Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner experienced complete surprise during the Ballon d'Or ceremony when presenter Kate Scott seemingly prompted her to take off her shirt.

Harry Kane secured the prestigious individual trophy, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win it.

The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward claimed the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium after defeating rivals such as Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.

However, the star-studded gathering took an unexpected turn when Turner stepped onto the stage.

The 30-year-old Game of Thrones star appeared alongside Premier League icon Alan Shearer as she prepared for questions from prominent broadcaster Scott.

Turner expressed disbelief after mentioning that Chloe Kelly's choice to strip off her shirt following her winning goal in the Euro 2022 final remains unforgettable.

Scott inquired, "If you had to play in a movie the part of a football player, who would that football player be?"

Turner answered, "It would probably have to be Chloe Kelly to reenact that iconic celebration in the win against Germany."

Scott then playfully asked, "How would that go?"

Showing clear astonishment, Turner replied, "Do you want me to show you? Not yet."

Full Men's Ballon d'Or rankings

Here is who finished in the top 30 for the Men's Ballon d'Or award:

  • 1st. Harry Kane
  • 2nd. Kylian Mbappe
  • 3rd. Lamine Yamal
  • 4th. Rodri
  • 5th. Lionel Messi
  • 6th. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
  • 7th. Ousmane Dembélé
  • 8th. Erling Haaland
  • 9th. Michael Olise
  • 10th. Fabián Ruiz
  • 11th: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid and England)
  • 12th: Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona and Spain)
  • 13th: Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco)
  • 14th: Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal)
  • 15th: Declan Rice (Arsenal and England)
  • 16th: Ferran Torres (Barcelona/Paris Saint-Germain and Spain)
  • 17th: Vinícius Junior (Real Madrid and Brazil)
  • 18th: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea/Real Madrid and Spain)
  • 19th: Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal)
  • 20th: Willian Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain and Ecuador)
  • 21st: Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal and Brazil)
  • 22nd: Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan and Argentina)
  • 23rd: Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal)
  • 24th: Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich and Colombia)
  • 25th: Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil)
  • 26th: Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich and France)
  • 27th: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United and Portugal)
  • 28th: Julián Quinones (Al Qadsiah and Mexico)
  • 29th: Sadio Mane (Al Nassr and Senegal)
  • 29th: William Saliba (Arsenal and France)

Scott, aged 45, also caused groans from the crowd when she announced that the event would pause for a commercial break.

Attendees inside the packed auditorium grew frustrated because the ceremony had already faced major delays.

Additional controversy occurred during DAZN's live transmission of the yearly gathering.

Cameras filmed security guards grabbing a photographer after he forced his way past former Lionesses forward Lianne Sanderson and reporter Fabrizio Romano.

Yet Kane celebrated late into the night at a private Soho nightclub following his remarkable Ballon d'Or victory.

The England captain was photographed with family and friends at Cirque Le Soir.