But the “Golden” songwriters weren’t the only ones who faced difficulties in getting their speeches in at the Conan O’Brien-hosted award show. After a historical tie in the Best Live Action Short Film category, Two People Exchanging Saliva filmmaker Alexandre Singh, who was asked to deliver his speech following the producers of The Singers, had his time cut short.
In fact, the microphone started to lower down into the stage just as he approached it.
“I just want to say congratulations to both winners. You just ruined 22 million Oscar pools,” O’Brien quipped following the technical gaffe. “I know we’re tight, but to retract a microphone on a man as he’s speaking is hilarious.”
For more winners at the 2026 Oscars, read on.
