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Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard surprised by VRT Awards nomination announcement during Cannes Lions event
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jun 24, 2:55 PM EDT

Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard surprised by VRT Awards nomination announcement during Cannes Lions event

At Cannes Lions, “Summer House” stars Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard learned they were nominated for the VRT Awards in a live exchange with host Danny Murphy, who also previewed the awards’ return in October.

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Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard said they were caught off guard when they were told they received nominations for the VRT Awards during a live moment at Cannes Lions, according to Page Six. The announcement took place in front of an in-person audience connected to the Cannes Lions programming, where media and entertainment figures discussed awards and upcoming industry events.

In the segment, the stars reacted to the news as host Danny Murphy told them there was something “only fair” for them to hear, while describing an additional “exclusive” tied to the awards. Murphy said he and the event organizers were doing their award show again this October, according to the report.

The exchange framed the VRT Awards nomination as part of the broader Cannes Lions experience, which brings together creative and marketing professionals for programming tied to advertising, branding, and entertainment. The report did not specify the categories for which Cooke and Hubbard were nominated, but it characterized the announcement as a live surprise delivered during the event.

Cooke and Hubbard are best known for their work on Bravo’s “Summer House,” and the nomination announcement circulated as a culture-industry moment tied to the reality television audience they serve. The Page Six account presented the event as a direct, on-stage acknowledgment rather than a release announced separately through a traditional nomination list.

Murphy’s comments also provided a forward-looking timeline for audiences who follow the VRT Awards. He indicated the ceremony would take place again in October, suggesting the organization is re-starting or continuing its awards calendar after a previous run.

The Page Six report did not provide additional details on eligibility rules, the nomination process, or the number of nominees. It also did not state whether the announcement came from VRT Awards representatives or was delivered by Murphy as part of an event-specific programming segment.

Neither the nomination itself nor the October return date was accompanied in the report by further administrative details, such as the venue for the October ceremony or how viewers would watch. For now, the confirmed takeaway is the live nomination announcement at Cannes Lions and the stated intent to hold the awards show in October.

As the October awards date approaches, additional information is expected to be released through VRT Awards or related programming about the ceremony format, categories, and viewing access. Until then, the only documented facts are the on-stage surprise at Cannes Lions and Murphy’s statement about the show returning in October.

Why It Matters

  • The live nomination announcement at Cannes Lions highlights how entertainment awards are increasingly integrated into major international media and marketing events.
  • Cooke and Hubbard’s involvement indicates continued crossover between reality television audiences and industry recognition moments.
  • Murphy’s statement that the VRT Awards will return in October establishes a near-term timeline for follow-on programming and audience interest.
  • Because the report does not include ceremony venue or broadcast details, official communications closer to October will likely be needed for viewers and partners.

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Key Facts

  • Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard were surprised by VRT Awards nomination news during a live event at Cannes Lions.
  • Page Six reports the nomination was announced in a segment that included host Danny Murphy.
  • Murphy told the “Summer House” stars that the award show would return again in October.
  • The Page Six report did not describe the specific nomination categories or provide a full nomination list.
  • The report framed the Cannes Lions moment as an on-stage, real-time exchange rather than a separate press announcement.