Emmys 2022: Fans blast ‘atrocious’ opening dance sequence to Friends and SVU theme songs

‘This is like when your little cousin makes up a dance and performs it on the fireplace for an hour,’ one fan wrote

Fans have mocked the 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.”

“What is this dancing atrocity?” a second questioned, while another asked: “Is this the VMAs?”

“This is like when your little cousin makes up a dance and performs it on the fireplace for an hour,” another suggested.

“Who decided it was time to bring back interpretive dance routines?” someone tweeted.

A handful of fans, however, found the opening number “OK”.

One viewer commented: “Off to an OK start with the law and order theme.”

“I’m gonna need someone to get that Law & Order theme song house remix on SoundCloud STAT,” a second wrote.

At a later point during the ceremony, Thompson cracked a joke about Leonardo DiCaprio’s relationship history.

Leonardo DiCaprio (AFP via Getty Images)

Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph also stunned the crowd by singing “Endangered Species” in her acceptance speech.

Catch up with what happened at the Emmys here and find out about the biggest snubs and surprises here.

We have also compiled a list of the best-dressed stars on the red carpet and shared a look at what’s inside the Emmys gift bag.

Fans praised Elle Fanning after she revealed her Emmys dress was inspired by Old Hollywood and Hannah Waddingham was hailed as “iconic” after she unveiled sneakers under her gown.

Meanwhile, Succession writer Jesse Armstrong drew audible winces from the crowd with his comment about King Charles.