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BRIT Award viewers were left fuming as host Roman Kemp made "the most insulting" dig at Green Day.
The American pop punk band attended the award ceremony at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night to present the best British group award. However, before they walked onto the stage, host Roman made a very savage dig about them. He said: "To present our next award for British group are two genuine rock gods.
"They have sold over 75 million records and released 14 albums - they are very much the American Busted. Please welcome from Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool."
BRIT viewers at home fumed over the comment as they took to social media to share their thoughts. One said: "I think Green Day being called “the American Busted” might be the most insulting thing I’ve ever heard. Ever. #BritAwards." Another asked: "Did he just call Green Day the American Busted #BritAwards."
Someone else commented: "Gosh I’m sure Green Day, with 75 million album sales, are thrilled at being described as the ‘American Busted’- Busted sold 5 million. #BritAwards." A fourth wrote: "Green Day have just been described as “the American Busted”. What in the actual name of f**k." A viewer fumed: "Did i just hear roman kemp call Green Day the American version of BUSTED????? i would SUE."
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Roman made the comment as Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool took to the stage (TOLGA AKMEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)The awards see the likes of Raye, Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa take to the stage for the event. This year, Kylie Minogue was awarded the global icon gong, following the success of her Grammy Award-winning hit, Padam Padam.
Hosts Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp will certainly keep the packed audience of London's O2 Arena entertained throughout the night, chatting to the biggest names. While RAYE found herself performing, she also made history receiving an eye-watering seven nominations in one night, more than any other artist.
But while all artists appeared to be elated over their nomination, mega-star DJ and producer Calvin Harris seemed less than impressed with one of his nominations, This year, the Scotsman is nominated for three gongs but he didn't seem happy about being in the Best Pop category.
Speaking to Capital FM's Roman Kemp, Chris Stark and Sian Welby, Calvin said: "What am I doing in Best Pop? Can I just ask that? What am I doing in Best Pop?" "Are you joking?!" exclaimed Roman, before saying: "Calvin, you can't ask that, it's popular music, you create very popular music." Calvin replied: "I don't know about that, nah, I shouldn't be there."
When probed on what award he wants to go home with, he stated: "I'd love Best Dance, absolutely, it would make up for all the other years when they never had it as an option, for about ten years it wasn't an option." This year, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift lead the international nominees, while bands such as Bring Me The Horizon and The Rolling Stones are also nominated.