Pussycat Dolls fail to realise their performance has started as One Show suffers MAJOR glitch

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The Pussycat Dolls were caught up in an awkward technical blunder on Wednesday night, during a live performance on BBC’s The One Show.

The quintet were appearing on the evening magazine show to perform their new single React, but failed to realise their track had began playing – missing their cues and standing on stage, backs turned.

The girl group – led by frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger, 41 – stood ready to go, facing away from the audience, when One Show host Matt Baker announced them.

Glitch: The Pussycat Dolls were caught up in an awkward technical blunder on Wednesday night, during a live performance on BBC’s The One Show

The music began, albeit at a low volume, and well into the first verse the ladies remained with their backs turned.

The delay caused Jessica Sutta to turn and look at her fellow singers, all wondering what was happening.

After a painfully long time, the track cut out – with Matt having to step in and re-introduce the group.

The music then came on again, on full volume, and the performance was able to commence. 

Awkward: The quintet were appearing on the evening magazine show to perform their new single React, but failed to realise their track had began playing - missing their cues and standing on stage, backs turned

Awkward: The quintet were appearing on the evening magazine show to perform their new single React, but failed to realise their track had began playing – missing their cues and standing on stage, backs turned

Oh dear: The girls were stood ready to go, facing away from the audience, when One Show host Matt Baker announced them

Oh dear: The girls were stood ready to go, facing away from the audience, when One Show host Matt Baker announced them

Slip up: The music began, albeit at a low volume, and well into the first verse the ladies remained unaware what was going on

Slip up: The music began, albeit at a low volume, and well into the first verse the ladies remained unaware what was going on

At the helm: The girl group is led by frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger

At the helm: The girl group is led by frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger

Huh? The delay caused Jessica Sutta to turn and look at her fellow singers, all wondering what was happening

Huh? The delay caused Jessica Sutta to turn and look at her fellow singers, all wondering what was happening

The band – which also features Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt – were then able to get on with it like the consummate professionals they are.

Viewers took to Twitter to weigh in on the matter, of course.

‘Oh dear. Someone on the #oneshow will get there arse booted by the #pussycatdolls for that blooper!’ one person commented.

Another posted: ‘Eek. That hasn’t gone well has it!’ 

Technical difficulties: After a painfully long time, the track cut out - with Matt having to step in and re-introduce the group

Technical difficulties: After a painfully long time, the track cut out – with Matt having to step in and re-introduce the group

Back on: The music then came on again, on full volume, and the performance was able to commence

Pros: The girls were able to get on with it like the consummate professionals they are

Back on: The music then came on again, on full volume, and the performance was able to commence – the girls getting on with it like the consummate professionals they are

Back on tour: The group are commencing on a UK tour this year, having announced their reformation at the end of 2019

Back on tour: The group are commencing on a UK tour this year, having announced their reformation at the end of 2019

Marred: Things have been shaky so far - with their comeback performance on The X Factor racking up over 400 complaints to broadcasting regulator Ofcom

Marred: Things have been shaky so far – with their comeback performance on The X Factor racking up over 400 complaints to broadcasting regulator Ofcom

Starlets: The band also features Kimberly Wyatt [pictured front] and Carmit Bachar [back]

Starlets: The band also features Kimberly Wyatt [pictured front] and Carmit Bachar [back]

A third typed: ‘Pussycats caught cat napping…’

‘Wow, the #PussyCatDolls are erm, sounding a bit, erm…’ posted another.

Another posted: ‘Eeeeeeeee. That was a bit awks.’ 

The group are commencing on a UK tour this year, having announced their reformation at the end of 2019.

But things have been shaky so far – with their comeback performance on The X Factor racking up over 400 complaints to broadcasting regulator Ofcom.

Also starring: Ashley Roberts makes up the fifth member of the five-piece

Also starring: Ashley Roberts makes up the fifth member of the five-piece

Werk it! Carmit proved she's still got it during the risqué routine

Werk it! Carmit proved she's still got it during the risqué routine

Werk it! Carmit proved she’s still got it during the risqué routine

Who asked YOU? Viewers took to Twitter to weigh in on the matter, of course

Who asked YOU? Viewers took to Twitter to weigh in on the matter, of course

Catty: 'Oh dear. Someone on the #oneshow will get there arse booted by the #pussycatdolls for that blooper!' one person commented

Catty: ‘Oh dear. Someone on the #oneshow will get there arse booted by the #pussycatdolls for that blooper!’ one person commented

Another posted: 'Eek. That hasn’t gone well has it!'

Another posted: 'Eek. That hasn’t gone well has it!'

Another posted: ‘Eek. That hasn’t gone well has it!’

Roll up roll up! The band will kick off their UK and Ireland tour at 3Arena in Dublin on Sunday, April 5

Roll up roll up! The band will kick off their UK and Ireland tour at 3Arena in Dublin on Sunday, April 5

Exit strategy: After performing their risqué routine, the girls were seen exiting the studios

Exit strategy: After performing their risqué routine, the girls were seen exiting the studios

Fuming! Nicole did not look impressed as she left the show

Fuming! Nicole did not look impressed as she left the show

Fuming! Nicole did not look impressed as she left the show

A third typed: 'Pussycats caught cat napping...'

A third typed: ‘Pussycats caught cat napping…’

After performing their risqué routine, the girls were seen exiting the studios. 

Nicole did not look impressed as she left the show – but was spotted getting into a car with her rugby player boyfriend Thom Evans, before they drove off into the night.

The band will kick off their UK and Ireland tour at 3Arena in Dublin on Sunday, April 5.

The One Show airs Monday-Friday at 7PM on BBC One.