OLIVIA DEAN proved she’s unstoppable after sweeping the MOBO Awards – just weeks after dominating the Brits.
The singer scooped Best Female Act, Album Of The Year for The Art Of Loving and Song Of The Year for Man I Need, cementing her reign at the top.
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Singer Olivia Dean swept the MOBO AwardsCredit: GettyOlivia with her Best Female Act, Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year gongsCredit: PA
It means Olivia has now cleaned up at two of the biggest nights in British music in a matter of weeks – a seriously impressive streak.
Fresh from her chart-topping success, she also wowed with a stunning performance of A Couple Minutes, marking the song’s first televised outing.
There was another huge moment when Alesha Dixon made a surprise appearance to present Album of the Year to Olivia.
Elsewhere, Jim Legxacy took Best Male Act, Central Cee won Best Hip Hop Act and Raye picked up Video Of The Year, while Flo continued their rise with Best R&B/Soul Act.
Special honours went to Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick, with the latter also taking to the stage.
Performances were just as big, with Flo debuting new music, Aitch bringing out schoolkids to join him on stage, and a huge Grime 25 medley featuring Chip and Wiley.
Earlier in the day, I caught up with some of them on the VIP train from London, where DJ Davda had kicked the party off.
In an exclusive chat, Keisha Buchanan – who later presented an award alongside Little Mix‘s Leigh Anne – told me: “It’s always a vibe – they have the best parties.”
Teasing new Sugababes music, she added: “We have new music coming this year, sooner than people think.”
Indiyah and Ella were dancing through the aisles, with Ella even bringing her dog along for the ride as the carriage turned into a rave.
Meanwhile, Tobi Brown kept it real, saying: “I don’t function this early.”
The bash airs on BBC One at 11.25pm tomorrow night
Alesha Dixon and Bashy present the Song of the Year award onstageCredit: Getty
Today, amid the love life drama, Olivia took a moment from filming her new documentary to share a picture from inside a surgery theatre.
She then posted a selfie to Instagram and wrote: “And reading ‘hey girly’ texts on my break, gals come to the front today please and then I’m moving on with my life ty x.”
According to Urban Dictionary, a “hey girly” text is a“text youreceiveor send about a mancheating”.
Earlier today, Bradley’s carefree girlfriend Emily said she was having “the best week of her life” following the surprise reunion.
She took to TikTok to share her excitement for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, which is set to air on Disney+ this Friday.
In the video, Emily is seen driving along in her car with a cap and jumper on as she blasts songs from the iconic Disney show.
She sings along to the music as she writes over it: “Happy Hannah Montana Day to all those that celebrate.”
Emily captioned it: “What a good day to be alive, Hannah is back.”
One of her followers commented: “Good things coming,” as she responded: “Aren’t they just.”
Bradley Dack’s girlfriend Emily is having ‘the best week of her life’Credit: TikTokIt was revealed on Monday that Bradley is back with his exCredit: Getty
Another said: “Having the best day,” and Emily replied: “The best week of my life.”
Olivia’s pals are far less enthusiastic.
An insider said: “After everything Bradley has done, Olivia’s friends can’t believe he is back with his ex all while he’s begging Olivia to take him back.
“Olivia was trying to protect Brad so never wanted to share what actually happened that caused their split.
“So here it is — Olivia was told he had cheated on her, so went through his phone and saw evidence that confirmed it.
“Olivia ended it because crucially that wasn’t the first time she had doubted his fidelity.
“She was trying to respect their 10-year relationship by staying quiet but her friends are bemused as to how Bradley is the one who caused all this, and Liv was still trying to protect him.”
Bradley first dated his new girlfriend Emily way back in 2017, but dumped her to win back Olivia following her stint on Love Island.
But pals say Emily remained the “other woman” in Brad and Olivia’s marriage.
Emily and Brad previously dated back in 2017Credit: InstagramOlivia and Bradley split in JanuaryCredit: Instagram
However, Emily is not the woman Olivia was told Brad had cheated on her with.
While Brad might have been at fault for the relationship’s demise, he appears unhappy with Olivia’s actions since.
