Leggy Jade Thirlwall packs on the PDA with boyfriend Jordan Stephens as she celebrates winning her first solo BRIT Award at star-studded Sony afterparty

Jade Thirlwall packed on the PDA with boyfriend Jordan Stephens as she celebrated winning her first solo BRIT Award at Sony’s afterparty at London’s Nobu Hotel on Friday evening. 

The former Little Mix star, 32, who beat the likes of Charli XCX to be crowned Best Pop Act at the ceremony earlier in the evening, couldn’t wipe the smile off her face.

Jade, who also performed on stage at the O2 Arena cermeony, looked sensational as she slipped into a satin leggy mini dress for the star-studded bash.

She completed the look with knee-high leather boots and matching opera loves as she shared a sweet kiss with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan, 33.

Her proud partner was also dressed to impress in a plaid suit which he layered with an eye-catching wool coat. 

Jade quickly went viral for her chaotic BRITs acceptance after she struggled to climb the stairs to the stage and hiding her speech in the front of her dress. 

Jade Thirlwall packed on the PDA with boyfriend Jordan Stephens as she celebrated winning her first solo BRIT Award at Sony's afterparty at London's Nobu Hotel on Friday evening

Jade Thirlwall packed on the PDA with boyfriend Jordan Stephens as she celebrated winning her first solo BRIT Award at Sony’s afterparty at London’s Nobu Hotel on Friday evening

The former Little Mix star, 32, who beat the likes of Charli XCX to be crowned Best Pop Act at the ceremony earlier in the evening, couldn't wipe the smile off her face

The former Little Mix star, 32, who beat the likes of Charli XCX to be crowned Best Pop Act at the ceremony earlier in the evening, couldn’t wipe the smile off her face

As her name was read out, the singer gasped in shock and excitedly made her way to the stage, but was hampered by the huge train and skirt of her denim wedding dress.

She struggled to climb the stairs onto the stage and needed a helping hand from the presenters The Sugababes  after becoming stuck.

Beginning her acceptance speech, Jade proceeded to reach into her dress and pull out a folded piece of paper from her cleavage.

She explained: ‘Oh my God! This is my first solo BRIT Award! I can’t cry because I’ve got to sing later, but I did do a little piece of paper in case I won the award. I know it’s cringe but I knew I’d forget people. I’m flustered.’

She went on to thank her fans and loved ones for helping her get so far, saying: ‘I need to thank the fans because that’s why I’ve won. 

‘Thank you for supporting me and relentlessly forcing everyone around you to vote for me, I really appreciate it.

‘I want to thank my fabulous team around me, because it really does take a determined village to make a good pop act.

‘My partner Jordan, my mum, dad, my brother and all my family and friends for always believing in me. 

Jade, who also performed on stage at the O2 Arena cermeony , looked sensational as she slipped into a satin leggy mini dress for the star-studded bash

Jade, who also performed on stage at the O2 Arena cermeony , looked sensational as she slipped into a satin leggy mini dress for the star-studded bash

Jade, who also performed on stage at the O2 Arena cermeony, looked sensational as she slipped into a satin leggy mini dress for the star-studded bash

She completed the look with knee-high leather boots and matching opera loves as she shared a sweet kiss with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan, 33

She completed the look with knee-high leather boots and matching opera loves as she shared a sweet kiss with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan, 33

Her proud partner was also dressed to impress in a plaid suit which he layered with an eye-catching wool coat

Her proud partner was also dressed to impress in a plaid suit which he layered with an eye-catching wool coat

Jade quickly went viral for her chaotic BRITs acceptance after she struggled to climb the stairs to the stage and hiding her speech in the front of her dress

Jade quickly went viral for her chaotic BRITs acceptance after she struggled to climb the stairs to the stage and hiding her speech in the front of her dress 

‘Thank you for making m
e thing it was a realistic goal to be a pop star ever since I was a little girl.’

Jade then paid a sweet tribute to her former Little Mix bandmates, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, saying they ‘changed her life’.

Becoming emotional, she gushed: ‘And finally my Little Mix sisters, I love you so much. I wouldn’t have this award without them. They changed my life and I am so grateful.’

The 2025 BRIT Awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, marking his fifth time at the helm of the event, after having previously presented the show in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

The night featured massive performances from Ezra Collective and special guest Jorja Smith.

