Brits 2022: Celebrities walk the red carpet

Stars of the music world were out in force for the 2022 Brit Awards with Mastercard red carpet at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday night. 

Adele looked effortlessly glamorous in a stunning black velvet gown and flashed a huge diamond ring on her left hand as she joined an ab-flashing Maya Jama, edgy Anne-Marie, racy Ashley Roberts and a dapper Ed Sheeran for the event after cancelling her Las Vegas residency.  

The Hello songstress, 33, took home three awards on the night, including the first ever genderless Artist Of The Year gong after the male and female categories were scrapped – and wowed with a stripped-back performance of her power-ballad I Drink Wine.

Adele wowed in her black dress which featured a plunging sweetheart neckline and was cinched in at the waist to show off her gorgeous curves.

The stunning number had a sheer spotted collar detailing and matching train and had a full-length skirt which fell flatteringly to the floor.

She wore her hair perfectly blow dried in a sleek style and opted for a typically glamorous makeup look complete with a smokey eye while accessorising with pretty dangly earrings.

Adele – who is a relationship with sports agent Rich Paul after her divorce from Simon Konecki – sported a huge diamond ring on her left hand as she posed on the red carpet. 

Beautiful: The stunning number had sheer spotted collar detailing and matching train

Style: The dress had a full-length skirt which fell flatteringly to the floor

Beautiful: The stunning number had sheer spotted collar detailing and matching train and had a full-length skirt which fell flatteringly to the floor

Glowing: She wore her hair perfectly blow dried in a sleek style and opted for a typically glamorous makeup look complete with a smokey eye and accessorised with pretty dangly earrings

Glowing: She wore her hair perfectly blow dried in a sleek style and opted for a typically glamorous makeup look complete with a smokey eye and accessorised with pretty dangly earrings

Meanwhile Maya, 27, who was one of the presenters for the red carpet show during the ceremony, flaunted her impressively flat stomach in a skimpy co-ord from Mônot which featured an eye-catching zig-zag design. 

Engaged? Adele - who is a relationship with sports agent Rich Paul - sported a huge diamond ring on her left hand as she posed on the red carpet

Engaged? Adele – who is a relationship with sports agent Rich Paul – sported a huge diamond ring on her left hand as she posed on the red carpet

The DJ posed up a storm in the plunging black top with an unusually shaped front, that flowed into a matching skirt that hugged her incredible figure.  

Having recently got engaged to basketball player Ben Simmons, Maya proudly showed off her sparkling new ring posed up a storm as she arrived for the awards show.

The former Radio 1 star’s look included a barely-there zig-zag bralet teamed with a matching skirt, and wrapped up against the chilly weather with a matching faux fur stole. 

Adding a touch of glamour with pearl drop earrings, Maya finished her look with delicate silver bracelets and pointed-toe heels. 

Meanwhile Anne-Marie flashed her toned abs in a stylish unzipped leather jacket as she posed up a storm at the star-studded event.

She was joined by a dapper Ed Sheeran who caught the eye in a bright blue velvet suit teamed with a white shirt and black tie.  

Revealing: Maya Jama showed off the results of her lymphatic drainage massage as she was among the first stars to arrive for the 2022 Brit Awards at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday

Flashing the flesh: She made sure all eyes were on her in the black dress

Revealing: Maya Jama showed off the results of her lymphatic drainage massage as she was among the first stars to arrive for the 2022 Brit Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday

Legend: Ed Sheeran caught the eye in a bright blue velvet suit teamed with a white shirt and black tie as he arrived at the event

Legend: Ed Sheeran caught the eye in a bright blue velvet suit teamed with a white shirt and black tie as he arrived at the event 

Star: Anne-Marie flashed plenty of flesh in her all-black ensemble, pairing her jacket with a skimpy tie-up bralet and flared trousers

Glowing: She wore her blonde tresses in a sleek slicked back style and opted for dramatic black eye makeup

