T&T: Whoa, donkey!

Soca divas in a real live catfight.

DUBBED "soca divas" by fete promoters who, as advertising gimmicks, insist on setting up "battles" between them, Denise "Saucy Wow" Belfon and Destra Garcia on Thursday seemed to have interpreted the rubric literally; resulting in a rough and tumble physical fight.

The two were, at the time, backstage at a calypso competition put on by the House of Angostura for its employees, when a conflict broke out over the not so simple matter of which of them should perform next as guest artistes.

Eyewitness reports said Belfon was listed to perform ahead of Destra but the latter slipped into the slot and began singing. Upon completion, Belfon reportedly addressed Destra, complaining of the latter's move. With no response coming from the accused, Belfon insisted and, again, according to reports, Destra threw a drink on her.

Sunday's Trinidad Guardian carries a story which wraps up the catfight very neatly.

Less than 18 hours after engaging in a brawl in the car park of Angostura Ltd on Thursday night, Denise “Saucy Wow” Belfon and Destra Garcia are once again close friends.

Both women issued a joint statement yesterday, apologising to the nation, fans and respective families for their distressing behaviour.