DNCE Billboard Music Awards 2016
Joe Jonas’ bodyguard (not pictured) is under fire after grabbing an audience member during DNCE’s Billboard Music Awards performance in Las Vegas on May 22, 2016. Getty Images

Joe Jonas’ bodyguard is making headlines after grabbing a woman during DNCE’s Billboard Music Awards performance.

The band took the stage to sing their hit single “Cake by the Ocean” at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday. Jonas, 26, and his band mates began their performance onstage before moving into the audience. While moving through the screaming fans the DNCE front man was approached by a woman in the crowd, who seized the opportunity the plant a kiss on Jonas’ cheek. As quickly as she leaned in a bodyguard nearby grabbed her arm, distancing her from the singer.

Fans were quick to react to the moment online. Many expressed a feeling that Jonas should have taken into consideration interaction from fans when entering the crowd. Others suggested the bodyguard was a bit too rough with the female fan, sharing photos of the moment on the social media site.

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