Stars of the showbiz world hit the red carpet on Saturday as the BRITS got here to Manchester for the first time.
Maya Jama led the glamour as she joined pop’s most interesting Olivia Dean and Harry Styles for the biggest night in music at the metropolis’s Co-op Live.
Channeling her internal Marilyn Monroe, the Love Island host, 31, surprised in a slinky white sequin gown which showcased her ample cleavage and hourglass body.
After touchdown 5 nominations, Olivia Dean, 26, made her grand entrance in a gorgeous Loewe yellow floral costume.
Dressed in a Chanel pinstripe swimsuit, Harry Styles, 32, made his first red carpet look in three years.
The One Direction star is about to make a main return to the stage with a efficiency to coincide together with his album launch subsequent week.
Maya Jama stole the show in a white sequin gown as she led the glamour on the BRIT Awards red carpet in Manchester on Saturday night
After touchdown 5 nominations, Olivia Dean made her grand entrance in a gorgeous yellow floral costume from designer Loewe
Harry Styles confirmed off his fashion in a pinstripe swimsuit from Chanel which he teamed with ballet flats and a gray tie
Rosalia caught the eye in a dramatic feathered matching high and skirt from Chanel, whereas Mabel, 30, minimize a glamorous determine in an ethereal teal frilled costume.
Sharon Osbourne, 73, and her daughter Kelly, 41, put on a united show as they prepared to accept an honour in memory of Ozzy.
The former X Factor choose, 73, spoke forward of the late rocker’s posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award.
As son Jack prepares to welcome his fifth little one, second with spouse Aree Gearhart, Sharon mentioned of being a grandmother: ‘Oh it is the greatest, its the entire cause to maintain going, to place a smile on your face’.
Kelly, 41, and Sharon each wore candy tributes to the late rocker on their black outfits.
Sharon confirmed off a bat formed broach on her lapel saying: ‘It’s a pin [he] all the time wore’, whereas Kelly wore a crucifix which was additionally owned by Ozzy.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy died in July final yr aged 76 simply two weeks after performing a farewell live performance together with his bandmates at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham.
Robbie Williams and his spouse Ayda Field packed on the PDA earlier than the singer joined Sharon and Kelly for a photograph.
The Rock DJ hitmaker, 52, will lead a particular devoted efficiency to Ozzy, following his dying final yr.
Channeling her internal Marilyn Monroe, the Love Island host surprised in a slinky white sequin gown which showcased her ample cleavage and hourglass body
Maya draped a cream furry stole over her arms as she posed up a storm for the cameras
Rosalia ensured all eyes have been on her as she graced the red carpet in a dramatic black and cream feathered co-ord from Chanel
The singer beamed as she confirmed off the assertion crop high and voluminous skirt
Mabel confirmed off her costume as she twirled for the digital camera
Sharon Osbourne and her daughter Kelly put on a united show as they arrived to simply accept the honour in reminiscence of Ozzy
Kelly displayed her very slender body in a black costume and feathered stole
The awards might be closed out by an all-star rock tribute efficiency which might be led by Robbie Williams (pictured with Kelly and Sharon)
The singer was supported by his glamorous spouse Ayda Field on the black carpet and the pair could not resist packing on the PDA
Robbie was in entertainer mode as he posed in his assertion swimsuit
Jade Thirlwall and boyfriend Jordan Stephens hit the red carpet collectively
The singer wore a customized off-white patterned coat costume
Lola Young, who’s up for 5 awards, confirmed off her fashion as she took to the red carpet in a strapless khaki high and blue snakeskin print trousers
Newly-single Olivia Attwood put on a courageous face following the breakdown of her marriage to footballer Bradley Dack
Ashley Roberts put on a daring show in an electrical blue chiffon gown which featured a thigh-high slit and a minimize out part slightly below the bust
