When it comes to live TV and events, there can be some seriously awkward moments. Viewers were left feeling mega awkward after watching a clip of Mariah Carey accepting an award from Stevie Wonder at The Recording Academy Honours earlier this week.

At the pre-Grammys event, 73-year-old Stevie took to the stage to honor 54-year-old Mariah, serenading her before presenting her with the Global Impact Award.

“Every time we meet and talk, it’s like having a brand new day,” said Stevie. “I thank you for your friendship, your heart, and the consistent spirit of love that you show. I’m here because I do love you, forever, and I just want to say this to you.”

However, when Mariah took to the stage to accept the award, a very awkward encounter ensued. As Mariah arrived on stage, the pair embraced before Stevie moved towards the mic to hand it to the singer.

Unaware, Mariah moved past Stevie towards a different floor mic and proceeded to deliver her acceptance speech. Meanwhile, Stevie, who is blind, was left holding out the mic in the middle of the stage, not realizing that Mariah was now elsewhere.

People found it super awkward, with one writing on social media: “Stevie Wonder trying to give Mariah Carey the mic, and she just leaves him hanging.” Another said: “WHY DID MARIAH CAREY DO STEVIE WONDER LIKE THAT.” A third added: “Stevie Wonder left hanging while trying to hold the mic for Mariah Carey.” A fourth commented: “I don’t like this. Someone should’ve told her to get that mic.”

While some people were frustrated with Mariah over what happened, it’s worth noting that she probably had no idea and didn’t intentionally ignore Stevie, especially considering she had some beautiful words to say about the legend in her acceptance speech.

“I can’t even remark about what just happened; does anyone realize this is Stevie Wonder?” she said. “It’s not that I’ve never seen him before, it’s not that I’ve never been to his concerts before, it’s not that I’ve never spoken to him before… That just happened. Thank you, Stevie Wonder. I will never not get excited to be in the company of your greatness.” She then joked: “Is this a real Grammy? I haven’t seen one in so long,” before looking at her trophy and adding: “It’s weird. I don’t know. We’ll figure out what this is later.”