Sabrina Carpenter Offended an Entire Nation in Under 10 Seconds, and We Have the Receipts

Sabrina Carpenter’s performance at the 2025 BRIT Awards wasn’t just a show; it was a moment. A cultural reset, if you will. In the span of a few minutes, she delivered a sexy, cheeky, and undeniably iconic spectacle that left the British audience either gagging with delight or clutching their pearls in horror. And at the center of it all? A very committed Royal Guard who might just be out of a job by the end of the week.

The Performance That Broke the Internet

Sabrina Carpenter kicked off the BRIT Awards with a medley of her hits Espresso and Bed Chem, and she did not come to play. Dressed in a red military-style blazer (a clear nod to British royalty, but, you know, hot), she strutted onto the stage like she owned Buckingham Palace. As the song progressed, she ditched the blazer to reveal a sultry red lingerie set, climbed onto a heart-shaped bed, and proceeded to serve main pop girl energy on a silver platter.

But the moment that sent the internet into a meltdown? When she kneeled in front of a Royal Guard and he winked at the audience. That’s right—the famously stoic, emotionally unavailable British guards, known for their unwavering commitment to silence and composure, have officially been corrupted by Miss Carpenter. One might say he broke royal protocol, but another (me) might say he simply had no choice in the face of Brina’s undeniable charisma.

to a ROYAL GUARD?!???😭
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— SabrinaUpdates (@charts_sabrina) March 1, 2025

The Internet Reacts: Chaos Ensues

As expected, social media exploded. Within minutes, fans and haters alike were weighing in on The Wink™ and the sheer audacity of Carpenter’s performance. Some people were living for it, some were offended on behalf of the entire British monarchy, and some were simply down horrendous for the guard.

Here are just a few of the many reactions:

• “Just applied for a job at Windsor Castle.”
• “Bed chem at the BRITs!!??”
• “He is having the time of his life.”
• “She goes around the world with her million-dollar hits offending people and she doesn’t care hahaha.”
• “Heard the British people are maddd.”
• “Everything she does is just so cute and cunty, she’s single-handedly bringing back REAL pop stars.”
• “As a Brit this is so disrespectful to our culture how dare you Brina.”
• “She’s so funny using a Royal Guard after making the tea joke lmaoooo.”
• “You’re going to be such a mother, please, I love you my queen.”

One particularly passionate viewer even wrote:

• “F*ck her insistence on male pleasure. Males are out here every day talking about how eating pussy is gay while our celebrities perform fellatio on stage a thousand times over. I hate the heterosexual patriarchy and its fixation on centering male pleasure.”

(A think piece in the making, honestly.)

The Backlash: Brits Are NOT Amused

While fans were having the time of their lives, not everyone was thrilled. The UK’s more conservative crowd wasted no time in clutching their pearls and threatening to call Ofcom, the British media regulator, over what they deemed an indecent display.

Critics argued that the performance was “too explicit” for a primetime show, with some calling it disrespectful to British culture. The fact that Carpenter performed Bed Chem—a song about, well, exactly what it sounds like—while involving a Royal Guard felt like a personal attack to some Brits, who took to social media to express their outrage.

Ofcom complaints? Probably incoming. A petition to ban her from ever performing in the UK again? Wouldn’t be surprising. A new generation of British teens discovering their sexuality because of this moment? Absolutely.

The Royal Guard: Unbothered, Thriving, Possibly Fired?

Now, let’s talk about him. The man of the hour. The soldier who saw his moment and took it.

While the internet spiraled into debates, one thing was clear: the Royal Guard was not about to let the British stiff-upper-lip tradition ruin his night. The second he winked at the audience, he became a legend. A hero. The latest victim of Sabrina Carpenter’s undeniable magnetism.

At this point, there are only two possible futures for him:

1. He gets fired and becomes a viral TikTok star overnight, inevitably landing a spot on Love Island by summer.
2. King Charles personally knighted him for his services in pop culture.

Sabrina’s Response: Unbothered, Awarded, Winning

Despite the pearl-clutching, the Short n’ Sweet singer did not address the backlash—because why would she? Instead, she spent the rest of the evening celebrating, taking home the Global Success Award, presented to her by Millie Bobby Brown.

In her acceptance speech, she thanked her fans, flashed her signature mischievous grin, and definitely did not apologize. Because, in the words of one Twitter user:

“She goes around the world with her million-dollar hits offending people and she doesn’t care hahaha.”

And honestly? As she should.

Final Thoughts: Sabrina Carpenter, Pop Culture’s Agent of Chaos

Sabrina Carpenter has officially entered her pop star provocateur era, and whether you love her or love to hate her, you cannot deny her impact. She took a UK awards show, turned it into a global moment, and somehow got the Royal Guard to break character—a feat not even the Queen’s corgis could accomplish.

Whether this performance is remembered as an act of blasphemy or pure pop perfection, one thing is for certain: Sabrina Carpenter is the moment, and the world is eating it up.