SAEDNEWS: The Emmys 2025 sparked outrage after shocking omissions: Selena Gomez and Squid Game were left out of the nominations, fueling debates about fairness and bias in television’s biggest awards.
According to Saed News; The Emmys 2025 were meant to be a celebration of television’s best, but instead the awards have been hit with a storm of backlash. Fans and critics alike were left stunned after discovering that Selena Gomez and the global sensation Squid Game were missing from the official nominations list.
For many, these omissions were not just surprising—they felt like a slap in the face to two of the most impactful names in television today.
Selena Gomez’s performance in Only Murders in the Building has been widely praised over the past few years, with many predicting that 2025 would finally be her breakthrough year at the Emmys. Yet, when the nominations were read, Gomez’s name was absent.
Fans quickly took to social media, branding the omission as “unfair” and “ridiculous.” Some even suggested that the Emmys panel had a bias against younger or crossover stars who balance both music and acting careers. One viral post read: “If Selena Gomez can’t get nominated after delivering such a strong performance, what hope is there for fairness?”
Equally shocking was the absence of Squid Game. The Korean drama became a cultural juggernaut after its first season, sweeping awards globally and redefining the reach of international series. Despite high expectations for the new season’s recognition at Emmys 2025, it was nowhere to be found.
Critics argue that this snub reflects the Emmys’ ongoing struggle to fully embrace non-English productions, despite their massive popularity. One commentator noted: “Squid Game changed television forever. To ignore it is to ignore the audience.”
Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram lit up with furious responses as fans shared their disappointment. Memes, angry threads, and even calls to boycott the awards circulated within hours of the announcement. Hashtags like #JusticeForSelena and #SquidGameSnub began trending, showing just how deeply these exclusions cut.
Some users compared the situation to past Emmy controversies, where groundbreaking shows or performers were overlooked, only to be recognized years later.
The biggest question now is whether the Emmys 2025 risk losing credibility. If audience favorites with undeniable global influence are left out, does the awards show truly represent excellence in television—or just the preferences of a select few judges?
While the winners of Emmys 2025 will soon be celebrated on stage, this year’s legacy may be remembered less for who took home the trophies and more for the names that never even had a chance.