Star: Anne-Marie flashed plenty of flesh in her all-black ensemble, pairing her jacket with a skimpy tie-up bralet and flared trousers

Posing up a storm: Adele turned heads when she arrived on the red carpet at the awards ceremony a few weeks after her Las Vegas residency was cancelled

Posing up a storm: Adele turned heads when she arrived on the red carpet at the awards ceremony a few weeks after her Las Vegas residency was cancelled 

Animated: The songstress, 33, pulled some funny faces as she posed for the cameras on the red carpet

Animated: The songstress, 33, pulled some funny faces as she posed for the cameras on the red carpet 

Looking incredible: Adding a touch of glamour with red and silver dangly earrings, Adele finished her look with a light pink manicure

Looking incredible: Adding a touch of glamour with red and silver dangly earrings, Adele finished her look with a light pink manicure

Oh dear: The Someone Like You songstress made the decision to axe all her Las Vegas shows at the 11th hour, leaving fans devastated and demanding the star cover the cost of their flights and hotels in Sin City

Tough: Ticket-holders could have to wait months or even a year to see the star perform due to her other commitments

Oh dear: The Someone Like You songstress made the decision to axe all her Las Vegas shows at the 11th hour, leaving fans devastated and demanding the star cover the cost of their flights and hotels in Sin City

Owning up: Adele announced the decision in a tearful Instagram video, apologising and telling fans: 'I'm so upset and I'm really embarrassed'

Owning up: Adele announced the decision in a tearful Instagram video, apologising and telling fans: ‘I’m so upset and I’m really embarrassed’

Posing up a storm: The songstress put on a very confident display as she worked her best angles for the camera

Posing up a storm: The songstress put on a very confident display as she worked her best angles for the camera 

Change: The awards have sparked controversy after scrapping male and female categories and switching to gender-neutral gongs for the first time in its history - with Adele and Ed (pictured) battling it out for the Artist of the Year award

Change: The awards have sparked controversy after scrapping male and female categories and switching to gender-neutral gongs for the first time in its history – with Adele and Ed (pictured) battling it out for the Artist of the Year award 

Sweet: Courteney and Snow Patrol guitarist Johnny have been together for a solid seven years

Sweet: Courteney and Snow Patrol guitarist Johnny have been together for a solid seven years

Beautiful: Ashley looked incredible in the black dress which she teamed with black stiletto heels and sexy leather gloves

Beautiful: Ashley looked incredible in the black dress which she teamed with black stiletto heels and sexy leather gloves 

Pals: Anne-Marie and Ed Sheeran larked around on the red carpet as they posed for fun pictures together

Animated: Ed looked in great spirits as he got into the party spirit

Pals: Anne-Marie and Ed Sheeran larked around on the red carpet as they posed for fun pictures together

Classy: Courtney looked sleek in a silky black blouse and velvet skirt as she posed with her arm around Johnny

Classy: Courtney looked sleek in a silky black blouse and velvet skirt as she posed with her arm around Johnny 

Skimpy: Raye flashed some flesh in a shiny orange dress

Racy: She went without underwear to pose in the sexy number that had cut-out sections on the side

Skimpy: Raye flashed some flesh in a shiny orange dress and went without underwear to pose in the sexy number that had cut-out sections on the side 

Blonde beauty: Emily Atack showed off her hourglass curves in a floor-length black dress which featured sparkly detailing around her waist

Blonde beauty: Emily Atack showed off her hourglass curves in a floor-length black dress which featured sparkly detailing around her waist 

Triumphant: Adele scooped three awards on the night, the Song of the Year Award, the Artist of the Year Award and best album

Triumphant: Adele scooped three awards on the night, the Song of the Year Award, the Artist of the Year Award and best album

Happy: She didn't reference her cancelled Las Vegas residency during either of her acceptance speeches

Brave face: She brushed off her recent controversy on the night

Happy: She didn’t reference her cancelled Las Vegas residency during either of her acceptance speeches 

Anne-Marie flashed plenty of flesh in her all-black ensemble, pairing her jacket with a skimpy tie-up bralet and flared trousers.

