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Sombr's BRIT Awards Set Interrupted by Controversial Stunt

3/3/2026

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Sombr performed his hit 'Undressed' at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, but a staged ambush interrupted the set, sparking online controversy.
Some fans criticized the stunt given Manchester's 2017 arena bombing.
Sombr was nominated for two awards but left empty-handed as Rosalía won International Artist and Rosé with Bruno Mars won International Song.
Sombr thanked British fans for supporting his debut album, I Barely Know Her, released in August.

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Sombr performed his hit 'Undressed' at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, but a staged ambush interrupted the set, sparking online controversy.
Some fans criticized the stunt given Manchester's 2017 arena bombing.
Sombr was nominated for two awards but left empty-handed as Rosalía won International Artist and Rosé with Bruno Mars won International Song.
Sombr thanked British fans for supporting his debut album, I Barely Know Her, released in August.