BRIT Award spectators were left gobsmacked by Sabrina Carpenter’s daring act during the prestigious music ceremony. The highlight of the British music scene unfolded this evening as global music legends vied for the esteemed trophies on Saturday night (March 1).
The event was set in motion by Jack Whitehall following a Squid Game-inspired intro that included Richard Madeley and Sam Thompson.
Sabrina Carpenter kickstarted the evening with her track, Espresso, accompanied by dancers garbed as The King’s Guard. The stage was not only illuminated with the Union Jack, but Sabrina also made an entrance in a King’s Guard uniform.
Yet, it was her subsequent performance that sparked widespread chatter as she took to a heart-shaped bed in a provocative ensemble to perform ‘Bed Chem’, complete with risqué dance moves and suggestive gestures.
Social media was abuzz immediately, with viewers sharing their thoughts. One user posted on X, previously known as Twitter: “SocialMediaJon1 Ofcom right now #BRITs2025 #BritAwards #BRITs.”, reports the Daily Record.
Another queried: “What happened to a 9pm watershed #BRITs2025.”
A third remarked: “Bit inappropriate for an awards show… plus thought this was the BRITS but maybe I was wrong #brits #britawards #BRITs2025.”
Someone else noted: “Cue the ofcom complaints about Sabrina Carpenter #BRITs #britawards.”
And another astonished viewer commented: “I am surprised that they are actually airing this live on TV #britawards.”
Meanwhile, one fan commented: “Ofcom bout’ to be hit with a ton of complaints bc of ‘Bed Chem’ Sabrina, you legend aha #BRITs2025 #britawards.”
Sabrina has topped the UK charts three times with her smash hits Espresso, Taste and Please Please Please, and is set to grace the UK following her double Grammy win. Not only will she be performing, but the American starlet is also up for two BRIT Awards.
Jack lauded Sabrina Carpenter’s risqué performance, saying: “What a way to start the show!’ Jack praised after Sabrina Carpenter’s raunchy performance. ” He then quipped about his return to ITV, jesting: “Yes, I’m back! ITV had so many of its presenters cancel this year they had to come crawling back to an ex.”