She wore her blonde tresses in a sleek slicked back style and opted for dramatic black eye makeup.

Also making an appearance on the red carpet was Friends star Courteney Cox and her Snow Patrol guitarist partner Johnny McDaid who both posed in black ensembles. 

Ed put on a confident display on the red carpet in his blue suit which he teamed with shiny black shoes and his crisp shirt. 

Ashley Roberts flashed plenty of leg in her black dress which featured a dramatic thigh-split and cut-out sections as she posed up a storm.

She also teased a hint of her ample assets in the halter-neck design and wore her blonde hair in loose waves. 

Wow! The DJ who is set to be one of the presenters for the red carpet show during the star-studded ceremony, proved that paying a visit to the salon paid off

Wow! The DJ who is set to be one of the presenters for the red carpet show during the star-studded ceremony, proved that paying a visit to the salon paid off

Radiant beauty: Olivia was the picture of elegance in the silver dress and worked all her best angles for the camera

Stunning: She caught the eye

Radiant beauty: Olivia was the picture of elegance in the silver dress and worked all her best angles for the camera 

Oops! At one point, Maya came dangerously close to suffering a wardrobe malfunction as she flashed a hint of underboob in the skimpy crop top

Oops! At one point, Maya came dangerously close to suffering a wardrobe malfunction as she flashed a hint of underboob in the skimpy crop top 

Flaunt it! Maya posed up a storm in the plunging black top with an unusually shaped front

Showing it off! She teamed the top with a matching skirt that hugged her incredible figure

Flaunt it! Maya posed up a storm in the plunging black top with a zig-zag front, that flowed into a matching skirt that hugged her incredible figure

Stylish lady: Molly King looked great in a lime green mini dress which she teamed with chunky black heels

Stylish lady: Molly King looked great in a lime green mini dress which she teamed with chunky black heels 

Brunette beauty: AJ wore her dark locks in a sleek wet style and opted for a very glamorous makeup look

Details: She accessorised with statement gold jewellery

Brunette beauty: AJ wore her dark locks in a sleek wet style and opted for a very glamorous makeup look

Pre-awards mood! Clearly in high spirits ahead of the ceremony, Maya flipped her middle finger for the cameras, offering a glimpse of her sparkling engagement ring

Pre-awards mood! Clearly in high spirits ahead of the ceremony, Maya flipped her middle finger for the cameras, offering a glimpse of her sparkling engagement ring

Pert posterior: She left very little to the imagination in her black outfit which she teamed with black and silver heels and toted a white bag

Peachy: She flashed some serious flesh

Pert posterior: She left very little to the imagination in her black outfit which she teamed with black and silver heels and toted a white bag 

Radiant: Molly looked incredible in her bright green dress which had a pretty halterneck design and ruched detailing

Radiant: Molly looked incredible in her bright green dress which had a pretty halterneck design and ruched detailing 

Wow! Made In Chelsea star Zara McDermott looked incredible in a black thigh-split dress which had a low-cut corset neckline

Incredible: She made sure all eyes were on her

Wow! Made In Chelsea star Zara McDermott looked incredible in a black thigh-split dress which had a low-cut corset neckline

Happy: KSI looked thrilled to be hitting the red carpet and wore a light grey suit teamed with purple leather gloves

Happy: KSI looked thrilled to be hitting the red carpet and wore a light grey suit teamed with purple leather gloves 

Beautiful: Olivia was radiant on the night and sported a glamorous makeup look, completer with a slick of dark pink lip and long eyelashes

Beautiful: Olivia was radiant on the night and sported a glamorous makeup look, completer with a slick of dark pink lip and long eyelashes

Style: Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker showed off her edgy fashion sense in a flowing white dress

Heels: She wore chunky shoes and toted a boxy bag

Style: Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker showed off her edgy fashion sense in a flowing white dress with orange detailing at the top 

Thigh-split: Bree Runway showed off her assets in a velvet black dress and wore statement gold jewellery

