Liza Minnelli was ‘sabotaged’ at Oscars and ‘forced’ to appear in wheelchair

Longtime collaborator Michael Feinstein has alleged that the manner of Minnelli's appearance presenting best picture last month was largely against her wishes

Liza Minnelli was forced" to appear in a wheelchair against her will at last month's Oscars, a longtime collaborator has claimed.

Michael Feinstein, a singer and pianist and friend of Minnelli has said that her appearance at the end of the ceremony, in which she presented the best picture award alongside Lady Gaga, left her very disappointed".