Viewers outraged as celebrities flout mask rules at the Grammys

While each celebrity was COVID-safe and wearing a mask, they removed them when hugging and kissing each other.

The 2021 Grammy Awards was the perfect reflection of what a COVID-19 world now looks like.

Socially distanced, safely spaced tables and everyone wearing masks meant that safety was the number-one priority.

So how come every time an artist went up to the stage to collect an award, they removed their mask to hug and kiss the presenter?

Everyone attending the awards were wearing masks. Picture: Channel 10

While everyone wore masks, they were removed when hugging and kissing. Picture: Channel 10

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“Why do they have to wear masks to sit in the crowd with their own people and then take them off to get on stage and kiss strangers,” one viewer tweeted while watching the show.

Many other viewers were thinking the same thing – why even bother with the masks?

“My mom (healthcare worker) is literally watching and going what the hell are they doing,” one user tweeted.

Another viewer hit the nail on the head. “Mostly because it’s a performative precaution,” they wrote.

One thing all artists made sure of was that their mask perfectly matched their attire.

There’s a mask mandate in Los Angeles where violations can carry a $1,000 fine or 6 months in jail but apparently COVID isn’t a concern if you’re a celebrity at the #Grammys. Celeb parties are no big deal but have a family party in LA and the mayor can turn off your power...

— Raj Mukherjee (@rajmuker) March 15, 2021

Did you see anyone at #GRAMMYs wear mask? Aren't these people the ones who preach this?

— Unlearn Yourself (@unlearnself) March 15, 2021

I'm confused. #Beyonce is wearing a mask at the table but then she doesn't wear a mask when she gives her speech. What is the point of wearing a mask if they're going to take it off when they're giving a speech standing next to other people? #GRAMMYshttps://t.co/GnYOdO6V2B

— missiongirl (@missiongirl4) March 15, 2021

So they wear a mask while sitting down at the Grammys and then remove it when they stand so they can go up to accept their award and while they stand and remove their masks they then hug people.😷

Where's the logic in this. 🤔

— VISHAL (@VISHALPRASAD) March 15, 2021

the mask wearing at the grammys felt very performative everyone takes them off to talk to each other and then when someone would accept their award they hug the person giving it to them while not wearing a mask like what’s the point if you’re just gonna do all that anyway???

— michele ✨ (@delicategay) March 15, 2021

Viewers were confused about the mask use. Picture: Channel 10