While Andee C considered the action to be potential discrimination, one netizen had an alternative explanation to the security guard's actions.Another pointed to A-mei's 2014 concert, where she was, as potentially being the reason for fans being asked to put down the Pride flag.
Then-Minister for Communications and Information Yaacob Ibrahim said that "this segment of the show promoted a pro-LGBT message" and that passers-by may "chance upon the performances" as it was an outdoor event.