Essex singer Anne-Marie took a tumble during her performance at the Brit Awards – but managed to recover and finish her set.
The pop singer, 30, made an entrance from inside a giant heart while performing her hit Don’t Play with YouTuber and rapper KSI and Digital Farm Animals.
However, she appeared to slip as she descended a flight of steps onto the stage at London’s O2 Arena after letting go of one of her dancer’s hands.
Despite her tumble, The Voice UK coach pushed on with her set, which she concluded by letting out a sharp laugh.
Posting on Twitter after going off stage, Anne-Marie, who grew up in East Tilbury, joked: “Didn’t need my left ankle anyway.”
Fans on social media sent messages of support and praised her for carrying on with her performance.
Some compared it with the moment Madonna toppled down some steps while performing at the 2015 Brit Awards.
Adele made a triumphant return to the Brits – winning three prizes and dedicating the biggest gong of the night to her son in a tearful speech.
The pop superstar, 33, took home song of the year, album of the year and artist of the year during the first ceremony to feature gender-neutral categories.
Her success brings her total Brits haul to 12 and increases her lead as the most decorated solo female artist at the awards.
She is also now the only solo artist to have won album of the year three times – with only the bands Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys equalling her total.
Also among the winners were Little Simz for best new artist, Wolf Alice for best group and Sam Fender for rock and alternative artist.
Billie Eilish claimed the award for international artist for a third consecutive time.
Rapper Dave closed the ceremony, taking to the stage with a gospel choir.
The rapper, who also won the award for best hip hop, grime and rap artist, played the acoustic guitar before jumping on the piano and finishing with an electric guitar solo.
The awards ceremony this year featured an all-British line-up of live performers including Dave, rising star award winner Holly Humberstone, Liam Gallagher and Little Simz.
US rapper and singer Doja Cat was forced to pull out after members of her crew tested positive for Covid-19.
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