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