There was a mysterious presence on the 2025 Tony Awards red carpet last night, and no, we aren't talking about The Phantom of the Opera.
, a TikTok influencer known for his mission to crack open every soda in existence, one bottle at a time, crashed the red carpet shortly before the start of the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall.
The Scout's sudden appearance, in his distinctive glasses (the Ma Piece 3 Horn Sunglasses in textured black/spotty tortoise from Morgenthal Frederics), was particularly notable due to his currently being on the receiving end of a restraining order from Tony nominee Tom Francis (of Sunset Boulevard). Thankfully, the pair remained at a safe distance, never to be seen together, with Francis walking the carpet hours before Scout's unexpected appearance.
Note: The above article is satire. For those not on TikTok, Soda Scout is a character presented by Francis on the platform on a dedicated side account. No actual restraining order exists, and Francis was welcomed back onto the carpet in character after he had completed the walk as a Tony nominee.
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