Shortly after the photos of her kiss with Pete were made public, Bradley unfollowed her on Instagram.
He’s since gone one step further and deleted the most recent picture dump he had with her from his profile.
His page is now largely pictures and videos of him on the football pitch, although he still has his ex on his feed further down.
Pals said over the weekend that Olivia and Pete’s friendship has “blossomed into an unexpected romance”.
A friend confirmed: “They have been spending a lot of time together and an unexpected romance has blossomed from friendship.”
The two are said to have begun their fling at the Brit Awards on February 28.
Olivia and Bradley dated on and off for years and began before she appeared on Love Island in 2017.
They eventually rekindled their romance before getting engaged while on a romantic holiday in Dubai in 2019.
Olivia and Brad finally tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at the Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge in June 2023, after it got pushed back due to Covid.
Bradley Dack has finally removed his wedding ring three months after splitting from wife Olivia AttwoodCredit: Click News and MediaThe footballer was spotted on Sunday without the band as he headed to the train station, hours after his wife’s new romance was revealedCredit: Click News and MediaOlivia and Bradley married in 2023 and split in January after what was dubbed a ‘breach of trust’ from the footballerCredit: Instagram
Gillingham footballer Bradley was seen on Sunday without his wedding band.
Dressed in black, the sportsman appeared downcast as he headed from his car to catch a train.
It came just hours after Olivia’s new romance with Pete Wicks was confirmed, as The Sun shared a snap of them kissing during a night out on Friday.
Before their kiss, and her split from Bradley, Pete and Olivia’s close friendship has raised eyebrows since they were pictured cosying up on a yacht in Ibiza last summer.
But confirming the timelines, a source told us over the weekend that the romance has come around naturally over recent weeks.
“They have been spending a lot of time together and an unexpected romance has blossomed from friendship,” they said.
Bradley’s snub comes after Olivia was pictured kissing Pete Wicks on Friday nightCredit: The SunOlivia was spotted yesterday heading into KISS Radio to present her show alongside Pete, carrying two coffeesCredit: SplashBradley, who is said to be ‘furious’ over the romance, has had his hopes of a reconciliation dashedCredit: Getty
As news of Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks’ romance has been confirmed, we take a look at all of the signs the duo were in a secret romanceCredit: GettyOlivia split from her husband Bradley Dack at the beginning of the year, and has since seen friendship turn to romance with PeteCredit: ShutterstockWe revealed today how the pair are now a couple as they shared a kiss during a night out on Friday nightCredit: The Sun
Friends have now assured there was “no crossover” between the relationships.
While things may have been strictly friendship until recently, there were several nods that Pete and Olivia’s romance was on the cards; from the cosy Ibiza boat snaps which caused a stir last summer to their late-night pizza date earlier this month.
Here, we take a look at all of the signs the duo were a secret couple.
Enjoying a night out at the BRIT Awards earlier this month, Olivia and Pete spent the majority of the evening together.
Despite sitting at different tables inside the ceremony, a source told at the time how they had managed to remain together at several points in the night.
The next morning, they were seen exiting the same hotel together and sharing a car back home.
Attending this year’s BRIT Awards in Manchester, Olivia spent much of the night alongside Pete as they partied together inside the ceremony and afterpartiesCredit: AlamyPete was spotted carrying two pizzas up to his hotel room after the awards bashCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
3AM night out
The month after her split from Bradley was revealed, Olivia let her hair down on a night out which ended with Pete in the early hours.
Celebrating her Garnier brand deal at The Newman Hotel in Central London, she partied with colleagues and friends before heading out to Soho with Pete and some other pals.
Wrapping his arms around Olivia, Pete had his legs open as she lay in between them and they both laughed with friends.
Other pictures from the day showed the pals walking together with Pete’s arm around Olivia.
At the time, Pete and Olivia were solely friends, but it was reported that her husband Bradley was left “furious” over the “reckless” party-hard behaviour.
“It’s no secret. We had a really bad summer. I know this is not how people do things in my world. They do not talk and marriage in this way,” said Olivia on her podcast, Olivia’s House.
