Adam Lambert Makes Shock Look Throughout George Michael Tribute at MTV VMAs 2026 With Sombr, Raye & Teddy Swims

Adam Lambert shock closed out the tribute efficiency for George Michael on the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 27) on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The 44-year-old singer was not introduced as part of the efficiency for the late singer who handed away in 2016 and was a shock addition on the finish.

Adam hit the stage to carry out “Freedom,” the place he was additionally joined by fellow queer artists Saint Harison, Meek, and MNEK, in addition to Sombr, Raye, and Teddy Swims returning to the stage after their solo tributes.

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Sombr kicked off the tribute efficiency with “Faith,” adopted by “Father Figure.”

Raye then got here on stage to sing “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” with Teddy Swims singing “Careless Whisper” subsequent.

Prior to their performances, the tribute was launched by Orville Peck.

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The George Michael tribute efficiency comes forward of the discharge of the George Michael: The Faith Tour dwell album on November sixth, in addition to the feature-length movie George Michael: The Faith Tour, set to hit theaters within the US on December eleventh.

George was a four-time VMAs winner throughout his profession, and he additionally acquired the Video Vanguard Award in 1989.

See extra pictures from the George Michael tribute efficiency on the 2026 MTV VMAs beneath…

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