Favorite Female Sports Star', 'Favorite Male TV Star', 'Favorite Kids' TV Show', 'Favorite Female Artist', and 'Favorite Male Sports Star' |
| Gabrielle Nevaeh Green | Presented 'Favorite Animated Series' |
| Dixie D'Amelio | Introduced Justin Bieber |
| Miranda Cosgrove Nathan Kress Jerry Trainor |
Presented 'Favorite Movie' |
Performers
edit| Performer(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Justin Bieber Quavo |
"Intentions" |
| Various | Favorite Song medley "Cardigan" – Jules LeBlanc (originally performed by Taylor Swift) "Wonder" – Good NEWZ Girls (originally performed by Shawn Mendes) "Yummy" – Darci Lynne (originally performed by Justin Bieber) "Toosie Slide" – That Girl Lay Lay & Young Dylan (originally performed by Drake) "Blinding Lights" – Jayden Bartels (originally performed by The Weeknd) "Dynamite" (originally performed by BTS) |
| Justin Bieber | "Hold On" "Anyone" |
Winners and nominees
editThe nominees were announced and voting opened on February 2, 2021.[20] Voting ended on March 13, 2021. The winners are listed first, highlighted in boldfaced text.[21][16]
Movies
editTelevision
edit| Favorite Kids' TV Show | Favorite Family TV Show |
|---|---|
| Favorite Male TV Star | Favorite Female TV Star |
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| Favorite Reality Show | Favorite Animated Series |
Music
edit| Favorite Music Group | Favorite Male Artist |
|---|---|
| Favorite Female Artist | Favorite Song |
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| Favorite Music Collaboration | Favorite Global Music Star |
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Sports
edit| Favorite Male Sports Star | Favorite Female Sports Star |
|---|---|
Miscellaneous
edit| Favorite Male Social Star | Favorite Female Social Star |
|---|---|
| Favorite Video Game | |
Special Recognition
editGeneration Change
editInternational
editThe following are nominations for awards to be given by Nickelodeon's international networks.
| Favorite Star (Africa) | Favorite Social Star (Africa) |
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| Aussie/Kiwi Legend of the Year | Favorite Star (Belgium) |
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| Best Fan Squad (Netherlands & Belgium) | Favorite Star (Netherlands) |
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| Brazilian Influencer | Brazilian Fandom |
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| Favorite Singers (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) | Favorite Song (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) |
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| Favorite Footballers (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) | Favorite Social Media Star (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) |
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| Favorite Nick Character (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) | Favorite Team (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) |
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| Favorite Star (Hungary) | New Favorite Star (Italy) |
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| Favorite Internet Star (Italy) | Favorite Comic Star (Italy) |
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| Favorite Influencer (Latin America) | Favorite Fandom (Latin America) |
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| Favorite Star (Arabia) | Favorite Star (Poland) |
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| Favorite Influencer (Poland) | Favorite Internet Star (Portugal) |
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| Favorite Star (Romania) | Favorite Star (Russia) |
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| Favorite House of Bloggers (Russia) | Favorite "Ship" of the Year (Russia) |
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| Favorite Artist (Spain) | Favorite Influencer (Spain) |
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Notes
edit- ^ a b The main stage for the ceremony was at the Barker Hangar, while a blimp 'traveled' to different destinations during the show including Stranger Things' Upside Down, Mars, Liza Koshy's house, and SpongeBob SquarePants' Bikini Bottom.[2]
References
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- ^ a b Cathy Applefeld Olson (March 12, 2021). "Sneak Peak[sic]: Bieber In A Slime Lagoon, Kamala Harris, Fan Wall In Store At Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards". Forbes. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Jodi Guglielmi (February 2, 2021). "Kenan Thompson to Host Nickelodeon's 2021 Kids' Choice Awards: 'Bring on the Slime!'". People. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Paul Grein (February 2, 2021). "Justin Bieber Is Top Music Nominee at 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Gil Kaufman (February 17, 2021). "Justin Bieber to Headline 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ Nicholas Rice (February 17, 2021). "Justin Bieber to Perform 2 Songs at 2021 Kids' Choice Awards: This Is a 'Full-Circle Moment'". People. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ Elizabeth Montoya (March 16, 2021). "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2021 slimes viewers at home with online record attempt". Guinness World Records. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Connie Suggitt (March 18, 2021). "BTS make history at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards". Guinness World Records. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Heran Mamo (March 19, 2021). "BTS Set Another World Record This Week, Thanks to the 2021 Kids' Choice Awards". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Listings – March 13, 2021". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ Kaitlin Reilly (March 5, 2021). "Kim Kardashian, Jojo Siwa and More Stars to Appear at 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards". E!. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ Shelby Stivale (March 5, 2021). "Exclusive: Jules LeBlanc, Jayden Bartels and More Will Appear at the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards". J-14. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ Meaghan Darwish (March 5, 2021). "Kids' Choice Awards Host Kenan Thompson Teases 'Craziest Party of All Time' (VIDEO)". TV Insider. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ Jackie Willis (March 5, 2021). "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021: Joshua Bassett, Charli D'Amelio and More to Make Appearances". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "Kim Kardashian, Gal Gadot, Robert Downey Jr., Millie Bobby Brown, Charli D'Amelio, BTS, Hailey Bieber, Addison Rae, Sofia Vergara, David Dobrik, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tiffany Haddish and More Scheduled to Appear at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b "Highlights and Winners from Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 13, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b Ted Johnson (March 12, 2021). "Vice President Kamala Harris To Speak At Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "Vice President Kamala Harris to Deliver Special Remarks During Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b Matt Grobar (March 13, 2021). "Kids' Choice Awards: Vice President Kamala Harris Bestows Generation Change Award On "Young Leaders" Of The Nation, Thanks Them For "Stepping Up"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Lauren Huff (February 2, 2021). "Justin Bieber, Stranger Things, and Ariana Grande top 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominees". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ Liz Calvario (March 13, 2021). "2021 Kids' Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Africa winners". Nickelodeon Africa. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Australia winners". Nickelodeon Australia. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Belgium winners". Nickelodeon Belgium. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Netherlands winners". Nickelodeon Netherlands. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Brazil winners". Nickelodeon Brazil. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
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- ^ "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Hungary winners". Nickelodeon Hungary. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Italy winners". Nickelodeon Italy. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Latin America winners". Nickelodeon Latin America. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Arab winners". Nickelodeon Arab. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Poland winners". Nickelodeon Poland. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Portugal winners". Nickelodeon Portugal. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Romania winners". Nickelodeon Romania. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Russia winners". Nickelodeon Russia. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "2021 Kids' Choice Awards - Spain winners". Nickelodeon Spain. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
External links
edit- Official website (archived)
- 2021 Kids' Choice Awards at IMDb