Upstaged: David Monahan ran on stage as actress Hayden Panettiere was speaking during the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast
Not many people can take the spotlight away from Hollywood starlet Hayden Panettiere.But she was well and truly upstaged last night when a streaker ran up beside her at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
The Heroes actress was about to present the award for Best Song - which eventually went to Lady Gaga - when a naked man appeared on stage who we can exclusively reveal is David Monahan.
Monahan is a Belfast born actor who has appeared in a number of sell out shows in his native country and is regarded as a serious stage talent.
The 24-year-old claims that the streak was not rehearsed and not planned.
He told the Mail Online: 'Two friends of mine work for the security company, they got me in but they didn't know I was going to storm the stage.
'I undressed in a backstage store room and considering Lady Gaga is walking about with a flying saucer on her head, not many people notice a guy with a black blanket wrapped around him.'
Viewers questioned whether the incident was just a publicity stunt for the event at Belfast's Odyssey Arena but Monahan claims it was not and he 'barely knew what was happening on stage.'
He's got game: David Monahan obviously didn't care about the thousands in the audience and millions watching from home
Was it all part of the show? Hayden appeared to be very shocked but viewers were left wondering whether it was all a publicity stunt
Some were annoyed that the word f*** was bleeped out when Selena Gomez said it but the naked man was uncensored. The footage shows Monahan running with his hands in the air and looking shocked as he sees the thousands of people in the audience.
Hayden feigns shock and greets the streaker.
In a Northern Ireland accent, Monahan says: 'Hello, apparently the only way out is back that way.'
Hayden apologises and her new friend says: 'It's not your fault. So um, enough about me, you were in that show Heroes' yeah?'
Where did he spring from? Northern Irish comedian Monahan preserves his modesty as he chats to Hayden Panettiere at Belfast's Odyssey arena
He tells her he's a big fan, to which she replies: 'Thank you... you should come grab a pint with us after.'
Monahan jokes: 'I would love that. Um, I don't have my phone on me though. You know what. I'll just leave you to it and I'll see you at the after show.'
He then jumps up and down and yells 'She was a cheerleader,' before running off.
Distraction: Hayden was presenting the award for Best Song which eventually went to Lady Gaga after the interruption
Making friends: David told Hayden he was a big fan of her old show Heroes and she thanked him and invited him to go for a pint with her afterwards
When Hayden eventually presented Lady Gaga with the award for her song Born This Way, the singer cheekily thanked her by giving her a pat on the bottom.
Hayden looked cute in a black and white patterned mini dress and black peep-toe heels.
But her outfit looked conservative compared to that worn by the wacky singer.
Gaga donned a bizarre disc-like headpiece and metallic off-the-shoulder ensemble.
It was one of many costume changes for the star.
Is that for me? Four-time winner Lady Gaga accepted the award in one of several outfits she changed into throughout the show
Thanks for that: The wacky singer gave Hayden a cheeky pat on the bum after she was presented with the award
One asked: 'Naked Guy was obviously staged. How would someone not catch him before he got on stage?'
Another said: 'MTV censors Selena saying f*** but not the naked guy running across the stage...... they've got their priorities straight.'
Stylish: Hayden looked cute in this black and white patterned mini dress and peep-toe heels as she posed on the red carpet
Posing up: Hayden also posed with heartthrob Justin Bieber who is facing a paternity suit from a fan who claims he fathered her four-month-old baby
And a dedicated fan added of Selena's boyfriend: 'Dear MTV , Next time a naked dude runs around stage, Make sure its Justin Drew Bieber. Sincerely, Beliebers.'Hayden also posed with Bieber, whose appearance on the show was watched eagerly following claims he fathered a child with a fan.
But the heartthrob will apparently take a DNA test to prove Mariah Yeater's four-month-old son is not his.
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