Olivia Attwood turned heads on the BRIT Awards red carpet on Saturday, arriving at the ceremony in a striking black asymmetrical gown. The Love Island star, aged 34, showcased her toned legs in the quirky mono-shoulder design, which featured a high-slit draped skirt with a flowing train.
Fashion Statement and Ceremony Details
The petal-bodice statement dress enhanced her lithe frame, complemented by sheer gloves and matching glossy tights. The Filthy Rich presenter completed the avant-garde look with classic black stilettos. This year marks the 46th edition of the BRIT Awards, held for the first time at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.
Shifts in Award Categories and Nominations
Since removing gendered categories like Best Male and Best Female, the ceremony has faced backlash for low female representation, notably in 2023 when the Artist Of The Year shortlist was entirely male. However, 2026 brings significant changes, with 70 percent of nominations being female or non-binary.
Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead the nominations with five each, closely followed by comeback queen Lily Allen, recognized in three categories for her critically acclaimed fifth album, West End Girl. The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour and his alleged infidelities.
Key Contenders and Performances
Lily Allen will compete against both Young and Dean for Artist Of The Year, as well as for Album Of The Year and Pop Act. Lola Young, aged 24, is also nominated for Breakthrough Artist and Alternative/Rock Act, though her attendance remains uncertain. Following the announcement, she expressed gratitude, saying, 'Five BRIT nominations, how is this even possible? I've had this dream a thousand times... I am so grateful for this moment.'
Olivia Dean, 26, became the first woman since Adele in 2021 to claim the UK's No. 1 single and album in the same week, with her song Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving, both released in 2025. Nominated in five categories, she will perform at the ceremony, sharing, 'To go from being a student of The BRIT School in the crowd to being a performer 10 years later is really crazy.'
Other Notable Nominees and Records
British rapper Dave has been recognized in three categories: Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act. The 27-year-old released his third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, in 2025, becoming the first British rap artist to debut three albums at number one in the UK's official chart.
Raye has been nominated in one category this year, after winning a record-breaking six awards last year. The singer, 28, holds the record for the most BRIT Awards won at a single ceremony, previously held by Blur, Adele, and Harry Styles. She has been announced as the final performer at this year's event, stating, 'We are so grateful to the BRIT Awards for having us back on their stage.'
International and Group Nominations
British icons Pulp have received their first nomination for Group of the Year since 1996. Hollywood is well-represented, with Netflix's KPop group HUNTR/X nominated for International Song of the Year with Golden and shortlisted for International Group. Cynthia Erivo has secured her first nomination with her rendition of Defying Gravity from Wicked, contending for Song of the Year with Mastercard.
Other international stars up for awards include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and Chappell Roan. The full nominations list highlights a diverse range of artists across categories, reflecting the evolving landscape of the music industry.
