Emmy Awards 2024: Highlights and Surprises from Television’s Biggest Night

The stars were shining bright at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday evening as the television industry gathered to celebrate the best of the past year. The evening was full of surprises and snubs, making it a night to remember.

One of the biggest shocks of the night was the beloved ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary” being shut out of any wins. Despite earning seven nominations, including nods for Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, and Tyler Joseph Williams, the series walked away empty-handed as shows like “The Bear” and “Hacks” took home the comedy awards.

On a brighter note, Lamorne Morris took home his first Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology series for his role in “Fargo.” In his acceptance speech, Morris thanked his family, cast, and management team in a heartfelt and humorous manner.

In another surprising turn of events, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” lost the Outstanding Reality-Competition Program Emmy to the hit series “The Traitors.” This marked a new era in the reality competition category as “The Traitors” emerged as the new champion.

One of the most historic moments of the night came when Liza Colon-Zayas won for her work in “The Bear,” becoming the first Latina to win for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In her emotional speech, Colon-Zayas urged all Latinas to keep believing and voting.

Overall, the evening was full of memorable moments and deserving winners, making it a night to remember in television history.