News Oscars speeches weren’t played off this year. It meant Daniel Kaluuya got to shock his mom. April 25, 2021 Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Oscars speeches weren’t played off this year. It meant Daniel Kaluuya got to shock his mom. "I shouldn't have said that." The orchestra that normally cuts off Oscar winners wasn't in play Sunday, and stars made the most of it.