Thigh-split: Bree Runway showed off her assets in a velvet black dress and wore statement gold jewellery 

Handsome: Sam Fender wore a grey suit as he posed with his band on the red carpet and looked in great spirits

Handsome: Sam Fender wore a grey suit as he posed with his band on the red carpet and looked in great spirits 

All smiles: Ashley made sure that all eyes were on her in her thigh-split dress

All smiles: Ashley made sure that all eyes were on her in her thigh-split dress 

Fame: Liam Gallagher's children Lennon Gallagher and Molly Moorish-Gallagher arrived at the event together and both wore black outfits

Dapper: Lennon looked just like his famous father

Fame: Liam Gallagher’s children Lennon Gallagher and Molly Moorish-Gallagher arrived at the event together and both wore black outfits 

Looking handsome! Host Mo Gilligan looked suave in a black and white suit and wore a bow tie as he posed ahead of his presenting duties

Looking handsome! Host Mo Gilligan looked suave in a black and white suit and wore a bow tie as he posed ahead of his presenting duties 

Pucker up! Sally and Ronnie Wood looked great together on the red carpet, with Ronnie wearing a fairly casual ensemble

Pucker up! Sally and Ronnie Wood looked great together on the red carpet, with Ronnie wearing a fairly casual ensemble 

Music stars: David Guetta and Jessica Ledon cosied up on the red carpet

Together: David wore a white ensemble as he put his arm around his girlfriend

Music stars: David Guetta and Jessica Ledon cosied up on the red carpet, with David wearing a white ensemble as he put his arm around his girlfriend

Radiant: Vicky showed off her natural beauty with a slick of dewy makeup and wore her hair in her short cropped style for the event

Radiant: Vicky showed off her natural beauty with a slick of dewy makeup and wore her hair in her short cropped style for the event 

The outfit: Adele fanned out her stunning dress which had sheer detailing on the train and around her cleavage

The outfit: Adele fanned out her stunning dress which had sheer detailing on the train and around her cleavage 

Posing up a storm: Adele looked classically beautiful in her black dress as she flicked her hair around on the red carpet

Posing up a storm: Adele looked classically beautiful in her black dress as she flicked her hair around on the red carpet 

Busty: She showed off a hint of her ample assets in the velvet number which clung to her figure

Love life: She wore a huge ring on her wedding band hand

Busty: She showed off a hint of her ample assets in the velvet number which clung to her figure 

Stunning: The star had on a beautiful makeup look, sporting a light pink lip and dramatic smokey eye look

Stunning: The star had on a beautiful makeup look, sporting a light pink lip and dramatic smokey eye look 

Two looks: Maya later changed into a red dress with cut out sections as she presented parts of the ceremony

Two looks: Maya later changed into a red dress with cut out sections as she presented parts of the ceremony

Looking glam: Adele made her return to the UK for the awards and later took to the stage to perform

Looking glam: Adele made her return to the UK for the awards and later took to the stage to perform

Elsewhere Talia Storm left little to the imagination in a racy cut-out black leotard and showed off her pert posterior on the red carpet 

Mere hours ahead of the ceremony, Maya revealed she’d paid a visit to a London clinic to get a lympathic draining massage.

The treatment helps to reduce bloating and flush out excess fluids through the application of gentle pressure to the abdomen. 

And Maya gave the uninitiated an insight into her treatment by sharing a short Instagram video while preparing for her latest red carpet appearance at the Brits.

Taking to the social media platform, the presenter exposed her torso while clinicians kneaded the skin, a technique that helps stimulate the lymph glands and guide lymph flow back to the blood circulation. 

Captioning the clip, she assured followers: ‘It doesn’t hurt at all just feels like a different type of massage.’