“I think that there was stuff going on on both sides…. At the end of day marriage is really f***ing hard.”
She accepted that she could be “self-destructive”, and when the going gets tough she tends to push him away rather than lean into the issues together.
But following the incident, the pair got back on track and appeared to move on with their marriage.
Pete and Olivia came under fire for their cuddles on a yacht in Ibiza last summerCredit: BackGridThe pair were just friends at the time but hit headlines for their close relationshipCredit: BackGrid
Pete admits to ‘missing’ Olivia
In a passing comment months after their trip to the White Isle, Pete admitted he missed his holiday “partner in crime” after taking a trip to Vegas without her.
Pete, who was still just friends with Olivia at the time, said of his holiday: “It did make me think of you. Because you were there before and we have said before we like a holiday.
“I just wish you’d been in Vegas with me. Because I feel like it’s very me and you Vegas. I needed another Vegas partner in crime.”
Pete admitted on his radio show with Olivia that he ‘missed her’ during a recent holiday to VegasCredit: Kiss
Bradley blocks Pete
While Olivia’s estranged husband Bradley continues to follow the TV star on social media, one person he doesn’t follow is Pete.
In fact, he has even blocked the former TOWIE star.
Hours after Olivia and Pete were seen leaving their Manchester hotel together following the BRITs, Bradley made his opinions on the relationship clear.
He blocked Pete the day following the BRITs, with neither stars now following one another.
Bradley made his feelings clear when he blocked Pete on Instagram earlier this monthCredit: Olivia Attwood / Instagram
LOVED-UP Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood kiss in a packed hotel bar — just weeks after she split from her footballer husband.
The couple, snapped in London’s Soho on Friday, are said to have begun their fling earlier this month.
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Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks were seen kissing in a packed London barCredit: The SunPete and Olivia chatting over drinks at Flute bar in SohoLong-time pals Pete and Olivia arrive at the 2025 BritsCredit: Ian West/PA Wire
ITV star Olivia, 34, separated from Bradley Dack in January.
Olivia and Pete have seen their friendship “blossom into an unexpected romance”, pals said last night.
The pair had insisted they were just friends but their public kiss in front of cheering pals proved they are a couple.
Loose Women favourite Olivia, 34, screamed, punched the air and beamed in delight afterwards.
An onlooker snapped their snog at rooftop bar Flute in London’s Soho, where they partied for 3½ hours on Friday night.
The venue is where Towie star Pete, 37, was spotted kissing Love Island’s Maura Higgins in 2024.
Last night a pal of Pete and Olivia confirmed: “They have been spending a lot of time together and an unexpected romance has blossomed from friendship.”
“They have got closer and Pete has held a torch for Olivia for a really long time.
“She is hurting and vulnerable, and he was in the right place at the right time.”
Olivia recently split from footballer husband Bradley DackCredit: GettyThe Flute bar, in London’s Soho, where Pete and Olivia partied for 3½ hours on Friday nightCredit: TripadvisorOlivia and Pete at a yacht party off Ibiza last AugustCredit: BackGrid
The friend added: “They get on really well and are taking it slow, there is no label at the moment.”
Since her marriage separation, speculation has mounted that Olivia has moved on with lothario Pete.
The pair have known each other for around nine years and both starred in Towie in 2019.
Last August they partied with friends on a yacht off Ibiza.
“She was beaming in delight and couldn’t have looked happier.
“And at one point she rose in front of her friends, took Pete by the hand, and they kissed passionately as a group of ten to twelve people cheered them on.
“Olivia and Pete didn’t seem to mind who saw them.
“The noise and spectacle they were making caused everyone in the room to stop what they were doing and look.”
Olivia looked stunning in a black top and skinny jeans, with Pete in a smart jacket.
She stopped and chatted to other revellers in the dimly-lit, discreet venue, even asking other drinkers if they felt she looked OK.
A source said: “She was very sweet and so obviously madly in love with Pete.
“She was anxious that she looked good for her man. They had a blissful night.
