AceShowbiz - At the 2026 BRIT Awards, Geese took home the award for Best International Group, but their acceptance speech sparked controversy due to censorship during the televised broadcast.

During the ceremony, Max Bassin, the band's frontman, delivered a brief but pointed speech. He said, "I just want to say, free Palestine, fuck ICE, RIP Mani, let's go Geese!" While this speech was aired uncensored on the international YouTube livestream, ITV viewers reported that some phrases were bleeped out during the UK TV broadcast.

This censorship did not go unnoticed by fans. One viewer commented on social media platform X, expressing frustration over the bleeping of politically charged statements, calling it “embarrassing on their behalf.”

The censorship extended beyond Geese's speech. Host Jack Whitehall also experienced cuts during his comedic remarks about politicians in the audience. He joked about Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, being present, quipping, "This is the only party he's allowed into these days." Following this, ITV censored a subsequent joke referencing Peter Mandelson, which added to the evening’s muted political commentary.

The decision to censor these moments highlights the sensitivity around political statements at major televised events like the BRIT Awards. Despite the cuts, the band's victory and impactful message resonated strongly with their international audience and fans watching online.