Sabrina Carpenter's Controversial BRIT Awards Performance

Sabrina Carpenter shocked viewers during her performance at the BRIT Awards on Saturday night. The American singer opened the star-studded ceremony at the O2 Arena in London with a very bold and raunchy show.

Among the highlights was a jaw-dropping moment when Sabrina got down on her knees before a 'King's Guard', which sparked significant outrage among viewers at home.

The finale of her performance was deemed too provocative for broadcast and was edited out for the ITV airing. Instead of showing Sabrina's suggestive position, the camera focused on the soldier, leaving the audience inside the arena stunned.

MailOnline had a close view of the performance, capturing moments like Sabrina's quick costume change. She dashed off stage to change out of her red, sparkly military-style blazer dress, a tribute to British fashion, into racy lingerie while she sang her hit song 'Espresso'.

As she performed, the 24-year-old star was lifted onto the stage platform, singing on her knees surrounded by dancers dressed in lingerie. This bold move elicited a wave of excitement from the audience, which included stars like Jade Thirlwall and Maya Jama.

However, the reaction from viewers at home was predominantly negative. Many people took to social media to express their disapproval, with some stating they would complain to ITV and Ofcom about the performance. One parent furiously said they were 'fuming' about the inappropriate content being shown before the 9pm watershed.

Some viewers felt the performance crossed the line, with comments highlighting the family-friendly expectations for pre-watershed programming. One mother expressed concern for her 11-year-old daughter, who is a fan of Sabrina, stating that this was the reason she decided not to take her to the concert.

Despite the backlash, fans at the ceremony enthusiastically engaged with Sabrina's performance. Behind the scenes, crew members helped her transition between costumes, with one member assisting her in unzipping her blazer dress.

After her initial performance of 'Espresso', she switched to another catchy song, 'Bed Chem', while wearing layered tops and fishnet stockings. The excitement reached its peak as she performed a closing act on her knees once again in front of a 'King's Guard', leaving many parents watching in disbelief.

Among the furor, there were also those who appreciated the performance and playfully warned that she might face complaints from upset parents. Some fans cheered on Sabrina, hoping she would continue to embrace her daring stage persona.

Ofcom has yet to confirm whether any formal complaints were filed regarding the performance, indicating that it would report on any complaints if they surpassed 50. ITV also declined to comment on the situation.

Sabrina has previously defended her on-stage persona, emphasizing that her message is about confidence in sexuality and encouraging people who can't accept it to avoid her shows.

In addition to her electrifying performance, Sabrina Carpenter also received the Global Success award during the ceremony, presented by actress Millie Bobby Brown. She wore a stunning pink semi-sheer gown paired with platform heels for the occasion.

During her acceptance speech, she expressed immense gratitude for her fans, sharing her journey of coming to the UK ten years ago when she was relatively unknown.

Overall, while her performance was a highlight for many attendees, it sparked a significant debate about appropriateness and audience expectations regarding live broadcasts before the watershed hour.

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