In a shocking turn of events, the 2024 Oscars faced a backlash from angry viewers over the poorly executed In Memoriam segment during Sunday night's broadcast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and aired on ABC, the tribute was marred by technical issues and questionable artistic choices, leaving many at home feeling disheartened.

Viewers took to social media platforms to express their disappointment and frustration with the way the tribute was handled. User @LoganKenny1 on X (formerly known as Twitter) stated, "The direction of this In Memoriam is shocking... an astronomical failure in presentation." @lauratremaine echoed this sentiment, expressing her infuriation, "It should be a full screen for the viewers, without distraction from the stage. This is a disgrace."

One of the main grievances voiced by the viewers was the obstruction of names and faces of the deceased stars. Dancers were positioned in front of the screen, and footage of Italian singers Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo was frequently shown instead of the intended In Memoriam visuals. The camera angles also focused too much on the stage, making it challenging to see the honorees.

The Bocelli duo sang "Time To Say Goodbye" while dancers performed interpretive movements, but the camera failed to capture the full-size clips and photos of the actors and filmmakers being honored. This led to the frustration of not being able to properly recognize notable figures such as Matthew Perry, Glenda Jackson, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Reubens, Harry Belafonte, William Friedkin, and Norman Jewison.

To compound matters, some prominent names were excluded from the main portion of the segment, though their names appeared in the list at the end. Treat Williams, Suzanne Somers, Norman Lear, Lance Reddick, Burt Young, and Ron Cephas Jones were among those overlooked, further inciting disappointment among viewers.

User @CharlesSkaggs summed up the sentiment by saying, "I may be old-fashioned, but I preferred it when the In Memoriam was about the people who died and not about the singing and the dancing."

The controversy surrounding the In Memoriam segment at the 2024 Oscars highlights the importance of honoring the departed individuals with a dignified and respectful tribute. As viewers continue to express their disappointment, it remains to be seen how the Academy will address the backlash and make amends for the mishandled segment.

In the wake of this controversy, it is evident that the 2024 Oscars failed to pay proper homage to the talented individuals who have departed from the entertainment industry. The Academy now faces the challenge of rectifying this disappointing episode and ensuring that future memorials are executed with the sensitivity and reverence they deserve.