Sabrina Carpenter shares simple six word response to NSFW BRITs 2025 controversy

Sabrina Carpenter has responded to the controversy surrounding her BRIT Awards 2025 performance

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During Saturday night’s (March 1) ceremony, Carpenter took home the Global Success Award and was also nominated for two further prizes for International Artist Of The Year and International Song Of The Year for ‘Espresso’, but lost out to Chappell Roan for both.

It was her performance, however, that made headlines. The singer opened the show with a version of 2024 megahit ‘Espresso’, alongside a troop of dancing King’s Guards, before she segued into a seductive performance of ‘Bed Chem’, dancing on a giant pink bed, alongside a team of backing dancers with their own boudoirs.

One choice moment that proved controversial saw her kneel in front of a male dancer, who winked at the camera as she disappeared offscreen.

Since then, viewers have been debating whether the performance was appropriate, given that it kicked off before the 9pm watershed – which refers to the time of day when TV programmes which might be unsuitable for children can be broadcast.

Some, like one user on X/Twitter who called it “iconic”, saw the funny side. However, many expressed that the provocative moments were “unnecessary”, with one viewer writing: “It’s like watching live pornography. It’s supposed to be a family show.”

Sabrina Carpenter has a lovely voice & is a stunning woman, why on earth does she feel the need to open her legs? It’s like watching live pornography. It’s supposed to be a family show! #TheBrits #BRITs #SabrinaCarpenter pic.twitter.com/Us4Fc7YC9O

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