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It’s official:Ted Lassois this year’s best comedy series, according to the critics.
“Thank you so much, but it would be remiss of us to not throw the focus to the most important thing that’s happening in the world at the moment,” said the actress, 47.
She paid tribute to “our beautiful brothers and sisters and, for me, more importantly, the babies in the Ukraine that are being utterly decimated at the moment from this putrid, putrid torrent of abuse.”
She asked, “Please think of them as much as you can and give as much as you can. We are so grateful for this but may this stop. May this stop, please. Thank you so much.”
This win marks the second best comedy series win forTed Lasso. Early on in Sunday’s ceremony, Waddingham and Goldstein, 41, alsowon awardsfor best supporting actress and actor in a comedy series. Star and co-creatorJason Sudeikisalsowon for best actor in a comedy series.
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The show also stars Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Jeremy Swift and Phil Dunster.
Two seasons of the show have been released on the platform, with season 3 confirmed and in production.
As for the future of the show after season 3, everything seems to still be up in the air. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, Sudeikis said, “the story that’s being told — that three-season arc — is one that I see, know, and understood. I’m glad that they are willing to pay for those three seasons. As far as what happens after that, who knows? I don’t know.”
Ted Lassowon three out of the three nominated awards last year including best comedy series, best actor in a comedy series for Sudeikis and best supporting actress in a comedy series for Waddingham.
The 27th annual Critics Choice Awards are airing live on The CW and TBS.
source: people.com