Olivia only announced her marriage split in JanuaryCredit: SplashPete has bedded a host of TV personalitiesCredit: Splash
“Friends came and went from their table and when they were alone they were very intense, whispering and pausing conversation to kiss.
“And they were just as tactile when in a bigger group.
“Whatever hardships she has been through, it was very clear that Olivia was ecstatically happy with him next to her at their table.”
Our snaps of the loved-up pair are a hammer blow to her estranged hubby Bradley, who plays for League Two Gillingham.
We told how he blocked Pete on Instagram weeks after the marriage split was revealed.
She was on the ITV table while he was with Kiss FM.
That night Olivia told The Sun on Sunday: “If you are going to be single anywhere this’d be the place. Is Harry Styles single?”
She and Pete later left an after-party together and took a taxi to the Edwardian Manchester hotel.
At 3am Pete was seen carrying two pizza boxes through the lobby before getting into a lift.
Hours later the couple emerged together, with both wearing baseball caps, and were driven off at around 12.30pm.
Speaking ahead of the ceremony Pete told their podcast: “What always happens at these events is Liv and I gravitate towards each other and basically just stick together, don’t we?”
Pete and Maura Higgins share a kiss in Soho in 2024Credit: The SunMaura Higgins and Pete pictured together in 2024Credit: Splash
Olivia replied: “Because I feel like we both have the same objective. And talk to as few people . . .” Pete then added: “As possible.”
Pete then said: “Although we are not going big this year, are we?”, to which Olivia countered: “What do you mean?” Pete continued: “You have a flight the next day.”
Olivia replied: “I know, you need to keep me lucid enough that I don’t get stopped at immigration.”
Pete said: “The danger being that I jump on the flight with you in what I am wearing from the Brits.”
The Sun on Sunday revealed in January that Olivia had split from Dack – following what sources said was a “breach of trust” on his part.
In 2017, she went on Love Island, later saying it was revenge on Dack for cheating on her at the time.
They reunited, and she joined Towie in 2019, on which Pete was already a regular. He went on to dance on Strictly in 2024.
OLIVIA Attwood looked stunning as she enjoyed a wild night out with a host of Love Islanders this weekend in New York- with the star posing up a storm in knee high boots and a lace skirt.
Olivia Attwood looked stunning as she posed in knee high boots in bed during her trip to New YorkCredit: InstagramShe posed for a slew of snaps in a mini-photoshoot before heading out for the eveningCredit: InstagramThe reality star then enjoyed a wild night out with a slew of Love Island starsCredit: Instagram
Former Love Island star Olivia is across the pond to celebrate the launch of her collaboration with high street brand River Island.
Dressed in a satin mini skirt with a lace trim and knee-high boots, Olivia looked stunning for the night out.
She posed for a slew of snaps before hitting the town.
Olivia and the group were then filmed throughout the night as they hit the city’s clubs and let loose.
Sipping on cocktails and wine, the video showed the group as they danced together and even cheekily lifted up their tops and skirts – covering themselves with emojis.
Confirming that the girls had quite the time, Toni commented on the post: “downhill for sure”.
“A time was had,” said Sophie Piper.
The hangover seemed to hit hard too, as Olivia joked this morning that she was “hanging on by a thread”.
Olivia is yet to divulge exactly what went on between them.
However, she did say that she would speak about her marriage breakdown when the time is right – insisting she had a “lot to process”.
The couple wed in 2023, four years after getting engaged.
Olivia didn’t hold back as she and her fellow reality star pals took to the townCredit: GettyIt comes following her split from Bradley earlier this year, which was caused by a ‘breach of trust’ by the footballerCredit: Getty
TV star Olivia Attwood takes her next steps in life after her January split from footballer Bradley Dack — as he is seen without his wedding ring.
Loose Women’s Olivia, 34, showed off her legs in a mini skirt and leopard print boots on a trip to New York.
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Olivia Attwood showed off her legs in a mini skirt and leopard print boots on a trip to New YorkCredit: GettyOlivia takes her next steps in life after her January split from footballer Bradley DackCredit: GettyBradley Dack is seen without his wedding ring for the first time since his split from wife OliviaCredit: Click News and Media
Luka Doncic is attempting to bring his daughters to the United States from his native Slovenia after separating from his fiancée, according to reports.
