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Did You See the Random Guy Who Crashed the Grammy Stage? Here’s How He Did It

Feb. 12, 2013 12:44pm Liz Klimas

Ukrainian journalist Vitalii Sediuk might only be known as that guy who crashed Adele’s award acceptance speech at the Grammys — and spent the night in jail for it. But he has given Hollywood Reporter an inside scoop about how — and why — he got into the music award ceremony, which he wasn’t invited to in the first place.

Sediuk explained to Hollywood Reporter that he didn’t get press credentials for the Grammys but attended with friends who had tickets, which weren’t thoroughly checked upon entrance, letting him get into the Staples Center following “one girl in a green dress” (Katy Perry).

Sediuk sat in the second row in what he thinks was Adam Levine’s seat, positioning himself well to just beat Adele to the stage, although it wasn’t something he planned on doing, Hollywood Reporter stated.

Journalist Vitalii Sediuk Tells Hollywood Reporter How He Got on Stage at the Grammys Before Adele

Sediuk made it on stage before Adele. (Image: YouTube screenshot)

Here’s more on what happened with regard to Adele’s acceptance speech crashing:

Sediuk insists he had no plans to mount the Grammys stage: “The idea to go on the stage came up at the last second. To be honest, Adele is my favorite singer. So when I heard her name, I came up with this idea to go up on the stage and say what I said. … I pretended this was an award for me, and then I said, ‘Thank you, Adele. You’re my inspiration.’”

It all happened so quickly that security and bodyguards failed to react — but Lopez, who was startled but composed, handled the situation deftly, pulling Sediuk away from the microphone and gesturing him offstage with a thumb.

“I don’t remember her [facial] expression, but I remember someone pulled me. When I saw the video, I realized it was Jennifer Lopez,” Sediuk says. After he walked backstage, crew and security were ready for him — and weren’t pleased.

“People were quite angry. I felt very nervous — this will sound funny — and I asked for water. And one guy was so furious, but he brought water. Then police guys took me to a room and asked a lot of questions about how I got inside,” he says.

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“My purpose is to entertain and to show a different emotion of celebrities,” Sediuk says, adding, “I’m not a crazy guy. I just think differently.”

Sediuk getting the boot. (Image: YouTube screenshot)

Sediuk takes off toward back stage. (Image: YouTube screenshot)

Lopez makes sure he’s on his way out. (Image: YouTube screenshot)

Watch JLo give Sediuk the “get lost” symbol in this video:

Here you can see Sediuk’s brief words at the microphone ahead of Adele’s speech:

(H/T: Drudge Report)

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Comments (22)

Celestial Fudge
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 4:16pm
honestly, with all the important matters going on today…..this article is so “not-necessary”
it’s so painful to observe these award shows….how many per year are there now? 6-7…8? All with after-parties, shows concerned with what they wear….etc, etc….

TALK ABOUT ROME BURNING!

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- ionamerica
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 6:23pm
  Celestial, Glenn Beck is building a brand new news organization. It’s an expensive undertaking that is partly designed to attract the American Idol types and educate them about government debt, shrinking freedoms, and other problems in our country. He can’t possibly uncover enough real news to fill up all the space on his site (not yet), and it would be counter productive to do so. If he didn’t have some fluff, the ignorant would not be attracted to his page.
  
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woodenputter
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 3:48pm
Kramer?

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Lemacs
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:50pm
Holy Crap, Please stop showing Sediuk’s, that dress…. My eyes……. grrrrrr……

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Miami
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:23pm
I am sick of the distractions and that is all these award shows are.
Not to say yet another opportunity for the rich kids to slap themselves on the back, as if it weren’t enough to make a living at what most of us consider play or leisure. I can just see it now the comedian award show, best joke of the year, leading set up, the punch line award, best funny story, most ironic skit, top sarcastic bit and so on. Just wait it won’t be long before they need their egos stoked

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- beardedjesse
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 3:54pm
  Enter the clapping seals…ARHH ARHH ARHH! :)
  
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Stoic one
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:18pm
MMmm….

bread & circuses….

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Miami
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:12pm
Who cares

since that chic and stoner bought a part of the Dolphins They lost my ticket money I won’t give these clowns a dime of my hard earned cash.

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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:05pm
“People were quite angry. I felt very nervous — this will sound funny — and I asked for water. And one guy was so furious, but he brought water.
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How DARE these riff-raff get in here and upstage US! This is OUR moment!

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- Miami
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:26pm
  Note the phrase COMMON GUY
  
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JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:04pm
I’m very good at my job too but nobody gives me an award. Stop the madness, acting is just a job, they’re not walking on water. No, I’m not jealous I’m just fed up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Miami
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:25pm
  I totally agree
  
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right-wing-waco
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:02pm
It’s your turn Hollywood. I wish it would happen more often.

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huey6367
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:02pm
And celebrities need an award to feel good about themselves because deep down inside, they know they are useless.

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RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 12:59pm
Must be a Salahi wannabe.

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jackact
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 12:58pm
I feel dumber for attempting to read this tripe.

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- Cavallo
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:08pm
  North Korea just ordered its troops to prepare for war..
  Isn’t Syria still tearing itself apart?
  Hows that Iran Syria Egypt Axis powers working out?
  Gas prices are at an all time high.
  
  Yet, the Blaze primary talks of celubtard drama, spiders in brazil, and obscure gun toting preachers.
  
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- jackact
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:17pm
  @Cavallo
  Buckle your seatbelts it’s going to be a bumpy ride from here on in.
  As long as TheBlaze doesn’t dwell with ‘smoke & mirrors’ too much I’ll continue to post.
  But, like you, I’ve got my eye on it.
  
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- AbrahamsSheepdog
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:21pm
  Russia is gonna be the one to watch. Its a lawless world. King putin knows prince 0 is weak.
  
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Cavallo
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 12:55pm
Lots of useless fluff puff pieces today.

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Gonzo
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 12:55pm
I don’t get it, why is my grandmas’ couch on stage?

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- SquidVetOhio
  Posted on February 12, 2013 at 1:05pm
  She just had a baby. Trying to take attention away from her weight. It worked beautifully. Everyone looks skinny compared to a Victorian couch.
  
  I’m a huge Adele fan though I’m a heavy metal guy. She’s the best female singer out there.
  
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