Charli XCX’s Resurfaced Lip Sync Battle Clip Sparked Outrage: ‘Virtually a Declaration of War’

Six years after the performance aired on television, Irish social media users are furious about Charli XCX's appearance on Lip Sync Battle.

The 31-year-old British celebrity faced Rita Ora in the US version of the competition in 2018. 

There, she performed B*Witched's 1998 hit song "C'est La Vie" in front of numerous backup dancers dressed in Union Flag costumes.

Charli XCX's Lip Sync Battle Performance 6 Years Ago Sparks Outrage

Fans were angered by the fact the quartet, which consists of Edele Lynch, Keavy Lynch, Lindsay Armaou, and Sinéad O'Carroll, all hailed from England.

They were also pissed by the usage of the UK flag with the Irish music and Charli's attempt at Irish dancing. 

Angry viewers took to Twitter in droves, including comedian Dara Ó Briain, who called the blunder "a virtual declaration of war."

The British and Irish governments and political parties in Northern Ireland signed the accord.

It contributed to the conclusion of The Troubles, a conflict that lasted more than 30 years in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Over 3,500 people died during the Troubles, which started as a result of political unrest following Northern Ireland's independence in 1921.

ALSO READ: Charli XCX and Troye Sivan Announce 'Sweat' Tour with Shygirl

Social media users started talking about The Troubles after seeing Charli XCX's clip.

It does not matter that the clip is from years ago, Charli's performance is now triggering claims that what she did was a sin and a crime. "Charli xcx lipsyncing to C'est la vie by b*witched surrounded by UNION JACKS is the eighth deadly sin," the author, Tammi said.

Fans Want Charli XCX to Apologize

Funnyman Dara took to Twitter to share the message and write: 'Ah here. And the "Irish dancing" section is particularly criminal. Was it for this etc etc'.

His Twitter followers soon swarmed the comment section. One wrote: "I can't decide if that's a declaration of war ... or a hate crime... We all feel a bit guilty for liking this tune - but we do - this clip is virtually a declaration of war..."

Another said, "It's that the Good Friday Agreement over then, sure we had a good run there for a while... Is this not in breach of the GFA?... This video is basically a hate crime... Irish dancing is one of England's biggest exports!..."

One more said, "I honestly think apologies need to be sought for this... A hate crime... I've never been more offended... You would think a nation like the USA with millions of people of Irish heritage could work out B*witched was an Irish, not a British, band." 

ALSO READ: Charli XCX 'Brat' Tracklist: 15 New Songs Confirmed Ahead of Tour - Details