Brit Awards 2022 LIVE – Adele to make MASSIVE UK comeback as show goes ‘gender neutral’; what time & who’s performing?
THE Brit Awards 2022 ceremony kicks off TONIGHT, with singing sensation Adele making a rare live appearance.
Tonight’s star-studded Brits bash – which airs from 8pm on ITV – will feature performances from Ed Sheeran, Liam Gallagher & Little Simz.
And pop superstar Adele – who also leads the pack with four gong nominations – will also perform during the awards ceremony.
Radio DJ Clara Amfo and broadcaster Maya Jama will welcome award nominees during the red carpet show, with the good and great of the music world attending London’s O2 Arena.
Comedian Mo Gilligan will host this year’s ceremony, replacing Jack Whitehall who has helmed the event in recent years.
The news comes after Grammy-winning singer postponed her Las Vegas Caesars Palace residency at short notice, with Grammy-winning country music star Keith Urban stepping in to replace her.
Read our Brit Awards live blog below for the latest from the red carpet...
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2 hour klaxon
Ed Sheeran AND Adele are going to be on our screens performing LIVE tonight.
I mean… Hello!
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What time is the Brits on?
The show kicks off at 8pm on ITV1.
Have you seen the guestlist?
It’s gonna be lit!
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Bringing the comedy
Munya is in the house.
Let’s hope he has us in hysterics with his skits tonight.
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Twinning is winning
That moment when Maya Jama meets Ashley Roberts on the red carpet.
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Outfit clash
Oh noooo! Did Ashley Roberts and Maya Jama get the same memo about the black cut-out dresses?
As they kind of look similar on the red carpet tonight.
Eeeeek.
*dials stylist*
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One Adele of a night
Guess whose back…
Back again.
Guess whose back? Ok, you get the drift.
Adele’s in the houussseeee!
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Rock n roll
Talk about Ready Eddy.
Fans are all over his suit on Twitter!
One wrote: “Easy Ed Sheeran with the blue velvet suit. BRITs.”
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He’s an Ed-turner
There he is!
Sings *he wore blueeeeee velvet.*
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IncrED-ible
Ed Sheeran’s in the house tonight.
Our favourite red-head, sorry Harry, is opening the Brit Awards tonight in true style.
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The Brits are back
Tonight is the night. Can you believe it?
The creme de la creme of the music world will be under one roof tonight.
The 02.
And fans can hardly wait.
Wooooop.
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Fans crown Madonna’s fall live on stage in 2015 as most embarrassing Brits moment ever
Madonna’s fall live on stage in 2015 was voted the most embarrassing moment to ever happen at the BRIT Awards according to new research.
The findings by a survey conducted by Betfair Casino show more than a quarter of fans voted for the Queen Of Pop’s cape mishap (29 per cent), while Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood hosting in 1989 closely followed in second with 16 per cent.
Jarvis Cocker flashing during Michael Jackson’s performance (10 per cent) and Adele flipping the bird (10 per cent) also made up the top five biggest blunders
Fans crowned Adele’s rendition of Someone Like You in 2011 as their most memorable performance from previous ceremonies, with the singer stealing 18 per cent of the total vote
Fans also had their say on their favourite host so far, with much-loved duo Ant and Dec (22 per cent) beating out comedians James Corden (19 per cent) and Jack Whitehall (16 per cent) to take the title
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Ed Sheeran arrives for the ceremony in a blue velvet suit
Pop sensation Ed Sheeran has also shown up on the red carpet.
The chart-topping megastar- who is also friends with most of Hollywood – looked cool in a blue velvet suit as he arrived for the awards.
The Shape Of You singer will also be performing during tonight’s show.
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Maya Jama stuns on the Brit Awards 2022 red carpet
MAYA Jama looked sensational as she became the first celebrity on the Brits red carpet tonight.
The TV presenter, 27, rolled up at The O2 in south-east London’s a full four hours before the ceremony was due to begin.
She has to be the first person there as she is conducting the red-carpet interviews for the event.
Yesterday Maya – who recently revealed she is engaged to basketball star Ben Simmons – explained she was having a special massage ahead of the ceremony.
She said: “I want my belly out for Brits and I’ve been eating McDonald’s like a pig, so I will update you on what’s happening.”
She was joined on the red carpet by Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, who is also on presenting duties on the red carpet tonight.
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When is the Roblox x BRIT Awards VIP Party?
