Junos to air earlier on CTV
TORONTO (CP) – After receiving criticism for planning to air the Juno Awards as late as 11 p.m. in some parts of Canada, CTV has decided to broadcast the show earlier.
The network announced Wednesday afternoon that Sunday’s show will now air live at 7 p.m. local time in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Originally, the Junos were set to air at 10 p.m. in Ontario and Quebec and as late as 11 p.m. in the Maritimes.
That decision was made to accommodate a two-hour episode of “The Amazing Race.”
Critics had lashed out at the plan, suggesting CTV was turning its back on an important Canadian cultural event.
The show is to be hosted by superstar Nelly Furtado in Saskatoon.
“We’re here to support and celebrate the music community,” said Susanne Boyce, CTV’s president of programming. “The artists have spoken and we’ve listened. This is their showcase and we’re proud to be part of it.”
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