Davina McCall put on a loved-up show along with her hairdresser husband Michael Douglas
The presenter, 58, confirmed off her age-defying determine in a black and nude minidress
Sian Welby (left) and Ferne McCann (proper) have been the first arrivals for the UK’s biggest night in music
Vogue Williams rocked a neon satin halterneck polka dot costume to the ceremony
The Irish presenter, 40, smiled as she strutted down the black carpet in her heels
Sophie Habboo, 31, (left) seemed unimaginable as she went braless in a plunging black costume, whereas GK Barry, 26, (proper) put on a glitzy show in her floor-length quantity
Sophie confirmed off her lengthy legs as she strutted down the black carpet
The tv character posed with husband Jamie Laing,37. Speaking to Daily Mail, Jamie poked enjoyable at his eye-catching outfit, which included a tank high and sunglasse
Fleur East opted for a brown satin co-ord with white collar and sleeve detailing
EastEnders actress Molly Rainford opted for red co-ord and leather-based night gloves, whereas Shona McGarty was dripping in silver chains
Gemma Atkinson, 41, opted for a good white shirt and high-waisted black trousers
Aj Odudu (left), 38, wowed in a silver bra and lengthy black skirt which showcased her toned physique, whereas Jaime Winstone (proper) introduced the drama in an embellished coat with furry trim
BRITs host Jack Whitehall was joined by his fiancée Roxy Horner
Roxy confirmed off her mannequin determine in a beaded minidress which had loads of quantity
Calvin Harris and his spouse Vick Hope additionally made the journey to Manchester for the ceremony
Vick, 36, seemed attractive in a navy minidress and fluffy pompom footwear
Noel Gallagher has been honoured as Songwriter of the Year
Skepta, who’s up for Song Of The Year, seemed cool, whereas Aitch (proper) seemed cheery
Hannah Cooper-Dommett cradled her child bump as she hit the red carpet along with her husband Joel
Singer and The Traitors star Cat Burns rocked a blue co-ord
Meanwhile, Jamie Laing joked he is entered his ‘midlife disaster period’ since changing into a first-time father.
The former Made In Chelsea star and spouse Sophie Habboo loved a break from parenting duties as they hit the red carpet.
The couple welcomed their first little one collectively, son Ziggy, in December, and mentioned that their child boy has already began ‘smiling and laughing.’
Speaking to Daily Mail, Jamie poked enjoyable at his eye-catching outfit, which included a tank high and sun shades, whereas Sophie arrived in a plunging black thigh-split gown.
The Made In Chelsea star additionally mirrored on the ‘strain’ to bounce again after giving delivery, saying she merely needed to go for one thing ‘enjoyable’ along with her outfit.
Reflecting on her first few weeks as a mum, Sophie mentioned: ‘Everything! He’s now smiling and laughing and he simply seems at me and smiles and I’m going ”you make my world go spherical!” which is the greatest.’
Jamie added: ‘It’s simply the coolest factor ever, I’ve a little child that I simply love greater than something, it is the smartest thing ever.’
Sophie then shared there may be ‘strain’ to bounce again so quickly after changing into a mum, saying: ‘I believe there’s all the time strain to look and really feel your greatest, however I simply suppose it is so enjoyable this night so I simply needed to go for one thing enjoyable, he is obtained his sun shades on!’
‘I’ve gone for a tank high, I’ve by no means worn a tank high ever, and sun shades,’ Jamie laughed,’ together with his spouse agreeing: ‘Jamie in his dad period is absolutely bringing it, he is restyled himself.’
‘This is my midlife disaster period, and I’m going to decorate like this endlessly now. I’m the higher dad or mum, I’m by far the higher dad or mum, no I believe she’s the higher dad or mum,’ Jamie mentioned.
A bunch of TV and radio personalities additionally arrived for the biggest night in music.
Capital Radio host Sian Welby, 39, put on a leggy show in a rust colored mini costume which featured a strapless corset bodice and ruffled skirt.
Adding inches to her body with a pair of platform champagne colored heels, the presenter beamed as she accessorised with a chunky pearl necklace.
