Jack Whitehall appeared tired as he left his Manchester hotel Sunday morning, following his work hosting the 2026 BRIT Awards the previous night.
The 37-year-old comedian hosted the awards show for the sixth time on Saturday night. This year’s event was held at the Co-op Live Arena, marking the first time the awards weren’t held in London.
After a hectic night of performing and then attending the glamorous Sony Music afterparty at Soho House Manchester, he and his fiancée, Roxy Horner, were understandably looking a bit tired the next morning.
Jack left the hotel wearing a padded jacket, jogging bottoms, and a baseball cap pulled low to conceal his face.
Roxy looked casually chic in her circular-patterned jeans, a white t-shirt, and sneakers, completing the look with a pair of retro white sunglasses.
Jack was at his best during Saturday’s awards ceremony, immediately entertaining the crowd with his signature witty remarks.
Early in the show, he playfully criticized the recent BAFTA Film Awards, telling the audience that the BRITs had the best censor for the broadcast – and joked it was the same person who had been criticized for their work at last Sunday’s ceremony.
He announced that they had the top professionals present, including someone who regularly works with the BAFTAs.
The joke referred to the controversy at the BBC after a racial slur, unintentionally uttered by John Davidson due to his Tourette’s syndrome, wasn’t censored during a live broadcast. This happened while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award.
Jack talked about the BRIT Awards relocating to Manchester, playfully calling the city the ‘center of excitement in the North,’ and also mentioned the hoped-for reunion of the band Oasis.
While the cameras were on Noel Gallagher during the show, a comedian joked that it had been a good year for drug dealers in Manchester, which made the 58-year-old singer laugh out loud.
Just after Harry Styles finished performing, Jack had the crowd roaring with laughter when he joked that watching Styles on stage felt like being stuck on a washing machine for three minutes.
Robbie Williams faced a playful jab from Jack while presenting the Song of the Year award. Jack joked to the audience that Robbie had made ‘more comebacks than his hairline,’ referencing Williams’ history of returning to the spotlight.
Shaun Ryder and Bez, known for their show ‘Happy Mondays,’ presented the award for Group of the Year, but they weren’t spared from the playful jokes and teasing during the event.
Jack joked to the audience that the duo seemed to be fading quickly, comparing them to flowers you’d find at a highway rest stop, and playfully suggested they were about to be featured in a memorial segment.
Before Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars won International Song of the Year for their song APT, Jack commented that the category suffered because American artists often didn’t bother to travel to the UK to accept the award.
Jack continued to jokingly criticize the Baftas, pointing out they’d also invited Paddington Bear to the event. Cameras then showed a wide shot that seemed to depict the famous bear sitting under the table, appearing to be drunk.
During the event, host Jack introduced Mark Ronson’s performance by mentioning the widely known conflict between the Beckhams.
He jokingly advised the crowd to dance like Victoria Beckham on her first dance, referencing a recent comment made by her son, Brooklyn. Brooklyn had previously criticized his mother’s dancing at his wedding to Nicola Peltz, calling it ‘inappropriate’.
One of his jokes wasn’t shown on TV, as ITV executives cut a comment he made about Peter Mandelson from the broadcast.
Last week, the former minister, who previously faced scandal, was arrested. This follows an investigation into claims of wrongdoing while he was in office, specifically allegations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, when he served as business secretary.
Jack used the chance to make fun of the previous US ambassador while talking with Manchester’s Mayor, Andy Burnham.
He made a playful comment about the BRIT Awards, saying it was ‘the only party Andy’s allowed to attend now.’ This was a reference to Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, preventing Andy from running as a candidate for the Labour party.
He made a joke, then subtly hinted that Peter Mandelson might be mentioned in the files related to Jeffrey Epstein. He said he thought he saw Mandelson’s name on the list, but quickly added it was a different list, implying it was a deliberate reference.
ITV censors cut the audio during the broadcast when Jack told a joke. Viewers heard birds chirping for a few seconds instead of what he said.
But despite being cut from the aired show, the joke was still shared on the BRIT Awards’ Instagram.
Jack has hosted the Brit Awards six times in total. He previously hosted the show for four consecutive years, from 2018 to 2021, and returned to host again last year.
Mo Gilligan hosted the show in both 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo all co-hosted together.
Jack gave his first performance in Manchester this year, a city where he developed his comedic style while studying at the University of Manchester.
Olivia Dean had a fantastic night at the 2026 BRIT Awards, winning all four awards she was up for! She took home prizes for Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Act.
The 26-year-old British singer-songwriter received two nominations for Song of the Year. She was nominated for her single, “Man I Need,” and also for “Rein Me In,” a collaboration with Sam Fender, which ultimately won the award.
Olivia achieved a rare feat in 2025, becoming the first artist since Adele in 2021 to simultaneously top the UK charts with both a single (“Man I Need”) and an album (“The Art Of Loving”).
It was a completely different night for Lily Allen who didn’t take home any awards.
Lily Allen’s fifth album, West End Girl, was a huge success last year, topping the charts. However, she didn’t win any of the major awards, losing out to Miss Dean in the categories of Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Pop Act.
The 40-year-old singer’s new album explores the breakdown of her marriage to David Harbour, 50, of ‘Stranger Things,’ and reveals details about a reported affair he had with someone named Madeline during their relationship.
