Adele gushed about her amazing year as she accepted the Global Success gong at the Brit Awards on Wednesday night (22Feb17).
The 28-year-old singer couldn’t attend the star-studded ceremony at the O2 Arena in London, as she is currently on tour in Australia. However, she did appear via video link to thank her supporters for the latest in a string of honours.
“Hello London, thank you so much it means the world to me,” Adele said in the video, clearly struggling to control her emotions.
“You have all been amazing to me this past year. It’s been amazing this year, the best one yet. Have a good time!”
The mother-of-one also encouraged the guests at the ceremony to “get a bit swervy (drunk)”, referencing the abstract nature of the BRITs trophy.
Thank you @BRITs ❤️ I actually am on the other side, of the world! I'm in Australia, that's why I'm not there. Have a great night x
— Adele (@Adele) February 22, 2017
Adele took to her Twitter page later in the evening to once again explain her absence from the ceremony, writing: “Thank you @BRITS. I actually am on the other side, of the world! I’m in Australia, that’s why I’m not there. Have a great night x”
It comes as little surprise that Adele took home the Global Success award, after her latest album 25 became the fastest-selling record ever in the U.K.
Adele also marked a victorious year with several wins at the recent Grammy Awards, taking home all five awards she was nominated for.
