Michael Jackson Is Back…With A Thud

The King Of Pop made a much-anticipated comeback on Wednesday during the World Music Awards in London. Eager fans screamed with delight as the reclusive singer took the stage, and they waited excitedly for the magic to begin. Problem is, um, it never did.

Jackson’s return to the stage proved to be a bigger disappointment than his façade-of-a-marriage to Lisa Marie Presley. His promised performance of “Thriller” never happened; instead, American star Chris Brown did the honors. When Jackson did sing—to the chorus of “We Are The World,” of all things—he strained to hit the high notes.

CNN reports that he looked awkward on stage (you know what they say: you can never go home again) and struggled to demonstrate the talent that has made him a music legend. To try and win back the crowd, who at least rejoiced when he threw them his black sequin jacket, he declared “I Love You!” before his bit wrapped up.

Although it may not have been the return to glory that he—and everyone else—was hoping for, he didn’t go home empty handed. Earlier in the night, he received the Diamond Award, which honors artists who have sold over 100 million records.

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