Tyla shines as host of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards lit up the stage with excitement and star power. Grammy Award-winning artist Tyla took centre stage as the host, bringing energy and charm to the event.
The show thrilled fans with 5,000 gallons of slime and spectacular performances. It was a night to remember for South African viewers and global audiences alike.
Tyla, who also won the coveted 'Favourite Global Music Star' award, captivated the crowd with her vibrant presence.
'Hosting the Kids' Choice Awards was a dream come true,' Tyla said. 'It's amazing to celebrate the artists and creators who inspire young people everywhere.'
Her performance and hosting skills earned widespread praise, making her a standout star of the evening. The awards honoured the best in music, film, and television, according to The News.
Sabrina Carpenter dominated the night, winning three Kids' choice awards: Favourite Song for Espresso , Favourite Female Breakout Artist, and Favourite Album for Short n' Sweet .
The hit musical film Wicked won Favourite Movie. Ariana Grande, who stars as Glinda, took home Favourite Movie Actress.
'Playing Glinda was magical,' Ariana shared. 'And winning here means the world to me and my fans.'
SZA and Bruno Mars won Favourite Female and Male Artist, respectively, while Jack Black claimed Favourite Movie Actor for A Minecraft Movie.
Jack also received the 'King of Comedy' Silver Blimp award, recognising his incredible contribution to entertainment.
In television, The Thundermans: Undercover won Favourite Kids TV Show, and XO, Kitty was named Favourite Family TV Show.
Kira Kosarin and Xolo Maridueña won top acting honours in their Kids' choice awards categories, delighting fans of The Thundermans: Undercover and Cobra Kai .
Digital creators also featured prominently. MrBeast won Favourite Male Creator, reflecting the growing influence of online content creators among young audiences.
Rihanna received the ICON Silver Blimp award for her outstanding contributions to music, beauty, and activism.
The live-vote categories added an interactive twist. SeanDoesMagic took the SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge after audience votes.
The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards celebrated creativity, talent, and fun. Tyla's role as host and winner highlighted South Africa's growing influence on the global entertainment stage.
The event, with its mix of slime, music, and laughter, connected young fans worldwide.
As Tyla said, 'This night is for the kids, the dreamers, and the doers. I'm proud to represent South Africa and share this joy with the world.'
The 2025 Kids' Choice Awards proved that the future of entertainment is bright, bold, and full of slime.
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