Brat BRITs as Charli xcx wins five trophies and brushes off complaints about her sheer outfit
It was a Brat BRIT Awards with Charli xcx the big winner of the UK's answer to the Grammys, which was held in London's O2 Arena.
Going into the ceremony, the 32-year-old led with five nominations, and it really was her night, picking up all of them – including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
The Brat popstar had a little less pressure on the night, having already picked up the Songwriter of the Year trophy before the show, while her long-time collaborator AG Cook was named Producer of the Year.
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Charli XCX accepts the Song Of The Year award for "Guess" on stage during The BRIT Awards 2025 at The O2 Arena on March 01, 2025 in London, England Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
While on-stage accepting her Artist of the Year award from Jared Leto, the singer brushed off complaints about her sheer dress.
"I heard ITV were complaining about my nipples," she told the crowd to huge cheers.
"I feel like we're in the era of 'free the nipple' though, right?" she asked before carrying on with her speech.
Charli xcx wasn't the only one stirring up the censors.
Jack Whitehall made a controversial return as host of this year's BRITs with a number of his crowd interviews bleeped out during the telecast, a P. Diddy joke and a skit about Kanye's Grammy appearance with his Aussie wife Bianca Censori.
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Jack Whitehall made a controversial return as host of this year's BRITs Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
The comedian, who was hosting the show for the fifth time after a three-year absence, didn't hold back - especially when it came to roasting YouTuber, musician and Song of the Year nominee, KSI, throughout the show.
"He's got as many wins tonight as The Beatles - none," Whitehall joked when introducing the Thick Of It performer and Britain's Got Talent judge.
"I think you're as good a rapper as H...from Steps. Some of his solo stuff is incredible, honestly.
"It's inspirational stuff cause you listen to Kendrick Lamar and think 'I couldn't do that in a million years' and I listen to your song and I'm like 'I could do this!'
Whitehall (right), who was hosting the show for the fifth time after a three-year absence, didn't hold back, especially when it came to roasting KSI (centre) ITV
"I mean that, it's inspirational for people, it really is."
Two Aussie bands, Melbourne's Amyl and the Sniffers and Queensland outfit Confidence Man, were nominated in the International Group of the Year category.
They lost to Fontaines D.C., who ironically were in Australia and unable to accept the award in person.
The Irish band gave a shout out to the Melbourne band in their pre-recorded acceptance speech.
Amy Taylor from Melbourne band Amyl and the Sniffers poses for photographers upon arrival at the Brit Awards 2025 in London, Saturday, March. 1, 2025 Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
Canberra-born Georgia Davies (second left), one fifth of The Last Dinner Party, gave the acceptance speech on behalf of the British indie rock band after they were named Best New Artist. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
"Amyl and the Sniffers, if you're there, we're sorry we're not there having a drink with you, you're one of the most inspiring bands in the world right now," they said.
Despite the bands' loss, there was still an Aussie among the winners on the night.
Canberra-born Georgia Davies, one fifth of The Last Dinner Party, gave the acceptance speech on behalf of the British indie rock band after they were named Best New Artist.
It marked the all-female outfit's second ever BRIT Award, after getting the Rising Star trophy last year.
Jade Thirlwall formerly of girl group Little Mix won her first solo award, accepting the Best Pop Act award. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Sabrina Carpenter opened the show with a mash up of Espresso, Bad Chem, and Rule Britannia, with dancers dressed like the King's Guard. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
First-time nominees Chappell Roan won two awards and Ezra Collective won one, while JADE - formerly from girl group Little Mix - nabbed her fist solo trophy and thanked her former bandmates for their support in her solo career.
Sabrina Carpenter opened the show with a mash up of Espresso, Bad Chem, and Rule Britannia, with dancers dressed like the King's Guard.
The American popstar later nabbed the special Global Success BRITs trophy, becoming the first international star to win the award, which was presented to her by "long-time fan" and friend Millie Bobby Brown.
"For a tea drinking country, you streamed the shit out of Espresso," Carpenter told her British fans in her acceptance speech.
Similarly, Teddy Swims performed a medley of his biggest hits on stage in a range of costumes, having changed out of his teddy filled red carpet ensemble.
Sam Fender, Lola Young were also among the big names who took to the stage, along with Rising Star winner Myles Smith.
The American popstar nabbed the special Global Success BRITs trophy, presented to her by "long-time fan" and friend Millie Bobby Brown. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
FULL LIST OF 2025 BRIT AWARD WINNERS & NOMINEES:
Artist of the year
Beabadoobee
Central Cee
Charli XCX - WINNER
Dua Lipa
Fred Again
Jamie xx
Michael Kiwanuka
Nia Archives
Rachel Chinouriri
Sam Fender
Group of the year
Bring Me The Horizon
Coldplay
The Cure
Ezra Collective - WINNER
The Last Dinner Party
Album of the year
Charli XCX - Brat - WINNER
The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World
Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism
Ezra Collective - Dance, No One's Watching
The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstasy
Song of the year
Artemas - i like the way you kiss me
The Beatles - Now And Then
BL3SS x CamrinWatsin (feat. bbyclose) - Kisses
Central Cee (feat. Lil Baby) - BAND4BAND
Charli xcx Ft Billie Eilish - Guess featuring Billie Eilish - WINNER
Chase & Status / Stormzy - Backbone
Coldplay - feelslikeimfallinginlove
Dua Lipa - Training Season
Ella Henderson (feat. Rudimental) - Alibi
JADE - Angel Of My Dreams
Jordan Adetunji- KEHLANI
KSI (feat Trippie Redd) - Thick Of It
Myles Smith - Stargazing
Sam Ryder - You're Christmas To Me
Sonny Fodera/Jazzy/D.O.D - Somedays
Best new artist
English Teacher
Ezra Collective
The Last Dinner Party - WINNER
Myles Smith
Rachel Chinouriri
International artist of the year
Adrianne Lenker
Asake
Benson Boone
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan - WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
International group of the year
Amyl and The Sniffers
Confidence Man
Fontaines D.C. - WINNER
Future & Metro Boomin
Linkin Park
International song of the year
Benson Boone - Beautiful Things
Beyoncé - Texas Hold 'Em
Billie Eilish - Birds of a Feather
Chappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! - WINNER
Djo - End of Beginning
Eminem - Houdini
Hozier - Too Sweet
Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me
Noah Kahan - Stick Season
Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen) - I Had Some Help
Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso
Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone) - Fortnight
Teddy Swims - Lose Control
Tommy Richman - Million Dollar Baby
Best alternative/rock act
Beabadoobee
The Cure
Ezra Collective
The Last Dinner Party
Sam Fender - WINNER
Best hip-hop/grime/rap act
Central Cee
Dave
Ghetts
Little Simz
Stormzy - WINNER
Best dance act
Becky Hill
Charli xcx - WINNER
Chase & Status
Fred again..
Nia Archives
Best pop act
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
JADE - WINNER
Lola Young
Myles Smith
Best R&B act
Cleo Sol
Flo
Jorja Smith
Michael Kiwanuka
Raye - WINNER
Rising star
Myles Smith - WINNER
Elmiene
Good Neighbours
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