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Madonna was pulled off the stage backwards live on Wednesday night's BRIT Awards 2015. With the final, much-anticipated performance of the night with I'm Going To Carry On, Madonna failed to untie her cape in time for her dancer's to rip it away. The 56-year-old looked shocked after she fell backwards down a set of stairs but picked herself back up and continued to the end. Ironic lines including 'pick me up' and 'I'm gonna carry on' featured in the singer's performance as she battled to the end in her elaborate matador costume. Karlie Kloss was seen turning to best friend Taylor Swift with a mortified look as audience members watched the stage veteran complete her performance. Earlier, Swift opened the show at London's O2 Arena strutting onto the stage as she performed her single Blank Space to great fanfare, putting on a jaw-dropping and sexy show.
Madonna ended up putting on a performance that was memorable for all the wrong reasons, when she was pulled off the stage backwards as she closed out Wednesday night's BRIT Awards 2015.
With the final, much-anticipated performance of the night singing Living For Love, Madonna failed to untie her cape in time for her dancers to rip it away as she took to the stage at London's 02 Arena.
The 56-year-old looked shocked - and briefly stopped singing - after she fell down a set of stairs, but picked herself back up and continued to the end.
Turn for the worse: Madonna was pulled off the stage as she performed at the BRIT Awards in London on Wednesday night
Floored: She scrunched her face in anticipation on the rough landing, when she realised that she was not going keep her balance
Ironic lines including 'pick me up' and 'I'm gonna carry on' featured in the singer's performance as she battled to the end in her elaborate matador-inspired costume.
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Karlie Kloss was seen turning to best friend Taylor Swift in the audience with a mortified look as onlookers watched the stage veteran tumble and then battle on with conviction.
Madonna appeared to land on her back with a bang after she fell down a flight of three steps mid-performance. She paused for around a minute where she couldn't muster the strength to sing.
But the singer dusted herself off, brushed over her hair and stood up to ascend the steps once again without her cape.
Grounded: The pop superstar was dragged to the ground as she attempted to undo her cape
She fell over: Madonna still had a look of composure when she knew she was heading for the bottom of the steps
Easy does it: Things started smoothly as the star ascended the stairs for her much anticipated finale performance
Unlucky star: She starts off with composure and then gets pulled off from behind when he cape fails to unravel
Wardrobe malfunction: However, when Madonna failed to untie her extra-long cape, she was pulled off the stage with it
Not missing a note: Madonna was forced to pull herself back up as she continued to sing
The veteran was no doubt disappointed by the incident because she was said to be 'desperate to give the performance of her life' as rehearsals piled on the pressure.
A source said that the blonde bombshell was struggling to get through practise shows and was seen using a vaporiser to soothe her vocal cords to ease her vocal cords.
The source continued: ''She is putting all her efforts into putting on a great show. She is working every hour, day and night, to ensure it will be her part of the show that everyone will be talking and tweeting about.'
Still climbing: The pop star eventually went on her with performance after getting back on the steps
The show must go on: The pop superstar was visibly shaken as she pressed on with her performance
On the floor: The dancers didn't appear to help her back on her feet but did grapple with her cape to get it off
She was left stunned by the incident but with more than three decades in the business, it didn't appear to affect her performance.
Madonna was making her triumphant return to the BRIT Awards stage after 20 years, when she performed on the annual television show in front of stars including Prince and Oasis.
It had been a much-hyped event by returning presenters Ant & Dec on the night, even managing to overshadow international artists Kanye West and Taylor Swift.
After the show, Madonna's name was certainly on celebrity viewers' minds - perhaps not for the reason that she would have hoped for though.
She was quick to reassure fans that she was 'fine' in the midst of their concern and even praised the beauty of her specially-designed Armani cape.
The singer said: 'Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight. But nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I'm fine! #livingforlove'
Stars followed up on social media, full of praise for the star's perseverance after watching her press on - even though she was visibly shaken.