Amber Gill put on a scorching show in a plunging black PVC minidress as she led the Love Island stars attending the ceremony
Love Island star Molly Marsh channelled her internal Kylie Minogue in a hooded champagne gown, whereas Toni Laites opted for a ballerina impressed look
Montana Brown shimmered in a slinky mesh costume which showcased her slender determine
Kaz Crossley, 31, who starred in the 2018 sequence, was additionally amongst the actuality star attendees and put on a busty show in a purple costume
Ella Thomas turned heads in a figure-hugging white halterneck gown
Selling Sunset’s Bre Triesi confirmed off loads of cleavage as she went braless in a sheer black gown
A bunch of TV and radio personalities additionally arrived for the biggest night in music.
Capital Radio host Sian Welby, 39, put on a leggy show in a rust colored mini costume which featured a strapless corset bodice and ruffled skirt.
Adding inches to her body with a pair of platform champagne colored heels, the presenter beamed as she accessorised with a chunky pearl necklace.
Meanwhile Ferne McCann wowed in a figure-hugging black strapless costume with gold detailing and black mesh gloves.
Fleur East, in the meantime, opted for a brown satin co-ord with white collar and sleeve detailing.
Showcasing her cleavage in the high, the singer paired the look with sparkly silver platform heels.
Ashley Roberts put on a daring show in an electrical blue chiffon gown which featured a thigh-high slit and a minimize out part slightly below the bust.
GK Barry was dressed to impress in a shimmering black gown which was adorned with floral detailing.
Love Island stars also headed to the arena. Molly Marsh channelled her internal Kylie Minogue in a hooded champagne gown, paying homage to the singer’s iconic look from her 2001 Can’t Get You Out Of My Head music video.
And Molly revealed to the Daily Mail she’s the ‘happiest she’s ever been’ as her ex-boyfriend Zachariah Noble prepares to welcome his first little one.
Earlier this month Zachariah shared that he is set to develop into a father together with his girlfriend Ava Hirons, after they started courting simply three months after he and Molly break up in July.
Despite her ex’s announcement, Molly has instructed Daily Mail she’s in a ‘actually good place,’ as she graced the red carpet at the 2026 BRIT Awards.
She mentioned: ‘Really good you understand, I believe I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, so I’m in a actually good place at the second.’
Sharing her plans for the remainder of the yr, the star added: ‘I might say, energy inside myself mentally and bodily and making my associates and household completely happy.’
2025 winner Toni Laites opted for a ballerina impressed look, carrying a pink frilly costume with corset detailing and sheer tights.
TV character Amber Gill, 28, turned heads in a PVC minidress, whereas Ella Thomas, 25, went braless in a backless gown and Montana Brown, 30, dazzled in sequins.
Heather Bowling opted for a pink quantity with buckle detailing and matching satin gloves
Radio presenter Harriet Scott, 54, opted for a black costume with frills and sheer minimize out sections on the skirt
Tallia Storm made a daring assertion as she confirmed off her ample cleavage in a print jumpsuit, whereas Kara Marni left little to the creativeness in her red minimize out gown
Singer-songwriter Alex Warren hit the carpet forward of the ceremony
Ms Banks and Bebe Rexha opted for daring attire on the red carpet
Rachel Chinouriri confirmed off her determine in a skimpy turquoise PVC costume
Putting on a racy show, Ravyn Lenae fairly actually left nothing to the creativeness as she flashed her nipples on the carpet in her racy quantity that featured a lengthy practice
Ash Holme turned heads in her multi patterned costume which had a web practice
Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem seemed elegant in a strapless black velvet costume
Rhian Teasdale raised eyebrows along with her look as she sported bloody knees
Firouzeh Razavi, Bez and Shaun Ryder (L-R) appeared in excessive spirits as they hit the red carpet
Maddie Borge caught the eye in a shimmering gold costume for the ceremony
Nikki Lily opted for a polka dot costume and heels for the glittering awards show
Damian Hurley confirmed of his mannequin seems as he went shirtless in a black leather-based two-piece swimsuit
Rose Gray stood out in a multi-layered pale blue costume that had an asymetric hemline
Luke Littler and his girlfriend Faith Millar, each 19, put on a loved-up show as they posed for a photograph
CMAT sported a assertion blue tartan look
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Marmalade made positive all eyes have been on her in an extravagant silver tasseled costume with weird headpiece
Sam Thompson beamed on the red carpet, regardless of present process throat surgical procedure not too long ago, whereas Pete Wicks seemed dapper in a white blazer and teased a glimpse of his many tattoos
Marvin humes opted for a leather-based search for the night
Wicked star Jeff Goldblum was additionally at the ceremony
Big Brother host Will Best posed for a photograph forward of the ceremony
New dad and mom Sophie and Jamie Laing have been pictured leaving their lodge
Former Made In Chelsea star Sophie, who welcomed son Ziggy with Jamie in December, seemed unimaginable in a plunging black gown
Sophie and Jamie flashed a smile to the cameras as they headed to their automotive to go to the enviornment
Roxy gave a wave as she left her lodge in her pearl minidress able to help Jack as he returned as host
The forty sixth version of the BRIT Awards launch at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena for the first time.
