Eminem appeared at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday 9th February but it was a confusing time for all.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda introduced a segment about songs that made movies - think Footloose and I Will Always Love You - but it finished with a tantalising clip from 8 Mile, which appeared to be introducing Eminem's hit song, Lose Yourself.

As if by magic, the rapper popped up on stage and performed a live rendition of the popular 2002 track.

But viewers both in the star-studded audience and at home were completely baffled by the random performance and couldn't help but share their feelings.

Some eagle-eyed viewers found Martin Scorsese's and Idina Menzel's reactions particularly notable.

One viewer added: "I am loving everyone’s collective confusion about that Eminem performance #Oscars."

A second commented: "EMINEM IS SINGING LOSE YOURSELF what a f*****g plot twist !! #Oscars."

Eminem won an Oscar for the 8 Mile track 17 years ago.

However, he never showed up for the 2003 ceremony during which he won Best Original Song.

He was the first ever hip-hop artist to win in that category.

Eminem himself tweeted about his surprising performance, noting how he couldn't turn up the first time around.

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Not completely random then all along.

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Helen Daly
Helen DalyAssociate Editor

Helen Daly is the Associate Editor for Radio Times, overseeing new initiatives and commercial projects for the brand. She was previously Deputy TV Editor at a national publication. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.

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