Viewers criticise Guy Sebastian for speaking at Scott Morrison’s arts funding announcement

Viewers were left shocked to see a familiar face standing alongside Scott Morrison when he announced a $250million arts package to help revive the entertainment industry on Thursday.

The Voice coach Guy Sebastian made a surprise appearance at the conference, thanking the Prime Minister after he announced the news.  

The star’s attendance didn’t go down to well with many on Twitter, who swiftly criticised the Australian singer for speaking at the announcement, claiming he doesn’t represent ‘struggling artists’. 

‘I’m so bloody disappointed in Guy Sebastian right now. I’ve loved Guy and his music for a long time, my heart just broke a little watching that presser,’ one tweeted.

Another wrote: ‘A notably *not* struggling artist who clearly understands what artists have been going through during #COVID19.’

‘Turned it off, couldn’t stand the smug look on Morrison’s face while being praised by Sebastian,’ one person commented.

Another said: ‘Why is Guy Sebastian standing about in political statements like a fool behind Scotty? Was unaware he was such a supporter of the LNP.’ 

‘That’s it, I’m never buying another Guy Sebastian album or going to his concert,’ one wrote. 

‘Guy Sebastian just got political… He’s sold-out his Arts sector colleagues by publicly supporting the PM – a bloody stupid move,’ another person commented. 

While some people criticised Guy, 38, for supporting the announcement, others praised him.

‘Guy Sebastian holds his own opinions on government decisions and people are yet to ask his reasoning before attacking him,’ one wrote. 

Another said: ‘Imagine cancelling Guy Sebastian because of his own political views which every person in Australia is entitled to have. You guys are so f**king petty.’