Sam Smith’s performance at the 2023 BRIT Awards has ignited controversy among viewers, with many accusing the singer of promoting satanism.
Smith, who performed alongside Kim Petras, wore a top hat with devil horns and was accompanied by a group of backing dancers all dressed in black leather. The duo’s rendition of their hit song “Unholy” featured plenty of suggestive dance moves, including a passionate kiss between two dancers at the end of the performance.
The performance has since received a staggering 106 complaints to Ofcom, the UK’s broadcasting watchdog. Of these complaints, the “majority” were about Sam and Kim’s performance. While some viewers took to Twitter to praise the performance, many others expressed their anger at what they perceived as satanic imagery and messaging.
Some viewers found the performance to be “dangerous” and disrespectful to religious people. Others saw it as yet another example of Smith promoting satanism, citing his controversial performance at the Grammys a week prior. Ofcom also reported receiving complaints about the use of offensive language and the consumption of alcohol during the ceremony.