His former fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, 28, has filed a petition in California seeking child support and attorney fees from Doncic. One of Doncic’s daughters was with him for three months in 2025, and his other daughter has never been to California. Doncic, 27, told ESPN that he had “no idea” Goltes filed the petition.
“I love my daughters more than anything, and I’ve been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn’t been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement,” Doncic said in a statement. “Everything I do is for my daughters’ happiness, and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can.”
Doncic and Goltes were engaged for nearly three years. Their oldest daughter, Gabriela, was born in November 2023, and Olivia was born in December. Doncic traveled to Slovenia for Olivia’s birth, missing games against the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 4 and Boston Celtics on Dec. 5.
During his visit, Doncic told Goltes he wanted to bring Gabriela to the United States when he returned to rejoin the Lakers, according to reports. Goltes objected, and Doncic departed without his daughter.
“I don’t even know how to describe it,” he told reporters of being present for Olivia’s birth. “It was a lot. I was there for the birth of my daughter, so that means everything to me. But it was definitely a roller coaster.
“I got to see my daughter again, my newborn. Coming back, it was kind of hard to leave them behind. But it’s a job, so I got to do it. So hopefully I’ll see them soon.”
Doncic posted a photo on social media of Olivia wearing a pink sweater with a heart emoji covering her face. In his first game back, he inscribed a G and O with a heart on his shoes.
“Two girls, they’re going to make my life hell for sure, I know that,” Doncic said, half-joking. “I’m going to be their security after I retire. All jokes aside, it’s the best thing in the world. I’m just blessed.”
Goltes deleted photos of her and Doncic from her Instagram account last week, and Doncic acknowledged that they had separated. Two weeks ago, he filed an injunction with a Slovenian court seeking immediate contact with his daughters, ESPN reported.
Doncic, who was traded to the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in February 2025, leads the NBA with a 32.5 points-per-game average. The guard also averages 8.4 assists and 7.8 rebounds.
OLIVIA Attwood has dropped a cryptic hint about her ex Bradley Dack’s “breach of trust” following their split.
The TV and podcast star, 34, appeared to suggest her next relationship won’t have the same pitfalls in her Instagram story.
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Olivia Attwood shared this cryptic post on InstagramCredit: InstagramOlivia’s choice of music for the post was also tellingCredit: Splash
She shared a post that read: “No more learning experiences please god I am smart enough,” while Tame Impala’s aptly titled ‘New Person, Same Old Mistakes’ played over the top.
Ben said: “It’s been a very busy start to the year for you professionally and personally, how you doing?” to which Olivia began to laugh.
She replied: “My feet haven’t touched the ground, I’m grateful forever for this wonderful thing that I get to call work and I can throw myself into it.
“I think when you are in entertainment and you have to show up as the person you’re booked to be, almost when you’re doing that you kind of trick your brain – it’s a distraction isn’t it, you can just get into it, that’s been my anchor since Jan.
“I feel like I haven’t breathed.”
Olivia then spoke about her house move, which saw her leave her shared home with Brad last month.
The TV presenter said she’ll reveal all about her marriage breakdown on her podcastCredit: Getty
“I am now getting there with the apartment, I am very lucky that I’m in the position where I’m on my own two feet and I can do that. But moving is hell, no matter how much help you have,” she said.
Olivia acknowledged there is an expectation for her to share her private life due to her rise to fame on reality show Love Island.
But she said she’s taking her time to process everything before speaking about her split on her podcast.
“The reason I’m sat here with you guys today is from being on Love Island, so people are used to a level of access to me which I have no issue with providing still but I have to do it when I’m ready and I know what I’m wanting to share,” she said.
“I’m trying to do that a little bit more as I get older ‘think before you speak’, because once you’ve said it, it’s hard to take it back.
“I’m still digesting things and working things out. We’ll get to it, we’ll have a podcast chat, it’s coming but I just need to process it.”