Evidently pleased with the results, Maya later shared a photo of her flat abdomen, adding: ‘I was bloateesha before and this is after. Def recommended.’ [sic] 

What a result! After receiving the massage, Maya proudly displayed the results of the treatment as she showed off her washboard abs

 What a result! After receiving the massage, Maya proudly displayed the results of the treatment as she showed off her washboard abs

Quirky: Sports star Alex Scott made sure to show off plenty of leg with a black lace dress which had a longer train at the back

Work it: She smiled for the cameras

Quirky: Sports star Alex Scott made sure to show off plenty of leg with a black lace dress which had a longer train at the back 

The presenter confirmed her engagement to basketball player Ben Simmons in January after a whirlwind seven-month romance having been first romantically linked in June 2021, when they were seen together at London restaurant Sexy Fish. 

It was a huge night for music at the Brit Awards on Tuesday evening – with Adele taking home three gongs at the O2 Arena, including the first ever genderless Artist Of The Year award after the male and female categories were scrapped.

The Easy On Me singer also won the award for Song Of The Year and the coveted Album Of The Year after being nominated for four gongs along with Ed, who gave two performances on the night. 

The ceremony kicked off at 8pm on ITV and was presented by Mo Gilligan for the first time, with Maya hosting the red carpet.   

Stunning display: Vick Hope looked every inch the superstar in a gold glitzy dress as she posed up a storm

Confident: She wore her brunette hair in a curly style

Stunning display: Vick Hope looked every inch the superstar in a gold glitzy dress as she posed up a storm 

Need some help? As members of her team perfectly positioned her look for the red carpet, Maya proudly showed off her glamorous outfit

Need some help? As members of her team perfectly positioned her look for the red carpet, Maya proudly showed off her glamorous outfit

Pout: Tom Grennan showed off his unique sense of style in a cream suit which he teamed with a white shirt and brown shiny shoes

Pout: Tom Grennan showed off his unique sense of style in a cream suit which he teamed with a white shirt and brown shiny shoes 

Stunning display: Strictly judge Oti Mabuse wowed in a gold thigh-split dress which featured a busty top section

Ample assets: She showed  a glimpse of her cleavage in the daring number

Stunning display: Strictly judge Oti Mabuse wowed in a gold thigh-split dress which featured a busty top section as she posed with her hands on her hips 

Dapper: Mo looked calm and relaxed ahead of his presenting debut as he posed with his hands in his pockets

Dapper: Mo looked calm and relaxed ahead of his presenting debut as he posed with his hands in his pockets 

Leggy display: Jaime worked all her best angles on the red carpet in her thigh-skimming dress

Boosting her height: She wore towering heels too

Leggy display: Jaime worked all her best angles on the red carpet in her thigh-skimming dress

Family: Tom attended the ceremony with his proud mother who looked super stylish in a black and red suit

Family: Tom attended the ceremony with his proud mother who looked super stylish in a black and red suit 

Friendly: Little Simz snapped selfies with her adoring fans as she made her way along the red carpet

Friendly: Little Simz snapped selfies with her adoring fans as she made her way along the red carpet 

Recovered: AJ looked back on top form as she attended the ceremony after injuring her foot late last year and even wore heels

Beauty: She put on a radiant display

Recovered: AJ looked back on top form as she attended the ceremony after injuring her foot late last year and even wore heels 

Incredible: Jaime had her beautifully toned pins on display in the black mini dress as she posed confidently at the event

Incredible: Jaime had her beautifully toned pins on display in the black mini dress as she posed confidently at the event 

Style icon: Olympic diver Tom Daley showed off his quirky fashion sense in a Versace shirt and black waist coat

All smiles: He looked in great spirits

Style icon: Olympic diver Tom Daley showed off his quirky fashion sense in a Versace shirt and black waist coat 

Glowing: Joy Crookes showed off her toned abs in a gold sequinned skirt and matching bralet

Glitzy: She also also wore a hooded cape on the red carpet

Glowing: Joy Crookes showed off her toned abs in a gold sequinned skirt and matching bralet and also wore a hooded cape on the red carpet 

Glamorous: Hannah Waddingham looked glitzy in a long black dress and wore her blonde tresses swept up in a chic chiffon

