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'This Is Not a Joke!': Most Embarrassing Awards Show Blunders and Falls

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The 2017 Oscars were the most controversial in years - not because of who won, but because an announced winner wasn't in fact a winner at all. 27.02.2017, Sputnik International

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'This Is Not a Joke!': Most Embarrassing Awards Show Blunders and Falls

13:46 GMT 27.02.2017 (Updated: 11:33 GMT 06.08.2022)

Janelle Monae arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. - Sputnik International

The 2017 Oscars were the most controversial in years - not because of who won, but because an announced winner wasn't in fact a winner at all.

Presenter Faye Dunaway named La La Land winner of 'Best Picture', and the movie's crew gave an acceptance speech — before producer Fred Berger came onstage to rain on their parade, and reveal Moonlight had in fact won.

While a colossal gaffe, serious mishaps are common at awards shows.