What happened to BRIT Award hosts - £51m fortune, drink-drive arrest and bitter TV exit

Olivia Rodrigo is safe and sound after all following Sam Fender’s boozy Brits after-party.The teen sensation, who nabbed the gong for international song of the year, headed to the 27-year-old singer’s after-party, and we can only imagine that would have been her first shindig in South London.

BRIT Awards 2022 attracted its lowest audience ever in overnight figures when it was broadcast on Tuesday (February 8).According to figures published by Broadcast, ITV pulled in 2.7 million viewers during the show, which spanned two-and-a-half-hours from 8pm.While this is the lowest in the show’s history, a drop from 2.9 million viewers for 2021’s event, this figure doesn’t count viewers around the world who streamed it digitally on YouTube or catch-up service ITV Hub.The show also went up against BBC drama This Is Going To Hurt starring Ben Whishaw,  which attracted a bigger audience of 3.2 million viewers in overnight ratings.This year’s BRIT Awards featured performances from Adele, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, Dave, Liam Gallagher and Sam Fender – along with a surprise appearance from Bring Me The Horizon.Adele was the big winner on the night, taking three awards including the coveted Album Of The Year for her fourth LP ‘30’.

MAYA Jama put on a brave face this morning with an early start just hours after leaving the Brit Awards 2022 afterparty. The radio presenter took to social media at 8am on Wednesday to detail how she was back in hair and make-up getting ready for another busy day.

Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Fender were among the stars heading straight to celebrate another year of music mayhem at the Brit Awards after parties.It was a wild night, featuring a very unlikely collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon, Anne-Marie styling out a tumble down the steps like an absolute pro, and Mo Gilligan having to apologise after getting a little carried away and dropping an F-bomb on live TV.But, the party didn’t stop there for the stars, with Idris seen heading out of the Soho House after party.The Luther actor, who’s also a musician in his own right, rocked a bright pink Gucci jacket for the occasion, donning sunnies as he made his way out of the party.He had presented the award for the coveted album of the year award, which went to Adele for her record 30.Good 4 U hitmaker Olivia, who scooped up the award for international song of the year, headed to Sam Fender’s after party in what we can only assume is her first time at a British after party in South London and we love that for her.Sam himself, who landed the rock/alternative award, looked to be having a blast as he headed to the after party with his statuette in hand. Sporting a bright pink T-shirt and jacket, the Seventeen Going Under singer looked to be loving the atmosphere and enjoying a well-deserved celebration after his brilliant performance.

Mo Gilligan left The Brit Award viewers in stitches as he made a minor slip up at the start of the show. The comedian presented the show for the first time on Tuesday, after he took over as host from Jack Whitehall who held the spot for several years. ITV viewers were left in hysterics by the 33 year old presenter throughout the night, including from his brilliantly funny impression of Liam Gallagher, but it was his opening statement that left fans giggling.

Brit Awards on Tuesday night at The O2 Arena. The singer, 27, brought the foster carer up on stage - whose name is unknown - to collect the trophy with her, who excitedly threw her hands in the air and beamed from ear-to-ear.  She began: 'Wow.

YouTube on Tuesday (February 8), with Mo Gilligan as host from The O2 Arena in London. Adele was the big winner of the night with trophies for Album of the Year, British Artist of the Year and Best British Song for 'Easy on Me'.

Related: Brit Awards 2022 winners revealed as Adele, Ed Sheeran, KSI and more are nominatedGilligan has taken the baton this year from comedian Jack Whitehall, who hosted the music awards night in the past four years. Mo's sweary affair took place before the watershed at 9pm, with many amused viewers reacting to his slip-up on social media.

supports HTML5 videoMaya Jama finally addressed her engagement to Ben Simmons at the Brit Awards, but the presenter is still somewhat keeping everyone in the dark. The TV star co-hosted the Brits 2022 with comedian Mo Gilligan, who pretty much asked the question everyone’s been thinking about her engagement ring. ‘I can’t have you here without talking about that amazing rock on your finger,’ Mo pressed as an awkward Maya hid her left hand behind her back. He then quipped: ‘Listen, that is the price of a small bedroom studio flat in London.’ Maya continued to squirm and said while laughing: ‘Alright, let’s move on.’ The 27-year-old presenter is believed to have got engaged to the NBA player over Christmas when he proposed in the US where he lives after seven months of dating. A source told The Sun that Ben ‘chose the ring himself and felt he knew exactly what she would want.

