Pop diva Adele on Sunday startled the Grammy Awards by abruptly asking to start over during her tribute to the late George Michael — the second straight year she has suffered an embarrassment due to technical issues.
The chart-topping English balladeer was performing Michael’s ‘Fastlove’ when she used profanity — bleeped out in the live telecast — and asked to start again.
“I know it’s live TV, I’m sorry. But I can’t do it again like last year,” she said.
After a short hesitation, her back-up orchestra stopped and began the song again. The problem was not immediately clear.
Adele was tearful at the end of the performance but had the clear support from the audience of music A-listers, who gave her a standing ovation, and from supporters on social media.