Here’s the full Roblox BRITs schedule if you want to make a week of it:
- February 8 – 13: BRITs nominees and honorees will be jumping into the VIP Party world for virtual meet and greets with fans
- Wednesday, February 9: Highlights from the show itself will be aired on the metaverse stage
- Friday, February 11: Premiere of PinkPantheress concert in Roblox at 9am PT/ 12pm ET/ 5pm GMT
- Performances repeat every hour on the hour throughout the weekend
To find out when the VIPs will be dropping in, join the official Roblox group here.
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What is the Roblox x BRIT Awards VIP Party?
The London-inspired Roblox venue features neon-lit skyscrapers, as well as local landmarks like the London Eye.
Before the PinkPantheress concert debuts, players can participate in activities like scavenger hunts, and collect hidden BRIT Award statuettes.
There’s even virtual BRITs merch on offer, as well as the chance to meet artists and celebs via in-game meet-and-greets.
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Munya Chawawa arrives on the red carpet
Internet sensation Munya Chawawa has just arrived.
The comedian became famous for his hilarious videos during lockdown – including his version of Shaggy’s It Wasn’t Me.
Other celebs including Maya Jama and Clara Amfo have also arrived.
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Clara Amfo dazzles on the red carpet
Radio One’s Clara Amfo smiles as she dazzles on the red carpet.
She is joining fellow DJ Maya Jama to welcome guests during tonight’s red carpet show.
Guests have started to arrive at the O2 Arena, with the award ceremony billed to begin at 8pm.
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Maya Jama arrives on the Brit Awards red carpet
DJ, radio host & presenter Maya Jama has just made a glamorous entrance on the red carpet.
The presenter looked graceful and stunning as she posed for the cameras at London’s O2 Arena.
Maya and Clara Amfo will welcome award nominees during the red carpet show.
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Mo Gilligan says it’s his ‘absolute privilege to host this year’s Brits
Speaking about his hosting duties after he was announced as host, Mo Gilligan said: “It’s an absolute privilege to host the 2022 Brit Awards. I’m truly honoured to be asked.
“We’re already in the extensive planning stages and all I can say is, I promise we’re going to give it all we’ve got to create an incredible night for music fans everywhere.
“Let’s go!”
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Jack Whitehall replaced as host this year
Long-running host Jack Whitehall has stepped down from his presenting duties due to being out in America filming.
Instead, The Masked Singer panelist Mo Gilligan will host the main show along with Maya Jama and Clara Amfo hosting the Brits Red Carpet show.
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Who is Adele?
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins MBE is a 33-year-old English singer and songwriter.
She last performed live in November 2021 on two TV specials to promote her new album 30.
She has four nominations at this year’s Brits, with her new album 30 up for the coveted album of the year prize.
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The full list of BRIT Awards hosts – from 1977 to the present
There’s been a wide array of stars and celebs to have presented British music’s most notorious awards show.
The full list of Brit Awards presenters are:
- Mo Gilligan – 2022
- Jack Whitehall – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Dermot O’Leary – 2017
- Peter Kay – 2010
- James Corden – 2009 (with Kylie Minogue and Mathew Horne), 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- The Osbournes – 2008
- Russell Brand – 2007
- Cat Deeley – 2004
- Frank Skinner and Zoe Ball – 2002
- Ant & Dec – 2001, 2015, 2016
- Davina McCall – 2000, 2003
- Johnny Vaughan – 1999
- Ben Elton – 1997, 1998
- RuPaul and Elton John – 1994
- Richard O’Brien- 1993
- Simon Bates – 1991, 1992
- Cathy McGown – 1990
- Mick Fleetwood and Samantha Fox – 1989
- Jonathan King – 1987
- Chris Evans – 1986, 1995, 1996, 2005, 2006
- Noel Edmonds – 1985, 1986, 1988
- Tim Rice – 1983, 1984
- David Jacobs – 1982
- Michael Aspel – 1977
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What time is tonight’s star-studded Brit Awards ceremony?
The glitzy 2022 event will take place TONIGHT (February 8, 2022).
The awards are celebrating their 42nd show in 2022.
The ceremony will take place at London’s O2 Arena and airs on ITV from 8pm-10pm.
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Inflo to receive Producer of The Year award
Record producer and songwriter Inflo, real name Dean Josiah Cover, will be presented with his Brits producer of the year award during the red carpet show, after he was named as an early winner.
Inflo helped produce Adele’s record-breaking comeback record 30, which has been nominated for album of the year at the ceremony alongside Little Simz’s record.
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Elton John receives first nominations in 20 years
Sir Elton John received his first Brit nomination in 20 years, in the song of the year category for his collaboration with Dua Lipa – who is also nominated for the best pop/R&B act gong.
Other nominees include Joy Crookes, Coldplay, Little Mix and KSI.