On the 95th Academy Awards ceremony's champagne carpet, Lady Gaga was seen helping a photographer who fell while walking past her. The photographer appeared to be trying to take a picture of Gaga's Versace outfit when he lost his footing and slammed into the carpet.The shocked singer let out a gasp before immediately running over to assist the man as he sprung to his feet. The flustered man had an extremely awkward reaction, which has sparked debate online about its appropriateness.He patted Lady Gaga's lower hip.angela 🤍@astrolstfor 1 he fell in front of people and for 2 he was trying to help himself up and lady gaga was making sure if he’s okay he was not touching her waist inappropriately y’all need to go outside twitter.com/scarzonreplay/…#1 replay stan ♋ STREAM M21CB@scarzonreplaywhy is no one saying anything about him touching her waist like that and her looking VERY pissed off because of it??????172why is no one saying anything about him touching her waist like that and her looking VERY pissed off because of it?????? https://t.co/jU8ABpXrk2for 1 he fell in front of people and for 2 he was trying to help himself up and lady gaga was making sure if he’s okay he was not touching her waist inappropriately y’all need to go outside twitter.com/scarzonreplay/…In one of the videos from the Oscars carpet, Gaga seems to look irritated by the stranger touching her lower hip. Her facial expression turns serious as soon as the hand touches her.Fans took to social media to discuss whether Lady Gaga was uncomfortable with the touch or not.Netizens are confused about the intentions of the photographer towards Lady GagaSocial media users took to Twitter to discuss the true intentions behind the fallen photographer's touch. Some called it extremely inappropriate, while others believed that the man didn't have a chance to think about anything at all.Users called out the photographer for touching someone "inappropriately," regardless of whether they were famous or not. Others talked about how he shouldn't have thanked her like that since she was a stranger and a victim of s*xual abuse.Princess__katy@Princess__katy1@FilmUpdates Literally patted her buttocks like he was in the gym locker room. Disgusting9264@FilmUpdates Literally patted her buttocks like he was in the gym locker room. DisgustingRicky🪴✨@ricksterram242@gagadaily she helps you and you tap her there in return?!? that’s so not okay!!!274@gagadaily she helps you and you tap her there in return?!? that’s so not okay!!!Giova@ilb4ttista@ladygaganownet he was rude for “thanking” her like that32@ladygaganownet he was rude for “thanking” her like that𝖇𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖇𝖆𝖇𝖊@bardbby@ladygaganownet Why are people making excuses for this "double tap" like...? It doesn't matter! Men should not "Casually" do this to a stranger, regardless of who it is. She did not seem happy about it at all... yes she chose to walk away because had she reacted more then what?7@ladygaganownet Why are people making excuses for this "double tap" like...? It doesn't matter! Men should not "Casually" do this to a stranger, regardless of who it is. She did not seem happy about it at all... yes she chose to walk away because had she reacted more then what?Other users tried to pacify the negative comments by calling it out as it is.Nawa: Chronicles of the West@Blurryfacexbees@jomaticaaa Was the touch inappropriate? YesDid he intentionally do it? NopeBro was just getting up from a fall, it was probably a thank you type thing, not an "I want to touch lady gaga's hip inappropriately" y'all are reaching istg200@jomaticaaa Was the touch inappropriate? YesDid he intentionally do it? NopeBro was just getting up from a fall, it was probably a thank you type thing, not an "I want to touch lady gaga's hip inappropriately" y'all are reaching istgA third set of social media users tweeted about how the negative commenters weren't living in the real world. In their opinion, the photographer didn't mean any harm and was too flustered to think straight.em@emmiiiess@FilmUpdates Y’all need to live in the real world, he obviously didn’t mean to SA her or whatever, he just fell and was probably confused and embarrassed, happens to everybody, everything happened quickly and he gave her a friendly pat to thank her and say he’s fine, why make it a big dead??2232@FilmUpdates Y’all need to live in the real world, he obviously didn’t mean to SA her or whatever, he just fell and was probably confused and embarrassed, happens to everybody, everything happened quickly and he gave her a friendly pat to thank her and say he’s fine, why make it a big dead??juju⁷ ⟭⟬ 🌊@imgaytypebeat@FilmUpdates Y’all he just meant to say thanks. I doubt he genuinely meant to assault her or even touch her there but he seemed embarrassed and in a hurry. Not everything is done out of evil or menace, sometimes people just make mistakes291@FilmUpdates Y’all he just meant to say thanks. I doubt he genuinely meant to assault her or even touch her there but he seemed embarrassed and in a hurry. Not everything is done out of evil or menace, sometimes people just make mistakesbruh.exe@ThiccBayonetta@gagadaily Oh that pat on the hip was awkward, I am sure he meant to do that respectfully though, props to her for taking everything well.1797@gagadaily Oh that pat on the hip was awkward, I am sure he meant to do that respectfully though, props to her for taking everything well.The internet is divided, with some saying that it was a mistake while others claim it was on purpose.Lady Gaga was nominated for Best Original Song but lost to Naatu NaatuGaga's Top Gun: Maverick song, Hold My Hand, was nominated at the 2023 Oscars for Best Original Song. However, it lost to Naatu Naatu from RRR in that category.The 36-year-old singer entered the awards ceremony in a gorgeous and daring black Versace ballgown. It had a sheer corset top and a full skirt. Lady Gaga completed the look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.She also performed for the audience in a stripped-down look. Her hair was turned into a beautiful French braid, and she sported little to no makeup while singing to the crowd. She adorned it with casual black jeans and a dark gray t-shirt. The singer received an ovation from most of the crowd present at the Oscars.allure@allurequinneveryone expected a big production but lady gaga has once again prove that all she need is her talent to stand out. all the glam being stripped away just an intimate performance with her voice #Oscars202153291everyone expected a big production but lady gaga has once again prove that all she need is her talent to stand out. all the glam being stripped away just an intimate performance with her voice #Oscars https://t.co/TQovRbZ8ZGHer charitable attitude didn't go unnoticed by fans either. She was praised for her efforts to save the photographer in heels and a low-back dress.She later made her way up the stage to present the award for Best Picture with Liza Minnelli.