Dressed in black and yellow, Ariana Grande‘s half-brother, Frankie Grande, was one of the highlights of the MTV VMAs 2025, whether you like it or not.
Frankie Grande no #VMA pic.twitter.com/AD7NhvkUDr
— turmapop (@turmapop) September 7, 2025
However, known for his over-the-top and flamboyant personality, he made quite a few witty remarks while reviewing the VMAs footage.
As seen in the POVMA: Director’s Cut, Grande sat behind a screen watching over everything that had been happening behind the scenes. In fact, there was a time when he asked questions no one wanted answers to: “Are people having illegal drugs in the hallway? Are they having s*x in the back?“
Well, the answer is probably not. Grande might have made the watch a little awkward for some viewers, all thanks to his impulsive thoughts that he chose to voice during the VMAs.
The commentary might have made you uncomfortable, but it’s Grande in all his glory! You can watch all the VMAs behind-the-scenes action on MTV’s YouTube channel.
MTV VMAs 2025: Frankie Grande on the Red Carpet
Grande had some hilarious and candid moments on the VMAs red carpet, and we are here for it. Let’s take a look at some of his unforgettable moments from the red carpet.
First of all, there is no way we are not going to mention this iconic speed-posing as the cameras clicked away:
Frankie Grande strikes a pose or two on the carpet at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/GBuACKHxLB
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 7, 2025
Boy, did he hit every single pose in the handbook! When asked which performers he was the most excited about seeing at the show, he had his answers ready: Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Ricky Martin.
Frankie Grande when asked who he’s most looking forward to seeing perform at the #VMAs tonight.
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— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) September 7, 2025
His side-eyes had netizens convinced that Ariana Grande would be performing on the stage, too, but unfortunately for Arianators, that did not happen. However, she did win the awards in the following categories: Video of the Year, Best Pop, and Best Long Form Video, all for Brighter Days Ahead.
Apart from discussing the most-anticipated performances for him, Grande also shared his Top 3 VMAs performances of all time:
Frankie Grande reveals his Top 3 favorite #VMAs performances of all time. pic.twitter.com/j6eJYbNDFT
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 8, 2025
Of course, there’s a lot more from where that came from! Make sure to watch the entire telecast for more Grande.
Frankie Grande’s Reaction to Tate McRae’s VMA Performance Has the Internet in Splits
Throughout the event, Frankie Grande enjoyed his time at the UBS Arena, dancing to the music and making the most of the night. However, netizens realized that there may have been one performance Grande was not a big fan of: Tate McRae.
McRae performed her songs, Revolving Door and Sports Car, during the main show, and while everyone seemed to be having a good time, Grande’s expressions made it seem like he was not happy with it at all.
Take a look at his reaction below:
frankie grande not gagging at tate mcrae vmas performance pic.twitter.com/OrnoyKpObx
— jake gyllenhaal wears prada (@oomfwuah) September 8, 2025
Viewers had a field day with the meme-worthy moment and were quick to come up with their jokes about the incident:
frankie grande and tate mcrae meeting backstage #VMAs
pic.twitter.com/PrIRTWtIEb— ʚ V ɞ (@axiomfave) September 8, 2025
Frankie grande and Tate mcrae at the backstage of the vmas pic.twitter.com/mbQje0sXws
— pop_insider 🤍🖤 (@PInsider_) September 8, 2025
frankie grande shaking his head at tate’s performance but dancing out of his seat for alex warren????????? pic.twitter.com/GmyLrxQNxm
— amani ౨ৎ (@goodsngraces) September 8, 2025
Well, regardless of whether Grande enjoyed the performance or not, McRae won two awards tonight, including Song of the Summer and Best Editing for Just Keep Watching. She was nominated for a total of 6 categories.
What do you think about Grande’s VMA moments? Let us know in the comments section below!
