Madonna — Violently Yanked to Ground During Awards Show

Madonna was horse collared and yanked off a riser onto a stage feet below … all at the hands of a backup dancer.

The singer was performing Wednesday night at the Brit Awards in London, wearing a cape with her back to the audience.  The plot was for the backup dancer to dramatically pull the cape off of her as she revealed a sparkly outfit.

But before the pull Madonna was supposed to untie the cape strap around her neck.  It got stuck and before it could be undone the backup dancer did his thing, propelling Madonna neck first into the stage.

She took a minute to collect herself and then went on performing.

It’s the first time in 20 years Madonna appeared at the Brit Awards.   

Excellent bet it will take another 20 to get her back.