Viewers of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards had mixed reactions to Shania Twain’s hosting debut, with social media quickly filling with criticism that apparently outnumbered the praise as the country music icon led this year’s ceremony in Las Vegas.The awards show, held on Sunday, May 17, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, marked one of Twain’s biggest live television hosting roles to date. While the singer is widely celebrated for her impact on country music and her five Grammy wins, many viewers watching from home questioned whether her stage presence translated well into hosting duties.Twain, 60 also stepped into a role previously held in 2025 by Reba McEntire, whose performance as host was widely praised by fans.As the ceremony aired, reactions flooded X, with several viewers openly criticizing Twain’s delivery and on-stage energy. “Yikes! Shania Twain is such a dry, almost boring host. I feel bad for her. Great musician though,” one viewer wrote.Another commented, “Shania Twain looks like an Asian robot and I would have never guessed this was her without a caption telling me. No comment on the dress and gloves. Ok, I don’t like it.”A separate user posted, “Shania is cringe on this show. I'm sorry, she just is.”To which another replied, “Goodness gracious, Shania Twain is NOT good at this.”One viewer even questioned, “Is Shania Twain drunk? She’s hosting the @ACMawards”Another mocked one of her fashion choices, writing, “Her dress looks like the used aluminum foil I folded up in the junk drawer, just in case. (I have become my Mother, don't ask.)”— HarleyBulldogge (@HarleyBulldogge) Other comments continued piling on throughout the night.“Sometimes I truly believe they send in these robot for brief appearances to see how well they do in tricking us,” one user wrote. Another joked, “Flea Market finds...hope she got a deal on her bling.”One viewer referenced Twain’s own lyrics, writing, “That don’t impress me much, hey, that might make a catchy song.” Another added, “She always was kind of a fraud, right?”Despite the criticism surrounding her hosting, many viewers praised Twain’s fashion throughout the evening. The singer made several outfit changes during the broadcast, including a gold off-the-shoulder gown, a floral mesh dress and a sheer chocolate-brown ensemble.“God, Shania seriously so damn gorgeous!! These outfits are beautiful and classy!” one supporter wrote on X.Another fan added, “Also Shania looks absolutely fantastic!! Loving her dresses so far!”The 2026 ACM Awards marked Twain’s first major televised awards hosting role since leading the People’s Choice Country Awards in September 2024 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.