You may not understand, but what helps ratings are promos before the event, such as, Tune in and watch Beyonce on Sunday night at the Oscars.
But to have a secret attack on Chris Rock while introducing Best Documentary, that no one knows it's going to happen is not the recipe to increase ratings, particularly near the end of the show. And no, the producer would never have approved such a stunt.
I kinda meant that when I said the only way for it to help the show was with ratings. Just some possible idea for what the ones I’m arguing with might think. But later I say no, it can’t be ratings either cause of your points.
Bet more people watch the Oscars next year because of it, though. As they say, there’s no such thing as bad publicity.