MAYA Jama awkwardly shut down Mo Gilligan's questions about her love life during the Brit Awards 2022. As the presenters chatted in between awards Mo, 33, drew attention to the sparkler on 27-year-old Maya's ring finger.

Brit Awards co-host Maya Jama squirmed as she was quizzed on her engagement to Ben Simmons by presenter Mo Gilligan at this year’s awards ceremony.The 27 year old is set to say 'I do' after a proposal from NBA basketball player Ben Simmons, 25 – who she has dated since May 2021 – in January this year. Earlier in the night, the presenter stunned on the red carpet in a daring black cut-out dress as she flashed her engagement ring, thought to be worth £700k, during her arrival to the ceremony.

Mo Gilligan made a hilarious dig at Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he hosted the BRIT Awards on Tuesday evening. The comedian is presenting the awards show for the first time this year, taking over from previous host of several years Jack Whitehall. Some of the biggest names from the music world including Adele, Ed Sheeran and Anne-Marie, were all packed into London’s O2 Arena for the ceremony when Mo made a jab at the PM and his recent ‘partygate’ scandal.

It was a successful night at the 2022 BRIT Awards with many talented musicians walking away with gongs.

in a Twitter clip announcing the bad news. “I’m so sorry, but my show ain’t ready.”The pop star reportedly clashed with the venue and their desire for her to perform with a 60-member choir while she wanted to prioritize keeping shows “low-key” and “all about the voice.”It has also been reported the postponement followed the best-selling artist throwing a fit over a swimming pool stunt.

Adele was the big winner at the 2022 BRIT Awards.

Mo Gilligan apologised to Brit Awards 2022 viewers on Tuesday night after he accidentally swore live on-air during the annual ceremony. The host, 33, admitted that he got "carried away" on stage earlier in the show as he sat with co-presenter Maya Jama and singer Olivia Rodrigo in the audience.The Masked Singer UK judge Mo admitted: "So guys, earlier in the show, I got a little bit carried away and I swore. Apologies for any offence caused.

Mo Gilligan left fans in stitches as he impersonated Liam Gallagher at the BRIT Awards 2022 while introducing the singer-songwriter.The 33 year old comedian introduced former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher to the stage by putting on a Mancunian accent and donning round glasses, a bucket hat and parka coat. Mo stood in front of a microphone among the crowds and broke into the 1995 Oasis hit Wonderwall as he said: "Nice to be here you know what I mean I said maybe...." Liam, 49, whose children Lennon, 22, and Molly, 23, posed on the red carpet ahead of supporting their dad, performed Everything's Electric at the star-studded ceremony.

BRIT Awards 2022 viewers are all saying the same thing about host Mo Gilligan as he replaces Jack Whitehall to front the show. Mo, 33, made his debut hosting the awards tonight, taking over from Jack, 33, who presented it for four years.

During her performance live at The 2022 BRITs, Anne-Marie stumbled on stage in her killer boots.

BRIT Awards for a star-studded celebration of the industry.Heading into the big night, Adele and Ed Sheeran led the pack with four noms each — alongside artists Dave and Little Simz — in a year where more female artists were nominated for awards than any time before.Throughout the gala event — hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan and presented by the British Phonographic Industry — the show doled out the trophies with some surprising and well-deserved victories.Check out the full list of the show's big winners below.   Adele, Columbia, Sony Music Dave, Dave Neighbourhood, Universal Music Ed Sheeran, Asylum, Warner Music Little Simz, Age 101/Awal Sam Fender, Polydor, Universal Music Coldplay, Parlophone, Warner Music D-Block Europe, D-Block Europe, Universal Music Little Mix, RCA, Sony Music London Grammar, Ministry Of Sound, Sony Music Bree Runway EMI, Universal Music Lola Young, Island, Universal Music “Latest Trends,” A1 & J1 “Don’t Play" Anne-Marie/KSI/Digital Farm Animals “Remember,” Becky Hill & David Guetta “Obsessed With You,” Central Cee  “Clash,” Dave featuring Stormzy “Bad Habits,” Ed Sheeran “Cold Heart (Pnau Mix),” Elton John & Dua Lipa «Heat Waves,” Glass Animals “Bed,” Joel Corry/Raye/David Guetta, “Holiday,” KSI “Wellerman,” Nathan Evans/220Kid/Billen Ted “Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)» Riton X Nightcrawlers feat.

Mo Gilligan is hosting this year's Brit Awards alongside BBC Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo and TV presenter Maya Jama.