I’ve been a huge fan of the artist behind ‘Not Fair’ for years, and it always feels a little unfair to me that, despite eight nominations, they’ve only won one BRIT Award! I was really disappointed to hear they didn’t even go to the ceremony this year, honestly. It’s a shame when talent doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves.
Noel Gallagher, a 58-year-old musician from Manchester, received the Songwriter of the Year award. This recognition comes after he and his brother Liam recently performed together again on a large-scale Oasis reunion tour.
Oh my gosh, it was so emotional! Sharon Osbourne, bless her heart, went up on stage to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award for Ozzy! It was the BRITs, of course, and even though Ozzy couldn’t be there, it was just amazing to see Sharon representing him. Seriously, a lifetime of rock and roll deserved that award, and seeing her accept it for him… I almost cried!
With support from her daughter, Kelly, 41, the TV personality delivered a moving speech, describing her husband as incredibly talented, wonderfully unpredictable, and a truly creative spirit.
Born and raised in a humble, working-class area of Birmingham, he achieved incredible success as a widely known and admired musician. Throughout his career, he consistently strived for improvement and never settled for less.
Let me tell you, Ozzy was a truly unique character. He had this incredible confidence, almost an ego, but he was surprisingly down-to-earth and humble. Deep down, he never stopped being a rock star, that was just him. But beyond the fame, his heart always belonged to England. No matter where his travels took him, he was so proud to be a working-class lad from Birmingham – a true Brummie through and through.
As the grand finale, we had an incredible all-star rock tribute. It was a really moving performance dedicated to Ozzy, who we lost last July, and a beautiful way to close out the show.
This rendition of ‘No More Tears’ – the hit song from Ozzy Osbourne’s hugely successful 1991 album of the same name – was specially arranged by Sharon Osbourne.
The show included musicians who’ve played with Ozzy Osbourne throughout his career – Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos, and Zakk Wylde. It was headlined by Robbie Williams, who Sharon Osbourne personally invited to perform. She asked him as a longtime fan of the music and a friend of the family.
Lola Young, a five-time nominee, won the award for breakthrough artist after a challenging few months.
This marks her return to music after a break, following worries about her health when she fainted during a performance in New York City in September.
She ended her tour early to focus on her mental health, but recently returned to performing and accepted an award last night.
Dave, a 27-year-old British rapper, recently won an award in the Hip Hop category. This success follows the release of his third studio album, ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp,’ late last year.
As a huge fan, I was thrilled to see Fred Again.. (that’s Fred Gibson!), along with Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax, win the award for Dance! And honestly, Sam Fender totally deserved the Best Rock award – what a night for music!
Mark Ronson, the acclaimed musician and producer with ten Grammy Awards, was honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award and then performed live.
SAULT won the R&B award, Jacob Alon received the Critics Choice award, and PinkPanthress was named Producer of the Year.
Geese was named Best International Group, and Rosalía won Best International Artist. ROSE and Bruno Mars collaborated on the International Song of the Year.
Rosé and Bruno Mars won International Song of the Year for their collaboration, APT. Rosé was present at the awards ceremony to accept the award.
Wolf Alice took home the Group of the Year award following the popularity of their latest album, The Clearing. Geese, an American rock band, won International Group of the Year – their first ever BRIT Award.
Rosalía, the popular Spanish singer, was named International Artist of the Year, triumphing over artists like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga. She then performed her song “Berghain” from the LUX album, and surprised the audience with a special guest appearance by Björk.
Harry Styles performed live on stage just a week before the release of his new album, ‘Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally’.
Raye, a seven-time BRIT Award winner, performed both her popular song “Where Is My Husband,” which was up for Song of the Year, and her latest release, “Nightingale Lane.” The 28-year-old artist captivated the audience with these performances.
The event also featured performances by Wolf Alice, Alex Warren, Sombr, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, and the vocalists from HUNTR/X, the popular KPop group from the Netflix series KPop Demon Hunters.
For over a decade, the BRIT Awards have taken place each year at London’s O2 Arena. However, the Daily Mail reports that this year’s ceremony – considered the most important event in British music – will be held in Manchester, and organizers are planning to move the show to different cities across the UK in the years to come.
As a lifestyle expert, I remember when the 2026 event marked the start of a really exciting new chapter! Sony Music UK took the lead, and they were the driving force behind the fantastic decision to move the whole thing to Manchester. It was the beginning of a three-year partnership with them, and it really set the stage for some incredible things to come.
They’ve performed at many iconic venues over the years, including Earl’s Court, the London Arena, Alexandra Palace, Hammersmith Apollo, the Dominion Theatre, the Royal Albert Hall, the Grosvenor Hotel, and their very first location, Wembley Conference Centre.
However, relocating the event from the capital marks a significant turning point in its history – perhaps the most dramatic one yet.
According to a source speaking with the Daily Mail, the BRIT Awards are leaving London for the first time in their 47-year history. Since the awards began in 1977, they’ve always been held in the capital city.
This will likely be disappointing for artists and performers in London, but many in the music industry believe these events don’t always have to take place at the same locations every year.
The BRIT Awards is the most important event in British music, and now more people will be able to experience it live. By moving the event, it will be easier for fans in Manchester and nearby areas to attend.
Recently, many people have wanted the awards ceremony to be held outside of London, following the examples of events like The Mercury Prize and The MOBO Awards. For the first time, this move will make the music industry less focused on London, benefiting both those nominated and their fans.
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