Glamorous: Hannah Waddingham looked glitzy in a long black dress and wore her blonde tresses swept up in a chic chiffon

All the lads: Sam Fender looked very handsome in a grey suit and white shirt while larking around on the red carpet with his band

All the lads: Sam Fender looked very handsome in a grey suit and white shirt while larking around on the red carpet with his band 

Cosy: Husband and wife Love Island duo Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore looked great together on the red carpet

Cosy: Husband and wife Love Island duo Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore looked great together on the red carpet 

Leggy: Singer Gracey but on a busty display in a thigh-skimming black dress and toted a tiny Miu Miu handbag

Leggy: Singer Gracey but on a busty display in a thigh-skimming black dress and toted a tiny Miu Miu handbag 

Green goddess: Becky Hill wowed in a sequin emerald dress and completed her stunning look with a pair of dangly silver earrings

Green goddess: Becky Hill wowed in a sequin emerald dress and completed her stunning look with a pair of dangly silver earrings 

Bold move: Harriet Rose rocked a pink floral Pinko suit and sky-scraper heels

Bold move: Harriet Rose rocked a pink floral Pinko suit and sky-scraper heels 

Rising star: Lola Young posed in a quilted shiny black jacket and wore chunky matching heels as she hit the red carpet

Rising star: Lola Young posed in a quilted shiny black jacket and wore chunky matching heels as she hit the red carpet 

The show got off to a bang with a spectacular theatrical performance from Ed with a new version of Bad Habits, for which he was joined by special guests Bring Me The Horizon. 

With medleys and music legends at the heart of the BRITs on-stage performances, Anne-Marie – who fell over during her performance – and KSI along with Digital Farm Animals delivered a show-stopping three song set whilst rock royalty Liam Gallagher braved a helicopter to the O2 arena to perform his new single Everything’s Electric. 

The 2022 BRIT Awards was truly Adele’s night and she performed a stripped-back version of her power-ballad I Drink Wine before winning three awards, bringing her complete tally of BRIT trophies to 12 since winning the first ever Rising Star award in 2008. 

Adele was presented with the prestigious Mastercard Album of the Year for the third time, having won for her previous two albums in 2012 and 2016 – the only solo artist in BRITs history to have won this award three times.

The songstress also became the first ever recipient of the BRITs’ inaugural Artist of the Year award, with her third victory claimed with the win for Song of the Year for Easy On Me.  

Newcomer: Holly Humberstone wore a sheer dress embroidered with sparkly black flowers and leaves

Newcomer: Holly Humberstone wore a sheer dress embroidered with sparkly black flowers and leaves 

Stunning: The presenter, who was acting as one of the hosts for ITV2's red carpet covering of the awards, wowed in her scantily-clad outfit

Stunning: The presenter, who was acting as one of the hosts for ITV2’s red carpet covering of the awards, wowed in her scantily-clad outfit

Sporting star: Sir Mo Farah looked dapper in a brown checked suit which he teamed with white and black trainers

Sporting star: Sir Mo Farah looked dapper in a brown checked suit which he teamed with white and black trainers 

Making a statement: Fleur East showed off her legs in sheer tights and a silver jacket dress

Making a statement: Fleur East showed off her legs in sheer tights and a silver jacket dress 

The International counterparts to these new categories similarly saw two unbeatable global artists celebrated; with Billie Eilish picking up International Artist of the Year and Olivia Rodrigo presented with International Song of the Year for Good 4 U – the biggest selling international single of the year in the UK.

International Group went to Silk Sonic – the collaborative superduo consisting of US artists Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. 

Making her BRITs debut both on stage with an electrifying two-song performance, and in this year’s shortlists, Little Simz was presented with Best New Artist, beating off competition from Central Cee, Griff, Joy Crookes and Self Esteem. 

She was joined on stage by actress Emma Corrin. The Mercury Prize winning London band Wolf Alice won Best Group, the second year they had been nominated in this category.

