Olivia Dean has been the big winner at the 2026 BRIT Awards, as the ceremony relocated to Manchester for the first time ever.

The hitmaker had led the nominations with five gongs, and dominated the ceremony with wins including Album Of The Year, Best Pop Act and Artist Of The Year. 

Jack Whitehall returned as host for the first time since 2021, and led to ITV censors being quick off the mark with jokes covering all manner of topics from Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to the controversy-filled BAFTAs.

Harry Styles also made his long-awaited return to the stage for the first time since 2023, ahead of the release of his new album on Friday. 

Ten-time Grammy Award winning artist and producer Mark Ronson, 50, received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, before taking to the stage to perform. 

Follow live updates from the 2026 BRIT Awards below...

23:02

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23:01

So who were the big winners of the night?

You can see our full recap on who scooped an award at the BRITs here...

22:59

Robbie Williams brings the BRITs to a close with Ozzy's Black Sabbath bandmates

Bringing the night to an end, Robbie belted out a rendition of Ozzy's iconic hit No More Tears.

22:56

Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy is still 'looking down' on her as she paid tribute to his 'amazing body of work'

Taking to the stage, Sharon told the crowd: 'My old man was blessed with a one and a million career. He was at the top of his game for 56 years. I could go on for achieves but Ozzy was authentic he was gifted a wild man unpredicted.

'Came from a small working class neighbours in Birmingham and because this musician he had low times but never stopped and pushed himself to do better both personally and professionally. He never felt words were enough for the life he was given and led.

'He was the most humble maniac you could ever meet and at the end of the day he will always be a rockstar and Ozzy’s heart never left English and was proud to be that working class Brummy.

'This goes to his incredible family and great musicians that helped Ozzy along the way. I want to thank his crew that never let him down. We had one of the best crews on the road. Thousands of people who lines the streets to say goodbye, his fans he loved them and the loyalty they gave him.

‘If Ozzy was here tonight he would be showing us that gorgeous smile he had. He may not be here but he left us one amazing body of work that will never be forget by the country who made him.’

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22:49

Breaking:Sharon and Kelly Osbourne accept the Lifetime Acheivement Award in Ozzy's honour

22:45

The 2026 BRITs will come to a close with a tribute to rock icon Ozzy Osbourne...

... featuring a tribute from country music legend Dolly Parton

22:39

Olivia Dean emotionally says her new album has 'changed her life' after BRITs success

The star won the coveted Album Of The Year gong for The Art Of Loving.

She said: 'Making this album has changed my life... This album is about love and loving each other in a world that feels loveless right now.'

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22:33

Breaking:And the winner is....

Olivia Dean!!

She is the big winner of the night with four gongs

22:31

It's time for the final award of the night.... Album Of The Year!

It's being presented by Jeff Goldblum...

22:23

Tim Burgess pays tributes to The Stone Roses' Mani during In Memoriam

Ahead of a lengthy tribute to Ozzy Osbourne later in the evening, The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess took to the stage to honour all the music stars who have passed in the last 12 months.

Tim said Mani had an 'unforgettable smile and uncontainable enthusiasm', before asking the audience to 'think about Mani for a moment... and we can cherish the though that we got to experience our time and his time together.'

22:17

Olivia Dean breaks down in tears as she accepts Artist Of The Year

Olivia paid tribute to her mother during her acceptance speech, saying: 'It takes a lot of people to be a good artist and it's not lost on me that I have good people around me, so thank you, I love you.'

22:14

It's time for one of the big awards of the night... Artist Of The Year

And the award goes to Olivia Dean!

It's the third award for the singer tonight so far.

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