In 2017, she went on Love Island and emerged in a relationship with Chris Hughes, later saying it was revenge on Bradley for cheating.
They eventually reunited after having a heart to heart while she was still with Chris, and she joined Towie in 2019, on which Pete was already a regular.
Olivia’s close pal Pete Wicks has been blocked by Bradley on InstagramCredit: Splash
We revealed Bradley has now blocked Pete onInstagram— just a few weeks after the couple’s split.
Speaking ahead of the Brit Awards on their Sunday Roast podcast, Pete said: “What always happens at these events is Liv and I gravitate towards each other and basically just stick together, don’t we?”
Olivia replied: “Because I feel like we both have the same objective. And talk to as few people . . .”
Pete then added: “As possible.”
Pete then said: “Although we are not going big this year, are we?” – to which Olivia countered: “What do you mean?”
Pete continued: “You have a flight the next day.”
Olivia replied: “I know – you need to keep me lucid enough that I don’t get stopped at immigration.”
Pete said: “The danger being that I jump on the flight with you in what I am wearing from the Brits.”
HARRY Styles recently dropped his new album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, and fans have been in detective mode attempting to decode who his songs are about.
And they feel they’re worked some of the inspiration behind songs out, after decoding lyrics they describe as “heartbreaking”.
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Fans of Harry are convinced some of his new songs are about exes Kendall and OliviaCredit: GettyKendall and Harry had an on-and-off relationship for yearsCredit: SplashHarry and Olivia shared a ten-year age gap when they datedCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Harry’s new track Paint By Numbers sees him sing vulnerably, acknowledging a failed past relationship as well as the status of his own celebrity.
Among the difficulties of stardom and heartbreak, he’s reaching out for a glimpse of humanity.
He croons lyrics including: “It’s a little bit complicated when they put an image in your head, and now you’re stuck with it.”
But fans are convinced a later part of the song is directly reflecting on his relationship with former flame Olivia Wilde.
The part goes: “Holding the weight of the American children whose hearts you break.
“Was it a tragedy when you told her, ‘I’m not even 33’?”
The couple shared a ten year age gap, which the reference to not even being in his 30s could be pointing towards.
Fans also took to X to decode whether another track on the album called Season 2 Weight Loss is about his past relationship with Kendall Jenner.
Harry dated the model on and off for years in a messy situationship.
So hearing lyrics like: “Do you love me now?” instantly sent fans typing.
One fan gushed in response to the possible link: “HARRY STYLES OH MY GOD,” followed by some sobbing face emojis.
Though later in the song Harry sings about “coming back as a stronger version” of himself, possibly referencing the end of the cycle of on-and-off dating.
The deciphering comes after Harry’s tour ticket sales encountered frustrating mishaps for fans.
In addition to being set to perform 12 shows inWembleyStadium, Harry had one gig booked atManchester‘sCo-opLive in due to play this month.
Though many fans woke up to find their tickets to the event cancelled and refunded.
Ticketmasterreleased a statement on the decision to axe the tickets, explaining that some customers managed to purchase tickets they shouldn’t have been able to buy in the first place.
These include many of the£20 ticketswhich were later resold on other ticket selling sites, and therefore were no longer eligible for use at the venue.
Ticketmaster explained: “We’re working with the Harry Styles ‘One Night Only’ team to cancel and refund any orders that have violated the rules of sale.
“As all tickets are non-transferable, any tickets listed on unauthorised resale sites are void and will not get fans into the show – so we’re cancelling and refunding these.
“There is also a ticket limit of 2 tickets per person, so any orders above that are being cancelled and refunded.”
The majority of the voided tickets appear to have been sold on Viagogo.
Harry and Olivia split up in 2022Credit: SplashHarry and Kendall broke up for the final time in 2016Credit: Getty – Contributor
OLIVIA Dean was queen of the Brit Awards last night, scooping four gongs — ten years after she attended the ceremony as a student.
The singer-songwriter, 26, won the best artist, album and pop act categories and the publicly voted song of the year with Rein Me In, with fellow award-winner Sam Fender.
