BRIT Awards 2025: Flying Angels, Flirty Guards & Laundry Chaos!
The 2025 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena was more than just a celebration of music—it was a spectacle of over-the-top performances, jaw-dropping theatrics, and a few eyebrow-raising moments that had social media buzzing. From Sabrina Carpenter seducing a Buckingham Palace guard to Jade literally ascending to pop star heaven, here’s a breakdown of the night’s most unforgettable performances (and controversies).
Sabrina Carpenter Flirts with the Crown
The Global Success Award winner opened the show with a patriotic punch, featuring Buckingham Palace guards and a stage drenched in Union Jack flags. But it was her cheeky moment during Bed Chem—when she locked eyes with one of the guards and started flirtatiously serenading him—that had the internet losing its mind. Did he just wink at her? Yep. Twitter exploded with jokes about her potentially being the next royal scandal.
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Teddy Swims’ Surreal Fever Dream
Atlanta’s soulful powerhouse Teddy Swims delivered a performance straight out of a hallucination. With cartoon-doodled furniture, a dancer wearing a lamb’s head, and a stuffed bear floating above the stage, it was unclear whether we were watching a BRITs performance or having a bizarre, sleep-deprived vision. But nothing topped the stage catching fire during Lose Control—intentional or not, it was a moment.
Myles Smith Revives Stomp-Clap Anthems
The Rising Star winner proved that the old-school folk-pop formula isn’t dead yet. His lively performance of Stargazing turned the entire O2 Arena into one massive stomp-clap revival, with the crowd literally pounding the floor in sync. No pyrotechnics, no theatrics—just a guy with a guitar and a whole lot of charisma.
Jade Becomes a Literal Angel
Little Mix alum Jade put on a five-act theatrical production for Angel of My Dreams, complete with a wedding dress, oversized fur coat, masked dancers, and a wig big enough to have its own postcode. But the real showstopper? For the grand finale, Jade flew over the audience with outstretched wings, delivering the final chorus from midair. Social media immediately crowned her “Pop’s New Supreme.”
The Last Dinner Party’s Lynchian Nightmare
In a performance dedicated to David Lynch, the Best New Artist winners transformed the BRITs stage into something straight out of Twin Peaks. Lead singer Abigail Morris twirled through a Black Lodge-inspired set, surrounded by red velvet curtains and a hypnotic zigzag floor. Just as the band hit the climax of Nothing Matters, leaf-shaped confetti rained from the ceiling—artsy, eerie, and utterly unforgettable.
Lola Young Does the Laundry (Literally)
Lola Young’s Messy performance was exactly that. Starting buried in a pile of laundry, she proceeded to throw dirty clothes into the audience, attempt to vacuum mid-song, and then dump an entire box of detergent onto the stage.
Sam Fender: The UK’s Springsteen?
Jack Whitehall introduced Best Alternative/Rock Act winner Sam Fender as “The North Shields Springsteen,” and Fender delivered. With a baritone eerily similar to The Boss and a horn-fueled crescendo straight out of an E Street Band gig, his performance of People Watching felt like an audition to be Bruce’s long-lost British cousin.
Sam Fender
Ezra Collective & Jorja Smith Close the Show in Style
Winners of British Group of the Year, Ezra Collective brought the night to a high-energy close, complete with a full horn section and a surprise appearance from Jorja Smith. Her jazzed-up rendition of Little Things with a live band had the audience swaying, sealing the BRITs 2025 with pure musical magic.
The Night’s Biggest Controversies & Viral Moments
Sabrina Carpenter’s Royal Wink: Was it staged? Was it real? Either way, TikTok is obsessed.
Teddy Swims’ Stage Fire: Some fans swear it wasn’t planned—was this an actual emergency?
Lola Young’s Laundry Dump: Genius performance or just a hot mess? Twitter is divided.
Jade’s Flying Stunt: Some viewers claim she was lip-syncing in midair—Jade stans are ready to fight.
Sam Fender’s Springsteen Moment: Brits loved it. Americans? Not so sure.
