Emmys 2022 Best Moments: Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni Almost Kiss, ‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast Supports Sheryl Lee Ralph and More!

according to preliminary Nielsen data. Additionally, this year’s Emmys had a 1.0 rating among adults aged 18 to 49 — the lowest score they’ve ever received among core audiences.In constrast, the Emmys saw a 16% spike in viewership in 2021, compared to 2020’s 6.37 million viewers.

The 2022 Emmys may be over, but Us Weekly is just getting started! We’ve got exclusive details of what you didn’t see behind the scenes of TV’s biggest night, from cast reunions to fangirl moments.

Emmys 2022 opening dance sequence, which paid tribute to Friends, Law and Order: SVU, and a slew of other TV shows. During Monday (12 September) night’s live show from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, host Kenan Thompson began the awards ceremony from the iconic Friends red couch, before eventually transitioning into a dance number to the ongoing criminal drama’s theme song. Responding to the moment on Twitter, many viewers criticised the choice, with one writing: “A hip hop dance number to the Law & Order theme is f***in’ weird.

74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards brought out the brightest stars in TV to the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, for a gala ceremony hosted by stalwart Kenan Thompson, who brought his flawless talent for live comedy to the proceedings.The celebration was filled with some truly memorable Hollywood highlights, including some fun, hilarious bits, surprising exchanges and unforgettable acceptance speeches.Here's a look at all the biggest, best and most emotional moments from Monday's Emmy Awards.Thompson kicked off the show with some funny jokes about why TV means so much to the world, sharing, «Tonight we come together to honor the greatest invention in the history of mankind — television,» Thompson shared. «I mean, if it weren't for TV, what would we do in our free time? Read books? No one in this room has read a book in the last 50 years.

From on-screen chemistry to on-stage romance! Co-stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni from and brought the heat to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The actors were hilariously announced to the stage, saying, «Here are two cops no one wants to see defunded. Here are Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.» «Well, Mariska, we did it,» Meloni said.

Sandra Oh looks regal in royal purple at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The stars of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power are stepping out for the 2022 Emmy Awards.

Jason Sudeikis is hitting the red carpet!

The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race is stepping out for the 2022 Emmy Awards.

Sarah Paulson gets support from Holland Taylor on the red carpet at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Leonardo DiCaprio‘s dating life was brought up during host Kenan Thompson‘s opening monologue at the Emmys!

2022 Primetime Emmys are officially underway, thanks to Kenan Thompson’s choreographed dances to TV’s most well-known theme songs. “It is I, the mayor of television, Kenan Thompson,” the 44-year-old “Saturday Night Live” veteran said while walking around the star-studded audience. “Tonight is a celebration.

Reese Witherspoon has arrived!

Ariana DeBose looks lovely at the 2022 Emmy Awards.

Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay bring some law and order to the red carpet at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn have arrived for a big night at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Christina Ricci and her husband Mark Hampton walk the red carpet together at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Zendaya looks as amazing as ever on the red carpet at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Kaitlyn Dever and Will Poulter are looking great on the red carpet tonight!

first-ever weeknight broadcast on Monday and with help from first-time host, “Saturday Night Live” funnyman Kenan Thompson.The televised event is expected to see TV’s breakout stars and veterans take the stage, including Will Arnett, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Bayer, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana DeBose, Taye Diggs, Hannah Einbinder, Selena Gomez and Mariska Hargitay. But before the entertainers take their seats, they’ll be strutting their stuff in this season’s hottest fashions on the gold carpet.However, not all care to watch TV’s biggest night.