Happy Mondays star Bez caused chaos as he refused to let go of the mic during Sunday nights MTV EMAs at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena.
The percussionist and dancer, 60, couldn’t contain his excitement during an interview with host Rita Ora as she fought back laughter in her attempt to keep the show on track.
Bez was joined by his bandmate Shaun Ryder at the awards, and with both of them originally from Manchester, Rita joked: ‘We are joined by Manchester royalty tonight’.
However chaos soon descended as Bez refused to let go of the mic as Rita struggled to get away and remain undistracted by the star.
As Rita attempted to cut off Bez as she said: ‘Ok well let’s leave that there,’ he interrupted as he added: ‘Rita let me tell you how lovely you are. You make everyone so welcome, you are a special lady.’
Happy Monday’s star Bez caused CHAOS as he REFUSED to let go of the mic from Rita Ora in a hilarious moment at MTV EMAs in Manchester on Sunday night
The percussionist and dancer, 60, couldn’t contain his excitement during an interview with host Rita Ora as she fought back laughter in her attempt to keep the show on track
Before yelling, ‘Rita Ora everyone make some noise!’
Edging away from Bez she continued: ‘Wait hang on, OK’ as she introduced the next performance from Le Sserafim as Bez laughed around in the background.
Taking to Twitter fans were left in hysterics after watching the unexpected interaction.
They penned: ‘bez right next to rita as she talks about le sserafim is insane actually’;
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‘Bez causing trouble at the mtv emas’; ‘Rita Ora trying to control Bez is not what I expected to see!!’
‘They’ve just had Shaun Ryder and Bez on tho which has been the highlight so far cos Bez clearly OFF HIS FACE. hilarious.’;
Taylor Swift dominated the winner’s board at the MTV European Music Awards held despite not being in attendance herself.
Taylor – who is about to begin the final leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour in Canada – won in the Best Artist category and Best Live Artist category, as well as Best Video and Best US Act also went to the American star.
Taylor missed the awards held in the UK as she was attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football game where his team the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Best Hip-Hop award went to Eminem while the Best Electronic gong went to Calvin Harris.
Elsewhere Jimin won in the Best K-Pop category while Peso Pluma was victorious in the Best Latin group.
Bez was joined by his bandmate Shaun Ryder at the awards, and with both of them originally from Manchester, Rita joked: ‘We are joined by Manchester royalty tonight’
Edging away from Bez she continued: ‘Wait hang on, OK’ as she introduced the Le Sserafim as Bez laughed around in the background
Taking to Twitter fans were left in hysterics after watching the unexpected interaction
The longtime pals looked to be having a great time at the music event
Taylor Swift appeared via video link while accepting the Best Video award at the MTV EMAs on Sunday evening – one of four awards she won on the night
Taylor dominated the winner’s board at the MTV European Music Awards held at Manchester’s Co-Op Live
The Best New award went to Benson Boone who opened the show with his hits
The Best R&B and Best Afrobeats awards went to Tyla – who also performed at the event while the Best New award went to Benson Boone who opened the show with his hits.
The Best Rock award went to Liam Gallagher while Busta Rhymes accepted the Global Icon award at the event.
The Best Collaboration award went to LISA feat. Rosalía for their hit NEW WOMAN.
Rita Ora made history as the first person to host the MTV European Music Awards for the third time this year, at the star-studded ceremony held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
It came after organisers were forced to cancel last year’s event in Paris due to security fears amid the Israel and Hamas war.
MTV EMAs 2024: The WINNERS
BEST SONG
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Beyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso – WINNER
BEST VIDEO
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Charli xcx – 360
Eminem – Houdini
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER
BEST ARTIST
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Post Malone
RAYE
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift – WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie Eilish
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Peso Pluma, Anitta – BELLAKEO
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER
BEST NEW
Ayra Starr
Benson Boone – WINNER
Chappell Roan
LE SSERAFIM
Teddy Swims
The Last Dinner Party
Tyla
BEST POP
Ariana Grande – WINNER
Billie Eilish
Camila Cabello
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
BEST AFROBEATS
Asake
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Rema
Tems
Tyla – WINNER
BEST ROCK
Bon Jovi
Coldplay
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Lenny Kravitz
Liam Gallagher – WINNER
The Killers
BEST LATIN
Anitta
Bad Bunny
KAROL G
Peso Pluma – WINNER
Rauw Alejandro
Shakira
BEST K-POP
Jimin – WINNER
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
LISA
NewJeans
Stray Kids
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Fontaines D.C.
Hozier
Imagine Dragons – WINNER
Lana Del Rey
Twenty One Pilots
YUNGBLUD
BEST ELECTRONIC
Calvin Harris – WINNER
David Guetta
Disclosure
DJ Snake
Fred Again..
Swedish House Mafia
BEST HIP-HOP
Central Cee
Eminem – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
BEST R&B
Travis Scott
Kehlani
SZA
Tinashe
Tyla – WINNER
USHER
Victoria Monét
BEST LIVE
Adele
Coldplay
Doja Cat
RAYE
Taylor Swift – WINNER
Travis Scott
BEST PUSH
Ayra Starr
Chappell Roan
Coco Jones
Flyana Boss
Jessie Murph
Laufey
LE SSERAFIM – WINNER
Mark Ambor
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
The Warning
Victoria Monét
BIGGEST FANS
Anitta
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Charli xcx
Katy Perry
LISA – WINNER
Nicki Minaj
Sabrina Carpenter
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES
BEST UK & IRELAND ACT
Central Cee
Charli xcx
Chase & Status
Dua Lipa
Hozier
RAYE – WINNER