Since eradicating gendered classes, such as Best Male and Best Female, the ceremony has confronted backlash for the low variety of feminine artists nominated, significantly in 2023 when the Artist Of The Year shortlist was totally male.
But 2026 will ring in the modifications, with 70 % of this yr’s nominations being feminine or non-binary.
Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead the nominations with 5 every, intently adopted by comeback queen Lily Allen, who has been recognised in three classes for her critically acclaimed fifth album, West End Girl.
The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour and his alleged infidelities whereas they have been collectively.
She will go up towards each Young and Dean for Artist Of The Year at the ceremony, whereas additionally competing for Album Of The Year and Pop Act.
Lola can also be up for Breakthrough Artist and Alternative/Rock Act, however it’s unknown if she will attend the ceremony.
Following the announcement, she mentioned: ‘Five BRIT nominations, how is that this even doable? I’ve had this dream a thousand instances, so I’m barely satisfied that my alarm clock is about to wake me up.
‘Seriously, this implies a lot to me. I’m so grateful for this second and to be nominated alongside the unimaginable different nominees.’
Olivia, 26, grew to become the first lady to say the UK’s No 1 single and album in the identical week since Adele in 2021, along with her music Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving, each launched in 2025.
She has been nominated in 5 classes and might be acting at the Award ceremony.
‘To go from being a pupil of The BRIT School in the crowd to being a performer 10 years later is absolutely loopy, and I’m so excited to see everybody in Manchester,’ the singer shared in January.
Elsewhere, British rapper Dave has been recognised in three classes: Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act.
The 27-year-old launched his third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, in 2025 and has since become the first British rap artist to debut three albums at number one in the UK’s official chart.
Raye has been recognised in only one class this yr, after scooping a record-breaking six awards final yr.
The singer, 28, scooped the first gong offered on the night, Song of the Year for her hit Escapism ft 070 Shake, shortly earlier than additionally taking residence the R&B Act gong and Best New Artist.
She at the moment holds the file for the most BRIT Awards received at a single ceremony, a file which beforehand stood at 4, collectively held by Blur in 1995, Adele in 2016, and Harry Styles in 2023.
Raye has additionally been introduced as the last act to carry out at this yr’s BRIT Awards.
The singer, whose actual title is Rachel Keen, will take to the stage throughout the star-studded show.
Speaking forward of her efficiency, Raye mentioned: ‘We are so grateful to the BRIT Awards for having us again on their stage. Me and the band are very excited. Lots of affection, Raye.’
British icons Pulp have obtained their first nomination for Group of the Year since 1996.
Hollywood can also be properly represented in this yr’s nominations, as Netflix’s OkayPop Demon Hunters group HUNTR/X are nominated for International Song of the Year with Golden, and are shortlisted for International Group.
Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo has secured her first nomination along with her rendition of Wicked’s Defying Gravity in rivalry for Song of the Year with Mastercard.
