Sabrina, who opened the show around 8:15 p.m., served her hit songEspressoin the tea-loving country.

She was seen parading across the stage with her dancers dressed as the Kings Guard.

The performance ended with a dancer, dressed like a royal guard, winking at the audience.

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However,viewers didnt see her performance with admiration or a sense of humor.

The awards show used to be a family event, one commenter groaned on social media.

Many parents also tsk-tsked at the performance.

Blonde woman in a pink dress holding a microphone, with a bright pink background.

On the other hand, fans suggested just change channels if you dont like it.

Get a grip, another said, was just a performance.

Sabrina Carpenter doingBed Chempre-watershed?

Performance featuring vibrant pink stage, linked to complaints about Sabrina Carpenter’s show and Charli XCX’s dress.

The ofcom complaints about that performance are gonna be through the roof but I enjoyed it.

Watershed refers to the time in the UK when content unsuitable for children is aired.

This begins at 9 p.m. in the country, according to Ofcom.

Singer performing in red outfit with guard in themed concert scene.

But some viewers were more focused on her long, dark sheer outfit designed by Dilara Findikoglu.

I feel like were in the era of free the nipple, though, right?

Charli XCX certainly was not the only star to embrace the ultra-revealing style of dressing during this award season.

Performer in a red outfit on stage, holding a microphone amid complaints over an X-rated show.

Thus, showing ones n*ked skin is a reliable way to draw attention and evoke strong emotion.

you might call it shock value and sometimes it is, she continued.

I feel like were in the era of free the nipple, though, right?

Charli XCX wearing a sheer dress on stage with a microphone in hand.

These could be body positivity, shock value, and even empowerment.

She also noted that the ultra-revealing fashion trend could also be a reaction to conservative politics.

Brits i now know what watershed is!!!!

Charli XCX in a sheer black dress, posing in a room with white curtains.

Check out the results:

Person in a sheer dress holding awards at a ceremony, related to complaints over Sabrina Carpenter’s show.

Person discussing complaints about a show, mentioning free expression issues with a microphone on stage.

Text message from Victoria Cummings saying “The boomers strike again” related to Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX complaints.

Social media comment on complaints regarding Sabrina Carpenter’s show and Charli XCX’s dress at the Brits.

Online comment questioning complaints over Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX show.

Social media comment discussing generational views on trends and controversy, referencing Madonna and current performers.

Comment about Sabrina Carpenter’s show, suggesting it was inappropriate for children.

Comment on government complaints over show and dress, with emoji support.

Comment defending Sabrina Carpenter’s show and parenting roles.

Screenshot of a comment addressing complaints about Sabrina Carpenter’s show and Charli XCX, with emojis and likes.

Text comment discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s show and Charli XCX’s dress complaints.

Comment discussing complaints about Sabrina Carpenter’s show and Charli XCX’s dress, referencing summer beach attire.

Text image discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s empowering performance and cultural honors at the BRITS.

Comment questioning role models in Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX’s performances.

Comment on female performer dress code, related to Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX shows.

Comment on government complaints about Sabrina Carpenter’s show performance.

Comment discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s show, mentioning its impact on children.

Social media comment on Sabrina Carpenter’s show and Charli XCX’s dress controversy.

Text screenshot with a complaint about Sabrina Carpenter’s show.