The best bits from The BRIT Awards 2021 🔥
What a show it was last year!
Last updated 10th Jan 2022
As The BRIT Awards 2022 with Mastercard draws closer, we've taken the liberty of taking a look back at some of the best bits from the 2021 show! From Little Mix's incredible speech to Mabel's lovely congratulations message and some amazing red carpet looks, it was quite the night.
Marking the first large-scale indoor event since the beginning of the pandemic, last year's ceremony was off to a promising start - especially with the added excitement of performances from the likes of Dua Lipa and Rag'n'Bone Man with P!NK.
Take a look through some of the best moments of the night...
Little Mix showed off their baby bumps!
Within the last week fans were overjoyed to hear that Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards were BOTH expecting their very first babies. The girls looked stunning as they arrived to the ceremony, with a very proud looking auntie Jade!
Mabel's lovely message to the Little Mix girls
Sharing the love for the Little Mix girls was none other than 'Don't Call Me Up' star Mabel, who shared her congratulations to her pals with an adorable message, gushing: "I am so buzzing for you guys!"
Little Mix's empowering speech
Would a BRITs best bits even be complete without mentioning Little Mix's ICONIC speech?! Making history as they accepted the BRIT Award for British Group, the girls delivered a powerful speech thanking girl bands such as Girls Aloud, Spice Girls and All Saints .
Elton John and Olly Alexander
Viewers were given an almighty treat when the legendary Elton John took to the stage with Years & Years' iconic Olly Alexander, as they performed a cover of 'It's A Sin'.
Taylor Swift's speech on winning the Global Icon Award
Awarded with the prestigious Global Icon Award, and becoming the first female artist to do so, Taylor stunned as she took to the stage in a gorgeous sparkly two-piece.
Headie One's performance
The 'Ain't It Different' star had us bopping with this truly great performance!
Harry Styles' all round PRESENCE
We'd be lying if we said we weren't a little disappointed when it looked like Harry Styles hadn't turned up for The BRITs 2021... But how could he ever let us down?! We all breathed a sigh of relief as the 'Watermelon Sugar' superstar arrived looking as good as ever.
A touching performance from Rag'n'Bone Man and P!NK
We couldn't WAIT for this one since it was revealed that Rag'n'Bone Man and P!NK would be performing their single 'Anywhere Away From Here', alongside the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir - and what a stunning performance it was!
The Weeknd's rainy acceptance speech
The Weeknd seemed in need of a brolly as he accepted his award in what looked like the pouring rain! Not to worry, we're sure the sun will be shining within seconds, in true UK-style.
An incredible performance from Arlo Parks
We LOVED this amazing performance from 'Hurt' singer, and Breakthrough Artist winner, Arlo Parks!
Coldplay's amazing performance
And let's not forget about that epic show opening from Coldplay! The band wowed us all with an amazingly vibrant performance of their new single 'Higher Power'.
Check out all of The BRIT Awards 2021 winners below:
British Group: Little Mix
Nominees:
BICEP
BIFFY CLYRO
LITTLE MIX
THE 1975
YOUNG T & BUGSEY
Breakthrough Artist: Arlo Parks
Nominees:
ARLO PARKS
BICEP
CELESTE
JOEL CORRY
YOUNG T & BUGSEY
Female Solo Artist: Dua Lipa
Nominees:
ARLO PARKS
CELESTE
DUA LIPA
JESSIE WARE
LIANNE LA HAVAS
Male Solo Artist: J HUS
Nominees:
AJ TRACEY
HEADIE ONE
J HUS
JOEL CORRY
YUNGBLUD
British Single with Mastercard: Harry Styles - 'Watermelon Sugar'
Nominees:
AJ TRACY AND AITCH ft TAY KEITH: 'RAIN'
220 KID AND GRACEY: 'DON'T NEED LOVE'
DUA LIPA: 'PHYSICAL'
JOEL CORRY ft MNEK: 'HEAD & HEART
HARRY STYLES: 'WATERMELON SUGAR'
HEADIE ONE ft AJ TRACEY AND STORMZY: 'AIN'T IT DIFFERENT'
NATHAN DAWE ft KSI: 'LIGHTER'
REGARD AND RAYE: 'SECRETS'
S!MBA ft DTG: 'ROVER'
YOUNG T & BUGSEY ft HEADIE ONE: 'DON'T RUSH'
International Female Solo: Billie Eilish
Nominees:
ARIANA GRANDE
BILLIE EILISH
CARDI B
MILEY CYRUS
TAYLOR SWIFT
International Male Solo: The Weeknd
Nominees:
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
BURNA BOY
CHILDISH GAMBINO
TAME IMPALA
THE WEEKND
International Group: HAIM
Nominees:
BTS
FONTAINES D.C.
FOO FIGHTERS
HAIM
RUN THE JEWELS
Mastercard Album: Dua Lipa - 'Future Nostalgia'
Nominees:
ARLO PARKS: 'COLLAPSED IN SUNBEAMS'
CELESTE: 'NOT YOUR MUSE'
DUA LIPA: 'FUTURE NOSTALGIA'
J HUS: 'BIG CONSPIRACY'
JESSIE WARE: 'WHAT'S YOUR PLEASURE'
BRITs Global Icon: Taylor Swift
American artist Taylor Swift become the first ever female winner of the BRITs Global Icon award, following in the footsteps of Elton John, Robbie Williams and David Bowie.
Rising Star: Griff
Nominees:
PA SALIEUA
RINA SAWAYAMA
The 2022 BRIT Awards will take place on Tuesday 8th February.
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