The 2022 BRITs Rising Star shortlist saw three incredible female artists compete for the coveted prize, as chosen by critics and heads of music to identify the future stars of British music.   

A vision: The former Radio 1 star's look included a barely-there zig-zag bralet teamed with a matching skirt, and wrapped up against the chilly weather with a matching faux fur stole

A vision: The former Radio 1 star’s look included a barely-there zig-zag bralet teamed with a matching skirt, and wrapped up against the chilly weather with a matching faux fur stole

Stunner: Adding a touch of glamour with pearl drop earrings, Maya finished her look with delicate silver bracelets and pointed-toe heels

Stunner: Adding a touch of glamour with pearl drop earrings, Maya finished her look with delicate silver bracelets and pointed-toe heels

Drama: It comes after The Brit Awards sparked controversy after scrapping male and female categories and switching to gender-neutral gongs for the first time in its history

Drama: It comes after The Brit Awards sparked controversy after scrapping male and female categories and switching to gender-neutral gongs for the first time in its history

Stunning: Brunette beauty Maya also took to Instagram to share sizzling snaps of herself getting ready before hitting the red carpet

Stunning: Brunette beauty Maya also took to Instagram to share sizzling snaps of herself getting ready before hitting the red carpet 

Stars: Johnny McDaid and Courteney Cox put on a united display at the awards ceremony, as they spend time in the UK together

Stars: Johnny McDaid and Courteney Cox put on a united display at the awards ceremony, as they spend time in the UK together

Strictly stars: Graziano Di Prima and Oti Mabuse were all smiles as they posed together at the event

Strictly stars: Graziano Di Prima and Oti Mabuse were all smiles as they posed together at the event 

Edgy: Abby Roberts showed off her figure in a sheer black dress and sported dyed-pink hair

Edgy: Abby Roberts showed off her figure in a sheer black dress and sported dyed-pink hair 

Cool: Nathan Evans wore an eye-catching light blue jacket and black jeans for the event

Cool: Nathan Evans wore an eye-catching light blue jacket and black jeans for the event

Winner Holly Humberstone got to perform to her biggest audience yet with a rendition of her new single London is Lonely, and was introduced on stage by last year’s Rising Star recipient, Griff.

The BRITs in 2022 saw a number of changes to awards categories in order to create even more opportunities for artists to be recognised. 

The recipient of the BRITs’ first ever Songwriter of the Year award tonight went to Ed Sheeran before he performed a second number, The Joker and The Queen later in the show. 

Having picked up two awards last year, Dua Lipa, was awarded with Pop/R&B Act, and having received her first ever BRIT nominations this year Becky Hill was awarded Dance Act. 

Icons: Eurovision stars Maneskin all showed off their senses of style in cool ensembles as they all posed together

Icons: Eurovision stars Maneskin all showed off their senses of style in cool ensembles as they all posed together 

Anticipated: It's set to be a big night for British music, with Adele and Ed Sheeran leading the 2022 BRIT Awards nominations, with an impressive four nods each

Anticipated: It’s set to be a big night for British music, with Adele and Ed Sheeran leading the 2022 BRIT Awards nominations, with an impressive four nods each 

Tonight! The Brit Awards 2022 will air on ITV at 8PM live from the 02 Arena in London

Tonight! The Brit Awards 2022 will air on ITV at 8PM live from the 02 Arena in London

Big names: Wednesday's ceremony will see Ed Sheeran, Liam Gallagher, Adele, Dave, Little Simz, and this year's Rising Star award winner, Holly Humberstone, take to the stage for performances

Big names: Wednesday’s ceremony will see Ed Sheeran, Liam Gallagher, Adele, Dave, Little Simz, and this year’s Rising Star award winner, Holly Humberstone, take to the stage for performances

Exciting: The Brit Awards 2022 will air on ITV at 8PM live from the 02 Arena in London

Exciting: The Brit Awards 2022 will air on ITV at 8PM live from the 02 Arena in London

