Now, this was one heck of a slime. 

After all, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards aired live from the Barker Hanger in Los Angeles June 21 with host Tyla, honoring some of the best performers across kids’ television, movies, music and more. 

Indeed, the categories for Nickelodeon’s show—which dates back to 1987, originally coined as Nickelodeon’s Big Ballot—honored Fan Favorite Kids’ Creator, Favorite Butt-Kicker, Favorite Cartoon and more. 

This year, Taylor Swift was nominated for two more orange blimps, in the Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Song categories—for “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.” Meanwhile, Ariana Grande earned four nominations across movie and music categories for her role inWicked, which scored her three nominations in addition to Favorite Female Artist. 

Other leaders in nominations included Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga. The “Not Like Us” rapper, for his part, scored nods for Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Song for “squabble up,” Favorite Music Collaboration for “Luther” with SZA, and Favorite Album for GNX. 

Meanwhile, Gaga similarly earned four mentions for Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Song for “Abracadabra,” Favorite Music Collaboration for “Die with a Smile” with Bruno Mars and Favorite Album for Mayhem. 

Of course, the biggest highlight of the evening may have been Jack Black, accepted Nickelodeon’s prestigious King of Comedy award. Prior to the School of Rock star, only one other comedian has earned the title back in 2023, when Adam Sandler accepted the silver blimp for the achievement. 

The King of Comedy award is one of the Kids Choice Awards’ rarest awards, tied with the network’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which has only been given to Dan Schneider and Transformers character Optimus Prime. 

As for who got slimed? Well, last year, Kid Laroi, Jelly Roll and Reneé Rapp ended up glopped in green—and Adam himself earned quite the coverage after accepting his 2023 comedy award, so it was only right that Jack found himself on the list. 

Slimed or not, keep reading to see every winner from the evening...

Favorite Kids’ TV Show 

Ayla & The MirrorsBunk’dThe Really Loud HouseThe Thundermans: Undercover (WINNER)Tyler Perry’s Young DylanWizards Beyond Waverly Place

Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) 

David Henrie (Justin Russo, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place)Dylan Gilmer (Young Dylan, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)Hero Hunter (Charlie Wilson, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)Israel Johnson (Noah Lambert, Bunk’d)Jack Griffo (Max Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover) (WINNER)Trevor Tordjman (Parker Preston, Bunk’d)

Favorite Female TV Star (Kids)

Celina Smith (Rebecca Wilson, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)Janice LeAnn Brown (Billie, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place)Kira Kosarin (Phoebe Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover) (WINNER)Mallory James Mahoney (Destiny Baker, Bunk’d)Maya Le Clark (Chloe Thunderman, The Thundermans: Undercover)Miranda May (Lou Hockhauser, Bunk’d)

Favorite Family TV Show

Abbott ElementaryCobra KaiGoosebumps: The VanishingStar Wars: Skeleton CrewThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerXO, Kitty (WINNER)

Favorite Male TV Star (Family) 

Damon Wayans Jr. (Damon, Poppa’s House)David Schwimmer (Anthony Brewer, Goosebumps: The Vanishing)George Lopez (George, Lopez vs Lopez)Jude Law (Jod Na Nawood, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew)Sam McCarthy (Devin Brewer, Goosebumps: The Vanishing)Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz, Cobra Kai) (WINNER)

Favorite Female TV Star (Family)

Anna Cathcart (Kitty, XO, Kitty)Janelle James (Ava Coleman, Abbott Elementary) Jayden Bartels (Cece Brewer, Goosebumps: The Vanishing)Peyton List (Tory Nichols, Cobra Kai) (WINNER)Reba McEntire (Bobbie, Happy’s Place)Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew)

Favorite Reality TV Show

American IdolAmerican Ninja WarriorAmerica’s Funniest Home VideosAmerica’s Got Talent (WINNER)MasterChef JuniorThe Masked Singer

Favorite Cartoon 

Dragon Ball DAIMAMonster HighSpongeBob SquarePants (WINNER)Teen Titans Go!The Loud HouseThe Simpsons

Favorite Movie

A Minecraft MovieBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceCaptain America: Brave New WorldDescendants: The Rise of RedPaddington in PeruSonic the Hedgehog 3THUNDERBOLTS*Wicked (WINNER)

Favorite Movie Actor

Chris Evans (Jack O’Malley, Red One)Chris Pratt (Keats, The Electric State)Dwayne Johnson (Callum Drift, Red One)Jack Black (Steve, A Minecraft Movie) (WINNER)Jason Momoa (Garrett Garrison, A Minecraft Movie)Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)

Favorite Movie Actress

Ariana Grande (Glinda, Wicked) (WINNER)Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba, Wicked)Emma Myers (Natalie, A Minecraft Movie)Jenna Ortega (Astrid Deetz, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)Millie Bobby Brown (Michelle Greene, The Electric State)Winona Ryder (Lydia Deetz, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)

Favorite Animated Movie

Despicable Me 4Dog ManInside Out 2 (WINNER)Moana 2Mufasa: The Lion KingPlankton: The MovieThe Wild RobotTransformers One

Favorite Male Animated Voice From a Movie

Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax, Transformers One)Dwayne Johnson (Maui, Moana 2) (WINNER)Keanu Reeves (Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 3)Steve Carell (Gru, Despicable Me 4)Will Ferrell (Maxime Le Mal, Despicable Me 4)

