Hollywood star Drew Barrymore has stepped down from her role as host for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards in solidarity with striking Writers Guild of America members.
The shock announcement comes just three days before the actress and talk show host was due to appear as host at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Sunday. The awards ceremony will continue without a host.
On Tuesday, 11,500 film and television writers represented by the union put down their pens and laptops after failing to reach a new contract with the trade association that represents Hollywood studios and production companies.
