Ellie Goulding has taken to social media to defend Tom Grennan over “tit gate”, which occurred final night time (February 11) throughout The BRIT Awards 2023.
In the course of the ceremony at London’s O2 Enviornment, Grennan and Goulding introduced the Finest New Artist Award collectively.
“Don’t I look good subsequent to Ellie Goulding?” Grennan requested as they took to the stage. “I like what you’re doing,” he continued, gesturing to her outfit which featured a black prime with the mould of two breasts on it. “Are they your actual boobs,” he then requested.
“No, these will not be mine,” she replied. “I want. Mine are lots additional aside,” she added.
Tom Grennan with a masterclass in why some individuals shouldn’t drink #BRITs #Brits2023 pic.twitter.com/HZP6kSUSXN
— Shane Pearce 📻 (@ShanePearce) February 12, 2023
Grennan was closely criticised for the change. “Oh Tom Grennan WHY are you even commenting on her look? Her boobs?? UGh. FGS,” wrote one viewer whereas others referred to as it “cringe” and “inappropriate”.
Nonetheless, Goulding has now taken to Twitter to defend Grennan.
“A phrase on BRIT / tit gate,” she wrote. “I used to be sporting a ravishing breastplate, thanks all for appreciating it ;). My good friend Tom Grennan is 100 per cent an ally and we had been having a little bit of enjoyable.”
“No offence taken, no hurt intended- and no different interpretations obligatory,” she added.
A phrase on Brit/ tit gate … I used to be sporting a ravishing breastplate, thanks all for appreciating it 😉 My good friend @Tom_Grennan is 100% an ally and we had been having a little bit of enjoyable. No offence taken, no hurt intended- and no different interpretations obligatory x
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) February 12, 2023
Following the awards, Goulding took to Instagram to reward Grennan. “Such a good time with this gentleman this night,” she wrote, sharing an image of them collectively. “Thanks for being an awesome co-host.”
She additionally congratulated Moist Leg who picked up the Finest New Artist award.
Taking to the stage to gather the trophy, Moist Leg’s Rhian Teasdale recited a part of Alex Turner’s notorious 2014 BRITs acceptance speech.
“No, however in all seriousness, thanks a lot,” she added. “It might probably really feel like such a boys membership factor however I simply need to thank the entire girls who labored on the entire manufacturing. It’s a staff of girls so I actually need to shout them out. I’m actually nervous so I’m going to cease now.”
Elsewhere through the BRITs, Lizzo delivered a medley of songs from her newest album ‘Particular’ whereas Sam Smith and Kim Petras divided the web with a leather-filled efficiency of their world hit single ‘Unholy’.
Forward of the awards, Charli XCX criticised the BRITs for his or her all-male Artist Of The 12 months shortlist on the 2023 occasion.
“I’ve heard lots of chat in regards to the truth there weren’t sufficient females in album cycle and that’s why nobody was nominated,” stated Charli. “However, I used to be in album cycle and I had a Quantity One album [with ‘Crash’].”
“We’re doing every thing proper,” she added. “I don’t suppose it’s our fault. I feel it could be theirs.”