Favorite Female Animated Voice From a Movie 

Amy Poehler (Joy, Inside Out 2)Auli’i Cravalho (Moana, Moana 2) (WINNER)Kristen Wiig (Lucy, Despicable Me 4)Lupita Nyong’o (Roz, The Wild Robot)Maya Hawke (Anxiety, Inside Out 2)Scarlett Johansson (Elita-1, Transformers One)

Favorite Villain

Frankie Grande (Frankini, Henry Danger: The Movie)Harrison Ford (President Thaddeus Ross/Red Hulk, Captain America: Brave New World)Jeff Goldblum (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked)Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik, Sonic the Hedgehog 3) (WINNER)Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice)Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible, Wicked)Rita Ora (Queen of Hearts, Descendants: The Rise of Red)

Favorite Butt-Kicker 

Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America, Captain America: Brave New World)Emma Myers (Natalie, A Minecraft Movie) (WINNER)Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova, THUNDERBOLTS*)Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger: The Movie)Jack Black (Steve, A Minecraft Movie)Kylie Cantrall (Princess Red, Descendants: The Rise of Red)Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes, THUNDERBOLTS*)

Favorite Female Artist 

Ariana GrandeBillie EilishCardi BKaty PerryLady GagaSelena GomezSZA (WINNER)Taylor Swift

Favorite Male Artist

Bad BunnyBruno Mars (WINNER)DrakeJelly RollKendrick LamarPost MaloneThe WeekndTravis Scott

Favorite Music Group 

blink-182ColdplayImagine DragonsJonas BrothersLinkin ParkStray Kids (WINNER)TWICE

Favorite Song

“Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga“Cry For Me” – The Weeknd“I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” – Taylor Swift“squabble up” – Kendrick Lamar“Taste” – Sabrina Carpenter (WINNER)“Wildflower” – Billie Eilish

Favorite Music Collaboration

“APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars“Call Me When You Break Up” – Selena Gomez, benny blanco with Gracie Abrams“Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars“luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA (WINNER)“Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter (ft. Dolly Parton)“Show Me Love” – WizTheMc, bees & honey and Tyla“Slow Motion” – Marshmello and Jonas Brothers

Favorite Female Breakout Artist 

Addison RaeChappell RoanDoechiiGloRillaJENNIELISAROSÉSabrina Carpenter (WINNER)

Favorite Male Breakout Artist 

Alex WarrenBenson Boone (WINNER)d4vdDjoLeon ThomasMyles SmithShaboozeyZach Bryan

Favorite Album 

Beautifully Broken – Jelly RollF-1 Trillion – Post MaloneGNX – Kendrick LamarHurry Up Tomorrow – The WeekndI Said I Love You First – Selena Gomez, benny blancoMayhem – Lady GagaShort n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter (WINNER)Wicked: The Soundtrack

Favorite Global Music Star

Africa: Tyla (WINNER)Asia: Stray KidsAustralia: The Kid LAROIEurope: David GuettaLatin America: ShakiraNorth America: Bruno MarsU.K.: Ed Sheeran

Favorite Song From a Movie 

“Can I Get A Chee Hoo?” – Dwayne Johnson (Moana 2) “Defying Gravity” – Cynthia Erivo (ft. Ariana Grande) (Wicked) (WINNER)“Higher Love” – DESI TRILL (ft. DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, Subhi) (Smurfs)“I Always Wanted A Brother” – Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Mufasa: The Lion King)“I Feel Alive” – Jack Black (A Minecraft Movie)“Kiss the Sky” – Maren Morris (The Wild Robot)“Popular” – Ariana Grande (Wicked)“Run It” – Jelly Roll (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)

Favorite Viral Song

“Apple” – Charli xcx“Bluest Flame” – Selena Gomez, benny blanco (WINNER)“Diet Pepsi” – Addison Rae“Messy” – Lola Young“Ordinary” – Alex Warren“Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan“Sports car” – Tate McRae“That’s So True” – Gracie Abrams

Favorite Female Sports Star

Alex MorganAngel ReeseCaitlin ClarkCoco GauffJordan ChilesNaomi OsakaSha’Carri RichardsonSimone Biles (WINNER)

Favorite Male Sports Star

Jalen HurtsJayson TatumLeBron James (WINNER)Lionel MessiPatrick MahomesShohei OhtaniStephen CurryTravis Kelce

Favorite Male Creator 

Adam RoseDhar MannKeith LeeMark RoberMrBeast (WINNER)SeanDoesMagic

Favorite Female Creator 

Brooke MonkCharli D’AmelioEmma ChamberlainLexi RiveraSalish Matter (WINNER)Sofie Dossi

Favorite Gamer

AphmauIBellaIShowSpeed (WINNER)Kai CenatNinjaPokimaneUnspeakable

Fan Favorite Kids Creator 

A for AdleyDanny Go!Kids Diana ShowMs. Rachel (WINNER)Ryan Kaji/Ryan’s WorldToys and Colors

Favorite Podcast

American Girl: The Smart Girl’s PodcastAre You Afraid of the Dark?Avatar: Braving the ElementsBaby, This is Keke PalmerLOL Podcast (WINNER)New Heights With Jason & Travis KelceSuper Great Kids’ StoriesThe Nikki & Brie Show

Favorite Video Game

FortniteJust Dance 2025 Edition (WINNER)Madden NFL 25MinecraftRobloxSuper Mario Party Jamboree

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