While Adele emerged victorious as the Global Success at the BRITs, she missed out on the Best British Video award to One Direction, who claimed the honour for their video for hit song History.
Liam Payne collected the prize as he made a surprise appearance at the awards, and told the cheering audience: “I mean this is amazing. Thank you so much! We cannot believe we are still winning these. Thank you very much.
“We have been taking some time out working on our solo music, but One Direction is who we are and who we will always be.”
British Male Solo Artist
David Bowie
British Female Solo Artist
Emeli Sande
British Group
The 1975
British Breakthrough Act
Rag ‘N’ Bone Man
Mastercard British Album
David Bowie – Blackstar
Critics’ Choice
Rag ‘N’ Bone Man
British Single
Little Mix – Shout Out To My Ex
International Male Solo Artist
Drake
International Female Solo Artist
Beyonce
Global Success Award
Adele
International Group
A Tribe Called Quest
Best British Video
One Direction – History
BRITS Icon Award
Robbie Williams