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the academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reversed its controversial decision to hand out four Oscars during the telecast’s commercial breaks.

Following a Feb. 14 meeting with top cinematographers, Academy leaders including president John Bailey and CEO Dawn Hudson have pledged to air every awards category on the live show, which airs on Feb. 24 on ABC.

“The Academy has heard the feedback from its membership regarding the Oscar presentation of four awards — cinematography, film editing, live action short and makeup and hairstyling,” an AMPAS statement noted. “All Academy Awards will be presented without edits, in our traditional format.”

The Academy stood firm for days against backlash from filmmakers across the four categories and their peers. An insider said the org was surprised by the outcry, since membership voted in August to approve the change.