Alert – BRIT Awards 2025 LIVE: Latest updates as Maura Higgins avoids awkward run-in with Pete Wicks and pop star shocks in  red carpet arrival

Voted for by the fans, Sam Fender was announced as the winner for Alternative Rock Act for a second time.

It marks his third BRIT after winnng the Rising Star Award (previously Critics’ Choice Award) in 2019 and Alternative Rock Act in 2022.

After scooping his award, he joked: ‘As you can tell I’m a little bit nervous, I’m nowhere near as drunk as last time.’

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has won her first ever solo award.

Speaking on stage she thanked her fans and before adding of her former bandmates: ‘I love you so much, I wouldn’t have this award without them!’

Introducing the next performer, host Jack joked: ‘He has the voice of an angel, face of a primary school desk, it’s Teddy Swims!’

Charli XCX has scoops Song Of The Year as she takes home her first award of the night.

Olivia Attwood wowed in a sheer lingerie-inspired gown as she made reference to the Pete Wicks ‘cheating’ in a cheeky quip on the red carpet.

Earlier this year it was claimed Pete's infidelity ended his relationship with Maura Higgins, but he made light of the situation during an interview with .

Speaking about his best friend Sam Thompson, Pete told : ‘It’s hard for Sam tonight because I’ve got a new work wife. But, he’s not far away, he’s over there actually.’

He added: ‘It is a little bit weird because it feels like I am…’

‘Cheating?’ Olivia interrupted as they both broke out into fits of laughter, before she added: ‘Not the first time, I might add.’

‘Because… I have never done that,’ Pete said.

Maura Higgins ensured all eyes were on her on Saturday night as she donned one of her raciest looks yet to the BRIT Awards 2025 at the O2 Arena, while her ex Pete Wicks attended with Olivia Attwood as his date.

The Love Island star, 34, arrived on the red carpet in a completely sheer black gown that left her sensational figure on full display and boasted black pipe detailing to accentuate her curves.

While she avoided an awkward run-in on the red carpet with her ex-boyfriend Pete, 37, who she split from last month, suggesting the Strictly Come Dancing star had cheated on her.

After revealed their romance was over on Valentine’s Day, Maura lashed out by claiming Pete was ‘probably cheating’ when asked where he was as she celebrated her single status at London hotspot Sheesh.

However, a source told that Pete did not cheat on Maura, despite her claims that she called it quits over his behaviour.

The BRIT Awards announced that Myles Smith will be taking home the prestigious Rising Star Award this year.

The singer, 26, who was pictured with the Award designed by Gabriel Moses, said winning the Award is ‘such a surreal moment’ for him.

He said: ‘Winning the BRIT award for Rising Star is such a surreal moment. Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on this level is incredible.’

‘I’m so grateful to my team, my family, and especially the fans who’ve supported me every step of the way.’

‘Your belief in me means everything. This is just the beginning, and I’m so excited for what’s to come—thank you for being part of this journey.’

Speaking to at the star-studded event, the TV personality, 57, gave a health update and poked fun at her risqué ensemble.

Lifting the lid on what inspired her daring look, Davina joked: ‘I just thought, how disgraceful can I look? I’m growing old disgracefully.

‘I thought what should I do? And I thought go see-through.’

Giving an update on her health after having a brain tumour removed in November, the TV star was glowing as she added: ‘I’m feeling amazing. Brace yourselves, I’m back.’

The 2025 BRIT Awards ceremony is hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, marking his fifth time at the helm of the event, after having previously presented the show in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

After hosting the livestream revealing this year’s nominees, radio and TV presenter Sian Welby will be joined Capital Xtra broadcaster and cultural commentator Zeze Millz for Live From The Red Carpet.

The livestream will be the first place to see all the action from the star-studded red carpet, as nominees, performers, presenters and more arrive for the big night and will broadcast from 5.30pm on the BRITs’ official Instagram and Facebook.

Sabrina Carpenter led the glamorous arrivals at the star-studded 2025 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.

The singer pulled out all the stops as she dressed in her signature pink tones as she hopes to take home International Artist Of The Year and International Song Of The Year at the 2025 event.

The Espresso hitmaker, 25, took the world by storm in 2024 as she spent 21 weeks at the top of the singles chart, earned a whopping six Grammy nominations, and released her latest album Short n Sweet.

The superstar also broke the record in the UK charts by becoming the youngest female artist to hold the No1 and No2 spot in the same week.

And now, she’s set to make her performance debut at the awards ceremony.

There’s been plenty of shocking moments, striking outfits and unplanned gaffes over the years.

And with this year’s ceremony just minutes away, MailOnine has revisited some of the event’s biggest moments including Raye’s appearance on stage with her grandma and Kylie Minogue’s hilarious ‘shoey’ drinking moment with host Roman Kemp.