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Olivia Dean was queen of the Brit Awards, scooping four gongs — ten years after she attended the ceremony as a studentCredit: ReutersLondon-born Olivia stunned on the red carpetCredit: Getty
London-born Olivia, who stunned on the red carpet, also performed on stage, a decade on from partying at the event as a Brit School student in 2016.
Her impressive haul followed the success of her second studio album, The Art of Loving, which spent seven weeks at No1 following its release last year.
The songstress celebrated by holding a private afterparty in Manchester where the ceremony was held.
The switch to the city’s Co-Op Live arena marked the first time the event has been staged outside London.
A source said: “Olivia wanted to thank everyone around her for their support. She sees the success of the evening as a group effort.”
Olivia won a place at the free Brit School in Croydon, South London, aged 15, following in the footsteps of singer-songwriter former students Adele, Amy Winehouse and Jessie J.
She enrolled on a theatre course but later switched to songwriting as she began creating tracks on a second-hand piano which she begged her mum, Christine, to buy.
Speaking about the Brit School, Olivia said: “It set me up for life. I knew what I wanted for myself and it taught me so much. I just think it is a magic place.
“Look at all the people it has produced and will continue to do so.”
Born in 1999, Olivia grew up in Highams Park, North London, to a British dad and Jamaican-Guyanese mum.
Her maternal grandmother emigrated to the UK as part of the Windrush generation aged 18.
As a result, Olivia refers to herself as a “product of bravery”.
Her success in all of the four categories in which she was nominated follows her triumphs at the Grammy Awards in the US last month.
Holding back tears as she collected the Grammy for best new artist, she said: “I guess I want to say that I am up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I am a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
Last night’s Brits, hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall for the sixth time, was dominated by women for a third year running, following the success of Charli XCX and Raye.
Olivia performs on stage at the awardsCredit: GettyOlivia with fellow award-winner Sam FenderCredit: GettyOlivia speaks to the audience after winning with SamCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Oasis star Noel Gallagher scooped songwriter of the yearCredit: ReutersWolf Alice scooped group of the year, from left: Joel Amey, Theo Ellis, Ellie Rowsell and Joff OddieCredit: GettyThe breakthrough artist award went to Lola YoungCredit: GettySpanish singer Rosalia won international artistCredit: Getty
Spanish singer Rosalia won international artist, and New Zealand and South Korean singer Rosé collected the gong for international song of the year.
Meanwhile, previous winner Sam Fender triumphed in the alternative/rock act category, while Wolf Alice scooped group of the year.
The breakthrough artist award went to Lola Young, while international group went to Brooklyn rockers Geese.
Best R&B act was claimed by group Sault. Dave picked up the hip hop/grime/rap act gong.
Speaking about his pre-show warm up, host Jack said: “It tends to be always the same.
“I lock myself in a toilet and try to hide from all the people banging down the dressing room door trying to get me to change lines from my monologue or tweak introductions.
“That’s mainly my pre-show routine — trying to make as little noise as possible, so that they don’t find me.”
RAYE won the prize for the most dressing rooms.
The singer, 28, who performed at the show, had five rooms for her band.
Meanwhile, fellow performer Harry Styles, 32, had a private area decked out with limited edition bars of Tony’s Chocolonely.
KING HARRY
HARRY Styles opened the Brit Awards last night accompanied by 50 dancers and a gospel choir.
Harry Styles opened the Brit Awards last night accompanied by 50 dancers and a gospel choirCredit: AFP
He wore a white shirt, tie and pinstripe trousers as he danced on stage in a halo of light.
Host Jack Whitehall commented: “Wow, what a way to warm you up — the equivalent to sitting on the washing machine for a few minutes.”
Speaking previously about the venue, in which he is an investor, Harry said: “Manchester is an incredible city, filled with incredible people, and I couldn’t be happier being involved in this project.”
His fourth studio album — Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally — is out on March 6.
GUESTS were served a reduced carbon three-course meal.
The menu showed the carbon footprint of each dish which included a celeriac starter and venison main course.
A Manchester tart dessert was a nod to the new home of the ceremony.
