Stars of the showbiz world hit the red carpet on Saturday as the BRITS came to Manchester for the first time.
Maya Jama led the glamour as she joined pop’s finest Olivia Dean and Harry Styles for the biggest night in music at the city’s Co-op Live.
Channeling her inner Marilyn Monroe, the Love Island host, 31, stunned in a slinky white sequin gown which showcased her ample cleavage and hourglass frame.
After landing five nominations, Olivia Dean, 26, made her grand entrance in a stunning Loewe yellow floral dress.
Dressed in a Chanel pinstripe suit, Harry Styles, 32, made his first red carpet appearance in three years.
The One Direction star made a major return to the stage with a performance to coincide with his album release next week.
Rosalia caught the eye in a dramatic feathered matching top and skirt from Chanel, while Mabel, 30, cut a glamorous figure in an ethereal teal frilled dress.
Sharon Osbourne, 73, and her daughter Kelly, 41, put on a united display as they prepared to accept an honour in memory of Ozzy.
The former X Factor judge, 73, spoke ahead of the late rocker’s posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award.
As son Jack prepares to welcome his fifth child, second with wife Aree Gearhart, Sharon said of being a grandmother: ‘Oh it’s the best, its the whole reason to keep going, to put a smile on your face’.
Kelly, 41, and Sharon both wore sweet tributes to the late rocker on their black outfits.
Sharon showed off a bat shaped broach on her lapel saying: ‘It’s a pin [he] always wore’, while Kelly wore a crucifix which was also owned by Ozzy.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy died in July last year aged 76 just two weeks after performing a farewell concert with his bandmates at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham.
Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field packed on the PDA before the singer joined Sharon and Kelly for a photo.
The Rock DJ hitmaker, 52, led a special dedicated performance to Ozzy, following his death last year.
Meanwhile, Jamie Laing joked he’s entered his ‘midlife crisis era’ since becoming a first-time father.
The former Made In Chelsea star and wife Sophie Habboo enjoyed a break from parenting duties as they hit the red carpet.
The couple welcomed their first child together, son Ziggy, in December, and said that their baby boy has already started ‘smiling and laughing.’
Speaking to Daily Mail, Jamie poked fun at his eye-catching outfit, which included a tank top and sunglasses, while Sophie arrived in a plunging black thigh-split gown.
The Made In Chelsea star also reflected on the ‘pressure’ to bounce back after giving birth, saying she simply wanted to go for something ‘fun’ with her outfit.
Reflecting on her first few weeks as a mum, Sophie said: ‘Everything! He’s now smiling and laughing and he just looks at me and smiles and I go ”you make my world go round!” which is the best.’
Jamie added: ‘It’s just the coolest thing ever, I have a little baby that I just love more than anything, it’s the best thing ever.’
Sophie then shared there can be ‘pressure’ to bounce back so soon after becoming a mum, saying: ‘I think there’s always pressure to look and feel your best, but I just think it’s so fun this evening so I just wanted to go for something fun, he’s got his sunglasses on!’
‘I’ve gone for a tank top, I’ve never worn a tank top ever, and sunglasses,’ Jamie laughed,’ with his wife agreeing: ‘Jamie in his dad era is really bringing it, he’s restyled himself.’
‘This is my midlife crisis era, and I’m going to dress like this forever now. I’m the better parent, I am by far the better parent, no I think she’s the better parent,’ Jamie said.
A host of TV and radio personalities also arrived for the biggest night in music.
Capital Radio host Sian Welby, 39, put on a leggy display in a rust coloured mini dress which featured a strapless corset bodice and ruffled skirt.
Adding inches to her frame with a pair of platform champagne coloured heels, the presenter beamed as she accessorised with a chunky pearl necklace.
A host of TV and radio personalities also arrived for the biggest night in music.
Capital Radio host Sian Welby, 39, put on a leggy display in a rust coloured mini dress which featured a strapless corset bodice and ruffled skirt.
Adding inches to her frame with a pair of platform champagne coloured heels, the presenter beamed as she accessorised with a chunky pearl necklace.
Meanwhile Ferne McCann wowed in a figure-hugging black strapless dress with gold detailing and black mesh gloves.
Fleur East, meanwhile, opted for a brown satin co-ord with white collar and sleeve detailing.
Showcasing her cleavage in the top, the singer paired the look with sparkly silver platform heels.
Ashley Roberts put on a daring display in an electric blue chiffon gown which featured a thigh-high slit and a cut out section just 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 inner Kylie Minogue in a hooded champagne gown, reminiscent of 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 child.
Earlier this month Zachariah shared that he’s set to become a father with his girlfriend Ava Hirons, after they began dating just three months after he and Molly split in July.
Despite her ex’s announcement, Molly has told Daily Mail she’s in a ‘really good place,’ as she graced the red carpet at the 2026 BRIT Awards.
She said: ‘Really good you know, I think I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, so I’m in a really good place at the moment.’
Sharing her plans for the rest of the year, the star added: ‘I would say, strength within myself mentally and physically and making my friends and family happy.’
2025 winner Toni Laites opted for a ballerina inspired look, wearing a pink frilly dress with corset detailing and sheer tights.
TV personality Amber Gill, 28, turned heads in a PVC minidress, while Ella Thomas, 25, went braless in a backless gown and Montana Brown, 30, dazzled in sequins.
The 46th edition of the BRIT Awards took place at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena for the first time on Saturday.
