The recent Brit Awards ceremony has sparked a flurry of complaints, with a total of 825 lodged to media regulator Ofcom. The complaints primarily centered around Sabrina Carpenter’s performance at the pre-watershed event and Charli XCX’s choice of attire. Carpenter, a US singer, kicked off the awards show at The O2 in London with a medley that included the unexpected addition of Rule Britannia! She donned a red sparkly military-style mini-dress, which raised some eyebrows, especially when paired with matching stockings and suspenders. During the performance, she even shared a moment with a dancer dressed as a soldier in a bearskin hat.
On the other hand, Charli XCX, a celebrated artist who took home five awards that night, made headlines with her daring outfit. Clad in a sheer black dress, she caused a stir when addressing the controversy surrounding her attire in one of her speeches. She boldly proclaimed, “I heard that ITV were complaining about my nipples. I feel like we’re in the era of ‘free the nipple’ though, right?” Despite the mixed reactions, Charli XCX’s bold fashion choice did not go unnoticed.
In response to the complaints, an Ofcom spokesperson revealed that they are currently evaluating the grievances in relation to their guidelines. The Brit Awards, which commenced at 20:15 GMT and concluded at 22:40, aired during the watershed period, which sets boundaries for content deemed unsuitable for children. Alongside her fashion statement, Charli XCX also scooped up multiple awards, including album of the year for her hit record Brat, as well as best dance act, songwriter of the year, and song of the year for her collaboration with Billie Eilish on Guess.
Furthermore, Carpenter was honored with the global success award, a category that had been dormant for a few years. The award, originally created to recognize the international achievements of British artists, was previously bestowed upon notable musicians like One Direction, Sam Smith, Adele, and Ed Sheeran. However, after a six-year hiatus, it appears the category was resurrected, possibly to entice Carpenter to grace the Brits stage with her performance
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