Well, in another first, the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together has been produced virtually.
That means that all the stars, including the event's host Victoria Justice (Victorious, Zoey 101, Fun Size), came together online to bring kids across the world, including in the UAE, the opportunity to watch the fun slimefest on TV after the originally planned Kids' Choice Awards 2020 ceremony has to be cancelled due to the on-going COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
As as voting in Kids' Choice Awards 2020's global categories, fans in the Middle East could also vote for their Favorite Arab Star: Ahmed Al Nasheet, Cynthia Samuel, Hala Al Turk or Thunayyan Khalid.
Update (25/5) - Kids in the Middle East named Thunayyan Khalid as Favorite Arab Star!:
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together will be broadcast across the UAE on Sunday, May 24 at 6pm.
As well as the revealing the winners of the kid's favourite TV shows, movies and games, there are performances and appearances from some of the best-loved stars, too.
The line-up includes a special appearance from the cast members of Avengers: Endgame including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson, as well as other famous faces such as Dwayne Johnson, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Camila Cabello, Ellen DeGeneres and Shawn Mendes, plus the cast members of Stranger Things and of Henry Danger, as well as Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke from the voice cast of SpongeBob SquarePants (سبونجبوب سكويربانتس).
Naturally there is lots of slime – JoJo Siwa and David Dobrik are the unwitting recipients of the gross green stuff – and awards aplenty including a special mention for NBA champion and global icon LeBron James receiving Nickelodeon’s 2020 Generation Change Award, in honor of his commitment to creating real and lasting change through education, with his charity The LeBron James Family Foundation’s groundbreaking I PROMISE School. A $1 Million donation to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, in support of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Time Out Dubai had a quick chat with the award's host Victoria Justice to see what it was like to be part of the first ever virtually produced telecast of the popular kids' award ceremony.
You hosted the first ever virtual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. How does that feel?
It was a huge honour and one I won’t forget. It was such a unique opportunity to host the Kids' Choice Awards from my house, and being the first woman to host the awards alone was really incredible!
So many major worldwide events and shows have been cancelled, it’s quite monumental that the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards found a way to go ahead. Was it more nerve-wracking than a live show?
In some ways, yes, because it’s never been done before. But I started my career with Nickelodeon so it really felt like coming home again. I just wanted to have fun and make sure that the audience was entertained and I think we were able to do that! I really had a blast!
What can kids expect from this new virtually-produced version? Will it have all the same fun, craziness and slime?
What I can tell you is that it is a very special awards ceremony. The winners give their thank you speeches from their homes, so it’s really cool because we get to see a bit of what their lives are like. There will be a ton of slime, live performances, and very special people and guests. You don’t want to miss it!
Tune in!
Sun May 24, 6pm. Nickelodeon channel, OSN. www.osn.com.
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From Khaleej Times:
Influencer Thunayyan Khalid wins Favorite Arab Star Nick Award
The popular content creator topped global poll at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together virtual ceremony
It may have been held virtually, but the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together ceremony was extremely positive last night, as its regular brand of fun and frivolity still managed to shine through. Presented by Victoria Justice, the show brought together the winners via the now-custom Zoom chat and was interspersed with performances.
Influencer Thunayyan Khalid picked up the Favorite Arab Star, topping the vote and edging out other popular regional personalities like Ahmed Al Nasheet, Cynthia Samuel and Hala Al Turk.
Talking about the win, Khalid said: "I have been passionate about capturing and documenting everyday life for as long as I can remember. When I started vlogging, I did not imagine that years later I will be where I am today. You have joined me on my journey and experienced many adventures with me. I have been fortunate enough to share my everyday life with the world, whether it was the candid moments like life abroad and cooking with friends, or the big moments like traveling to a new country and attending award ceremonies. I am very grateful to have my fans come along with me. Thank you."
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More Nick: Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together International Nominees, Winners and Airdates!
Originally published: Saturday, May 23, 2020.
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