Olivia swept the floor as she took home four awards – winning in every category she was nominated for.
The British singer and songwriter won Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song and Best Pop Act.
In the Song of the Year category Olivia was nominated for two, for her single Man I Need, as well as her song Rein Me In with Sam Fender – which won.
Olivia became the first woman to claim the UK’s No 1 single and album in the same week since Adele in 2021, with her song Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving, both released in 2025.
It was a completely different night for Lily Allen who didn’t take home any awards.
While she dominated the charts last year with the release of her fifth studio album West End Girl, Lily Allen failed to beat Miss Dean in categories Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Pop Act categories.
The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour, 50, and detailed his alleged affair with ‘Madeline’ whilst they were together.
Despite being nominated eight times previously, the Not Fair hitmaker has only ever won one BRIT award and did not attend this year’s ceremony.
Manchester born Noel Gallagher, 58, was honoured with this year’s Songwriter of the Year award, after he reunited with his brother Liam for their mammoth Oasis reunion tour.
Sharon, took to the stage to accept an award on behalf of her late husband Ozzy Osbourne, who was honoured with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award.
Supported by her daughter Kelly, the TV personality gave a heartfelt speech, saying: ‘[Ozzy] was gifted, totally unpredictable, a wild man – he was a true artist.
‘He came from a small, working-class neighbourhood in Birmingham and rose to become one of the most recognisable and respected musicians of his life. He never stopped pushing himself to do better.
‘He was the most humble ego-maniac you could ever meet. And yes, at the end of the day, he will always be a rock star. Ozzy’s heart never left England. Wherever he was in the world, he was always proud to be that working-class Brummie.’
What followed was an all-star rock tribute performance, to close the show on the which paid homage to Ozzy, who sadly passed away last July.
This performance was a special arrangement of ‘No More Tears’ – the title track from Ozzy’s multi-million selling 1991 album of the same name and was curated by Sharon Osbourne herself.
The performance featured musicians that played as part of Ozzy’s band over the years; Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde; and was fronted by Robbie Williams, who was invited personally by Sharon to be part of this special moment, as a long-standing fan of the music, and friend of the Osbourne family.
Lola Dean, 24, who was nominated for five awards, took home the award from breakthrough artist after a turbulent few months.
It comes after a hiatus from music, following the 25-year-old sparking concern when she collapsed on stage at a New York gig in September.
She cancelled her remaining tour dates to take a break and get her ‘head in a better place’, but has since returned to the music scene and took to the stage to accept her award last night.
British rapper Dave, 27, won in the Hip Hop category off the back of releasing his third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, at the end of last year.
British producer and DJ Fred Again, real name Fred Gibson, Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax took home the Dance award, while Sam Fender triumphed in the Best Rock category.
Ten-time Grammy Award winning artist and producer Mark Ronson, 50, received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, before taking to the stage to perform.
And SAULT took home the R&B award, whilst Jacob Alon won the Critics Choice award and PinkPanthress won Producer of the Year.
International Song of the Year was won by Rosé and Bruno Mars for APT with Rosé at the ceremony to accept the honour.
The Group of the Year award was won by Wolf Alice after the success of their fourth album The Clearing.
‘We want to dedicate this award to all the people who helped us out in the early years of Wolf Alice,’ singer Ellie Roswell said.
American rock band Geese won International Group of the Year, their first BRIT award.
Spanish star Rosalia won the International Artist of the Year award, beating out the likes of Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga.
Harry Styles took to the stage to perform, just seven days before his hotly anticipated album, Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally.
Seven-time BRIT winner, Raye, 28, also performed her hit single, Where Is My Husband, which was nominated for Song of the Year.
Wolf Alice, ROSALIA and Alex Warren, SOMBR, RAYE, and EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the singing voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix’s global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters, also performed.
The BRIT Awards have been held annually at London’s O2 Arena since 2011, but the Daily Mail revealed that the annual showpiece, regarded as the biggest night in British music, will be held in Manchester this year and is likely to move around the UK in different locations for the foreseeable future.
Comedian Jack Whitehall returned to present the ceremony for the sixth time, having previously hosted the event in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025.
He stepped away in 2022 when Mo Gilligan took over for two ceremonies, and Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo co-hosted the event together in 2024.
This was his first time presenting in Manchester, and Whitehall, 38, credits the city as shaping his early comedy career after he studied at The University Of Manchester.
The 2026 event was the first of three years under the stewardship of Sony Music UK, who spearheaded the move to Manchester.
Past venues include Earl’s Court, the London Arena, Alexandra Palace, Hammersmith Apollo, the Dominion Theatre, the Royal Albert Hall, the Grosvenor Hotel and its original location, Wembley Conference Centre.
But the move away from the capital signals another new era in the ceremony’s history, arguably the most seismic.
A source told the Daily Mail: ‘It’s officially the end of an era. The BRIT Awards has been hosted in London since the ceremony first took place in 1977 and now for the first time ever, it will be held outside of the capital.
‘Obviously, it’s going to come as sad news to artists and talent who are London-based but there’s a feeling within the music industry that these shows don’t always need to be held at the same venues, year after year.
‘The BRITs is the biggest night in the British music calendar and now it will be shared with a new audience, as fans from Manchester and the surrounding areas are more likely to attend.
‘In recent years, there has been a general appetite for the ceremony to move, as with the The Mercury Prize and The MOBO Awards and now for the first time the music scene won’t be as London-centric, both for the nominees and fans.’