CBS faces boycott calls after Tony Awards controversy

Viewers of the 79th Tony Awards urged a boycott of CBS, the network that aired the ceremony. The backlash follows months of controversy, including a $16 million settlement after a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump and the recent dismissal of veteran journalist Scott Pelley, who accused CBS News editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss of "murdering" the flagship program.

During the opening number, Pink performed and rapper Megan Thee Stallion appeared, prompting criticism from some viewers who objected to a minor dancer’s revealing attire and to profanity that was not censored. While many demanded that CBS clean up its act, others defended the show’s entertainment value. The episode adds to mounting pressure on CBS amid its ongoing internal turmoil.