The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have issued an official press statement in which they explain and apologise for the onstage mix-up, which saw 'La La Land' receive an Oscar for the 'Best Picture' category on February 26 when the correct winner was 'Moonlight'.

"We deeply regret the mistakes that were made during the presentation of the Best Picture category during last night’s Oscar ceremony. We apologize to the entire cast and crew of La La Land and Moonlight whose experience was profoundly altered by this error. We salute the tremendous grace they displayed under the circumstances. To all involved — including our presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the filmmakers, and our fans watching worldwide — we apologize.

"For the last 83 years, the Academy has entrusted PwC to handle the critical tabulation process, including the accurate delivery of results. PwC has taken full responsibility for the breaches of established protocols that took place during the ceremony. We have spent last night and today investigating the circumstances, and will determine what actions are appropriate going forward. We are unwaveringly committed to upholding the integrity of the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."

Donald Trump has blamed the Oscar mistake on too much attention being focussed on him. He told Breitbart News: "They were focused so hard on politics that they didn't get the act together at the end."