Cher and Liza Minnelli have sent their support to Madonna after she fell backwards down a set of stairs during her BRIT Awards performance.

Lisa wrote on Facebook: "Somebody told me that my friend Madonna fell while performing but she is incapable of doing such a thing. You couldn't keep Madonna down if you tried."

And Cher tweeted: "Heard Madonna Fell On Stage This is Something WE ALL DREAD??

"MADGE, I GIVE U PROPS,U R a CHAMP 4 FINISHING YOUR SONG??I HOPE U R UNHURT (sic)"

Following the incident at London's O2 Arena, Madonna reassured her fans she was unhurt.

Alongside a mock up of herself in the cape, she wrote on Instagram: "Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight! But nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I'm fine #livingforlove (sic)."

Despite the nasty fall - during which the audience heard a loud thud as she toppled down the stairs and dropped her microphone - the 'Hung Up' hitmaker managed to continue with her performance.

Ironically, the lyrics to her latest song spoke about seeing her "stumble" and "carry on".

She sang: "Lifted me up, and watched me stumble.

"After the heartache I'm gonna carry on."