Extra presenter and former Saved By Bell star Mario Lopez took to Twitter in support of the singer, saying: 'Tell you what though not many artists would continue after that fall. Way to go Madonna for being a trooper & carrying on! #Legend'
UK soap star Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in Coronation Street, added: 'All puns aside, Madonna got on with it and showed why she's still on top of her game and also made sure she's the only one on the news #icon'
Getting back up: Undeterred, Madonna rose to her feet and discarded the offending fashion item
Dusting herself off: Madonna brushed down her hair and got back up to carry on with her performance like a trooper
Carrying on: Pop superstar Madonna picked herself back up after a long pause and carried on defiantly as the audience cheered her on
Defiant: The warrior princess, clad in an extravagant matador-inspired outfit, held her horns triumphantly above her head
Ever the performer: The musician, with more than three decades of experience as a performer, was soon back to full speed
Meanwhile, social media feeds were mainly inundated with posts poking fun at the singer's misfortune as they reflected on her unlucky fall.
It was hosts Ant & Dec who landed the winning joke and jested: 'Ta for all your lovely messages, we really enjoyed it. We're stuck in A&E with @Madonna. Still an hour wait..... #BRITs2015.'
Former Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox also chimed in: 'Madonna was nearly a magonna. What a trouper. Here's @gregjames screaming cos he can see the future.'
Meanwhile, comedian Alan Carr also couldn't resist a jibe, saying: 'That Minotaur that dragged Madonna down the stairs is SO unemployed right now.'
Back on the ground: The 56-year-old star was soon seen writhing around on the floor - but this time it was as she'd intended
Proceed with caution: Madonna's dancers also carried on with their routine after the unfortunate incident
Many Twitter users picked up on the fashion statement Madonna was making with her cape and used a familiar meme from The Incredibles, which quoted Edna Mode when she said 'No capes'.
Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffat, commenting on television as she does best, wrote: 'If we have learnt anything from tonight it's that capes are just not practical evening wear attire #brits #madonna'.
Madonna's outfit was the brain of her stylist B Akerlund and alongside the cape talking point it featured a sleek leather jacket, custom made by Nicolas Jebran, which was embellished with black crystals and ruby stones as well as an 'M' emblem.
Jebran has previously made a splash on the Brit Awards stage creating Katy Perry's custom neon Cleopatra look for her 2014 Dark Horse performance.
Hooked me up: Madonna Instagrammed a picture of the Armani cape that was designed especially for her stage performance
Love really lifted me up: Despite the cape bringing about her downfall, Madonna was quick to thank the designer
Offending fashion item: Madonna arrived shrouded by her elaborate black and red cape on stage with aides pulling it behind her
Words of support: Saved By The Bell star Mario Lopez had some supportive words for the blonde bombshell afterwards
Magonna: Radio DJ quipped that Madonna was nearly 'Magonna' when she watched her fall down the stairs
The last dance: Comedian Alan Carr added that the Minotaur dancer might not have a job by Monday morning
Making light of the situation: Hosts Ant and Dec joked that they were waiting in hospital with the megastar
No capes: A meme from The Incredibles in which Edna Mode dismisses capes in fashion was flying around the internet after the disaster
Back in her stride, the costume allowed the Like A Virgin singer to move around the stage freely and she even pulled some of her racier on stage moves - something that could have had tongues wagging if it wasn't for the unfortunate incident.
Her 1995 performance, in comparison, saw a cleaner version of the singer grace the stage in a white, plunging gown as she belted out her hit Bedtime Stories.
That same year, Ant & Dec - who returned to present the BRIT Awards to host after 14 years – were nominated for Best British Breakthrough Act under their stage name PJ & Duncan.
Their one hit song was Let's Get Ready To Rumble, but suffice to say they did not win.
Working it: Madonna knew how to work it like the best of them and overshadowed performances from Kanye West and Taylor Swift
Raunchy: The controversial singer put her racy dance moves into action, something that may have had tongues wagging if nothing had happened
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