Winner: Becky picked up an award for dance music on the night and gave an emotional speech

Winner: Becky picked up an award for dance music on the night and gave an emotional speech

Stars: Edmund Irwin-Singer, Joe Seaward, Dave Bayley and Drew MacFarlane of Glass Animals all posed together in bright knit wear

Stars: Edmund Irwin-Singer, Joe Seaward, Dave Bayley and Drew MacFarlane of Glass Animals all posed together in bright knit wear

Having fun: Leigh Francis AKA Keith Lemon was snappiing photos with his adoring fans at the event

Having fun: Leigh Francis AKA Keith Lemon was snappiing photos with his adoring fans at the event 

Alternative/Rock Act went to Sam Fender (bringing his UK record label Polydor’s tally of trophies up to 5), who later in the show went on to wow the audience with a performance of his Top Ten hit single Seventeen Going Under. 

British rap royalty Dave was presented with the award for Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act by Arsenal legends Ian Wright and Bukayo Saka, and closed the ceremony with a triumphant performance of In The Fire, where he was joined by fellow rappers Ghetts, Giggs, Fredo, Konyikeh and Meekz.  

Presenters on the night included Courtney Cox and Johnny McDaid, Brian Cox, Vicky McClure, Jodie Whittaker, Mo Farah, Tom Daley and Ronnie Wood.   

BRIT AWARDS 2022: WINNERS

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

Adele – WINNER 

Dave

Ed Sheeran

Little Simz

Sam Fender

GROUP

Coldplay

D-Block Europe

Little Mix

London Grammar

Wolf Alice – WINNER

BRITs RISING STAR 

Holly Humberstone – WINNER!

Bree Runway

Lola Young

SONG OF THE YEAR

A1 & J1 – Latest Trends

Adele – Easy On Me – WINNER 

Anne-Marie/KSI/Digital Farm Animals – Don’t Play

Becky Hill & David Guetta – Remember

Central Cee – Obsessed With You

Dave ft. Stormzy – Clash

Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits

Elton John & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)

Glass Animals – Heat Waves

Joel Corry/Raye/David Guetta – Bed

KSI – Holiday

Nathan Evans/220Kid/Billen Red – Wellerman

Riton x Nightcrawlers ft. Mufasa & Hypeman – Friday

Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body

Tom Grennan – Little Bit Of Love

BEST NEW ARTIST

Joy Crookes

Central Cee

Self Esteem

Griff

Little Simz-WINNER

MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Adele – 30- WINNER

Dave – We’re All Alone In This Together

Ed Sheeran – =

Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under

POP, R&B

Adele

Dua Lipa – WINNER

Ed Sheeran

Griff

Joy Crookes

DANCE

Becky Hill- WINNER

Calvin Harris

Fred

Joel Corry

Raye

ROCK, ALTERNATIVE

Coldplay

Glass Animals

Sam Fender – WINNER

Tom Grennan

Wolf Alice

HIP-HOP, GRIME, RAP 

AJ Tracey

Central Cee

Dave- WINNER

Ghetts

Little Simz

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST 

Billie Eilish- WINNER

Doja Cat

Lil Nas X

Olivia Rodrigo

Taylor Swift

INTERNATIONAL GROUP

ABBA

BTS

Måneskin

Silk Sonic/Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak – WINNER 

The War On Drugs

BEST INTERNATIONAL SONG

ATB / Topic / A7S – Your Love (9PM)

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Ckay – Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)

Doja Cat ft SZA – Kiss Me More

Drake ft Lil Baby – Girls Want Girls

Galantis, David Guetta & Little Mix – Heartbreak Anthem

Jonasu – Black Magic

Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber – Stay

Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me By Your Name)

Lil TJ & 6lack – Calling My Phone

Maneskin – I Wanna Be Your Slave

Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4U – WINNER 

Polo G – Rapstar

Tiesto – The Business

The Weeknd – Save Your Tears

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR 

Inflo – WINNER 

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR  

Ed Sheeran – WINNER 

 

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