Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Lewis Capaldi speech repeatedly muted at the Brit Awards – here’s what he said in full

Singer kept producers on their toes throughout his time on stage

Jacob Stolworthy
Wednesday 12 May 2021 04:14 EDT
Comments
Lewis Capaldi repeatedly muted at Brits for swearing.mp4

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Viewers of the Brit Awards are wondering what Lewis Capaldi said when he was repeatedly muted while on stage.

The musician was presenting the Best British Album award to Dua Lipa at the 02 Arena on Tuesday (11 May), but the sound kept dropping out while he was speaking.

This is because Capaldi kept swearing, which left producers on the edge of their seat.

“Hello motherf***ers,” he said, adding: “I’m f***ing sweating. It’s like a swamp down there – sweaty bollocks.

After saying it was “great” to be out of the house following lockdown, Capaldi stated: “it’s been a great year for albums, most of all because I haven’t f***ing released one.”

Capaldi, who was reading from a pre-written card, quipped: ‘And obviously let’s hope that Scotland win at the Euros.”

When the London crowd mock booed, Capaldi exclaimed: “I didn’t f***ing write it!”

Fans watching at home were left entertained, with many calling the chaotic moment “the best part” of the ceremony.

Lewis Capaldi’s many swear words left producers rushing for the mute button
Lewis Capaldi’s many swear words left producers rushing for the mute button (ITV Hub)

Host Jack Whitehall had also been muted earlier in the evening, leaving many Twitter users wondering what he had said.

It turns out that it was his use of the term “corporate w***ers” that caused bosses to drown him out.

The ceremony marked the first live large-scale indoor event since March last year.

Proceedings got off to a spectacular start with Line of Duty skit from Whitehall. Meanwhile, there were performances from Coldplay, Arlo Parks, Dua Lipa, and Elton John and Olly Alexander.

Winners included Little Mix, Arlo Parks, Haim and The Weeknd. Find a full list here.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in