Other worldwide stars up for awards embody Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.
The BRIT Awards have been held yearly at London’s O2 Arena since 2011, however the Daily Mail revealed that the annual showpiece, regarded as the biggest night in British music, might be held in Manchester this yr and is prone to transfer round the UK in completely different places for the foreseeable future.
Comedian Jack Whitehall returns to current the ceremony for the sixth time, having beforehand hosted the event in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025.
He stepped away in 2022 when Mo Gilligan took over for 2 ceremonies, and Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo co-hosted the occasion collectively in 2024.
It might be his first time presenting in Manchester, and Whitehall, 38, credit the metropolis as shaping his early comedy profession after he studied at The University Of Manchester.
In a current clip shared to social media titled Ode to Manchester, the TV character confirmed off all the things from the Curry Mile to Coronation Street.
He mentioned: ‘I’m so excited to be coming again for this very particular BRIT Awards in Manchester, a place that’s so vital to me.
‘The metropolis I began my comedy profession in, it appears like a actual full circle second returning to host this historic night at the Co-op Live, a venue that’s solely a stone’s throw away from the comedy membership I did my first 10 minute set in all these years in the past.’
He added: ‘Hopefully I get a few extra laughs than I did that night. I can’t wait.’
The late Ozzy Osbourne might be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The frontman of Black Sabbath, who handed away in July final yr, might be celebrated for his inimitable influence and affect on music worldwide.
The awards might be closed out by an all-star rock tribute efficiency which might be led by Robbie Williams, who was requested to be a a part of the show personally by Ozzy’s spouse Sharon as a long-standing fan of the music, and good friend of the Osbourne household.
Curated by Sharon herself, it’s going to characteristic a particular association of No More Tears – the title monitor from Ozzy’s multi-million promoting 1991 album of the identical title.
The phase will boast a phenomenal line up of British and worldwide musical expertise, that includes musicians that performed as a part of Ozzy’s band over the years.
Robbie might be joined on stage by Ozzy’s lead guitarist Zakk Wylde as properly as Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo and Tommy Clufetos.
As properly as being one among the most influential music figureheads and rock icons of all time, Ozzy hosted The BRIT Awards in 2008 alongside together with his household Sharon, Kelly and Jack.
Stacey Tang, Chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and Co-President of RCA Records at Sony Music UK mentioned: ‘Ozzy Osbourne has been a mighty pressure in fashionable music.
‘Possessing an unmistakable voice and distinctive presence, he reshaped the sound and spirit of rock, inspiring generations of artists who adopted.
‘This Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a outstanding legacy constructed on originality and enduring affect, that continues to attach with followers worldwide.’
Ozzy handed away aged 76 at his Buckinghamshire residence on July 22 after struggling an ‘acute myocardial infarction’ and ‘out of hospital cardiac arrest’.
The 2026 occasion might be the first of three years beneath the stewardship of Sony Music UK, who spearheaded the transfer to Manchester.
Past venues embody Earl’s Court, the London Arena, Alexandra Palace, Hammersmith Apollo, the Dominion Theatre, the Royal Albert Hall, the Grosvenor Hotel and its unique location, Wembley Conference Centre.
But the transfer away from the capital indicators one other new period in the ceremony’s historical past, arguably the most seismic.
A supply instructed the Daily Mail: ‘It’s formally the finish of an period. The BRIT Awards has been hosted in London since the ceremony first came about in 1977 and now for the first time ever, will probably be held outdoors of the capital.
‘Obviously, it may come as unhappy information to artists and expertise who’re London-based however there’s a feeling inside the music trade that these reveals do not all the time should be held at the identical venues, yr after yr.
‘The BRITs is the biggest night in the British music calendar and now will probably be shared with a new viewers, as followers from Manchester and the surrounding areas usually tend to attend.
‘In current years, there was a basic urge for food for the ceremony to maneuver, as with the The Mercury Prize and The MOBO Awards and now for the first time the music scene will not be as London-centric, each for the nominees and followers.’