WAYNE Rooney enjoyed an evening at the city’s Soho House on Friday night.
The footie pundit, 40, was seen with friends at the club where US DJ Roger Sanchez, 58, performed.
A source said: “Wayne kept a low profile and was ushered in by security.”
JACK’S MANDY GAG GOT AXED
ITV did not screen host Jack Whitehall’s joke about the Peter Mandelson scandal.
The comedian talked to Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and said: “This must be the politicians’ table. I thought I saw Peter Mandelson on the list — oh no sorry that was another list — my bad.”
Jack Whitehall’s joke about the Peter Mandelson scandal was not screenedCredit: Reuters
Mandelson was pals with financier Jeffrey Epstein.
OLIVIA Attwood and pal Pete Wicks reunited for the Brit Awards on Saturday night.
The reality TV icons were seen arriving at their table together, having earlier left a Manchester hotel to head to the venue.
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Olivia Attwood put on a leggy display on the Brit Awards red carpetCredit: GettyShe reunited with Pete Wicks inside the ceremonyCredit: Ellie Henman/The SunPete looked sharp in a white jacket and shirtCredit: PA
Olivia showed off her incredible figure after earlier “paying tax” at the gym with a sweaty workout to get red carpet ready.
She rocked an asymmetrical black dress with a dramatic fan cut out shape across the chest and back.
The stunning gown also had thigh high split and Olivia completed the look with sheer black gloves.
Once inside the venue, Olivia and Pete reunited with Pete’s podcast co-host Sam Thompson, where an onlooker said, “Pete was a gent and poured the drinks for the group before they settled down to their meal.”
While in conversation with TikTok sensation Tinx on the latest episode of her podcast, Olivia’s House, the Love Island icon made reference to her own relationships while discussing dating.
After Tinx said she’s happy in life but would like to meet someone, Olivia responded: “And that’s like the best place you could be in to meeting the right person. There’s not like a void to fill.
“If you’re going into relationships and there’s motivations of, you know, say you have a gap in your life or you need saving, it doesn’t start on a healthy trajectory.”
Olivia previously described Pete as her twin flameCredit: Rex
The Heat was set to be ITV’s next big reality show but the culinary programme fronted by Olivia Attwood has been criticised after its first episode
22:38, 25 Feb 2026Updated 22:49, 25 Feb 2026
The Heat has been criticised
Olivia Attwood’s new ITV show, The Heat, reportedly ran into a few hiccups during filming. Former Love Island star Olivia, 34, took on the hosting duties for the new reality TV cooking show. It sees 10 chefs head over to Barcelona to work under multi Michelin Star award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli.
The group is battling it out to become the next rising star in the culinary world. But guests invited into the pop-up establishment were supposedly greeted with non-alcoholic Prosecco.
A source told The Sun: “The diners waited for nearly two hours for their main courses while shouting and screaming could be heard from the kitchen.
“They didn’t even have any alcohol to keep them going – just some warm non-alcoholic Prosecco.”
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And the insider added that some of the show’s starters were served “lukewarm”. There is also claims that the Spanish omelette that was served on the menu was missing a key ingredient – potatoes. Things took a turn for the worse when the establishment was forced to be evacuated following a small fire, which is shown in the trailer.
In the first episode of the show, it was soon a baptism of fire for the new chefs as they hit the ground running while trying to stay focused on a first service while having fun flirting. In an exclusive first look at the second episode that was obtained by the Mirror, host Olivia is seen on a lavish yacht in the Mediterranean sea.
The presenter says: “Yesterday The Heat opened its doors, the fire was on in the kitchen and later on the team let their hair down but there were sparks there too… Today, a new head chef has to step up and take control. Let’s hope there’s not too many distractions!”
And later, Olivia hilariously asks crew members: “Is my a**e out? I want it to be, I’ll get more likes” to which laughter off camera is heard.
Opening up on what she is usually like in the kitchen, Olivia confessed: “I’m a bit Victoria Beckham-coded. I could eat the same thing every day, I can’t be bothered to make a big mess. I want to eat the food, I don’t want to make it.”