They joined an exciting lineup of acts including Jade, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Lola Young, Teddy Swims, and The Last Dinner Party. 

Charli XCX was originally set to perform but decided not to despite months of negotiations.

According to a close source, the decision comes as she shifted her focus toward preparing for the Grammy Awards, which took place earlier this month.

The pop singer led the 2025 BRIT Awards nominations with five nods, closely followed by Dua Lipa who had been recognised in four categories. 

In the end, Charli’s smash hit album BRAT swept the board and took home all of the five awards she was nominated for. 

The British singer, 32, whose No1 album became a cultural phenomenon last summer, took home Best Album, Artist of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Dance Act and Best Song Writing.

BRIT Awards 2025: Winners at a glance

Artist of the year: Charli XCX

Album of the year: Charli XCX – Brat 

Song of the year: Charli XCX featuring Billie Eilish – Guess 

Best dance act: Charli XCX 

Songwriter of the Year: Charli XCX 

Best alternative/rock act: Sam Fender

Best hip-hop/grime/rap act: Stormzy

Best pop act: Jade

Best R&B act: Raye 

 

 

 

Global Success Award: Sabrina Carpenter

Group of the year: Ezra Collective 

Best new artist: The Last Dinner Party

International artist of the year: Chappell Roan 

International group of the year: Fontaines D.C. 

International song of the year: Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!

Rising star: Myles Smith 

Producer of the Year: AG Cook 

 

Also at the afterparty was singer Paloma Faith who stunned in a ruffled negligee inspire co-ord

Also at the afterparty was singer Paloma Faith who stunned in a ruffled negligee inspire co-ord 

She looked sensational and added a pair of saucy stockings

She looked sensational and added a pair of saucy stockings 

She cosied up to pal Stevie Thomas at the swanky bash

She cosied up to pal Stevie Thomas at the swanky bash

Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian wrapped up in a faux fur coat

Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian wrapped up in a faux fur coat 

Earlier in the evening he presented the Alternate Rock Act award to singer Sam Fender

Earlier in the evening he presented the Alternate Rock Act award to singer Sam Fender 

Singer Grace Chatto cut a stylish figure in a tailored black suit

Singer Grace Chatto cut a stylish figure in a tailored black suit 

Charli’s incredible sweep mirrored Raye’s own triumph at last year’s ceremony which saw the 27-year-old made history after scooping a record breaking six gongs.       

She made history when her No1 album Brat became a cultural phenomenon last summer along with the colour slime green as millions of fans showed their support by posting clips of Charli’s Apple Dance on TikTok.

Dua, 29, who is already the recipient of seven BRITs, went head-to-head against Charli for Song Of The Year with hit Training Season, Artist Of The Year, Pop Act, and Album Of The Year with Radical Optimis
m.

US superstar Taylor Swift, 35, battled it out with Billie Eilish in the International Artist Of The Year category, which also featured Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan, as well as for the International Song Of The Year accolade.

Sabrina landed her first BRIT when she scooped the special Global Success Award, presented by Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 21.

Thanking her UK fans American singer quipped that a ‘predominantly tea drinking country’ had ‘streamed the s***’ out of her smash hit track Espresso.

However the banger was pipped to the post for Best International Song Of The Year to Chappell Roan for her own catchy tune Good Luck, Babe.

The HOT TO GO singer, 27, later went on to beat the likes of Beyoncé and Billie Eilish to win Best International Artist.

The BRIT Awards 2025: Winners

Song Of The Year 

Artemas – I like the way you kiss me

The Beatles – Now and Then

Bl3ss & Camrin Watson Feat Bbyclose – Kisses

Central Cee ft. Lil Baby – BAND4BAND

Charli XCX – Guess ft. Billie Eilish – WINNER

Chase & Status ft. Stormzy – Backbone

Coldplay – Feels Like I’m Falling In Love

Dua Lipa – Training Season

Ella Henderson ft. Rudimental – Alibi

Jade Thirlwall – Angel Of My Dreams

Jordan Adetunji – KEHLANI

KSI ft. Trippie Redd – Thick Of It

Myles Smith – Stargazing 

Sam Ryder – You’re Christmas to Me

Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D – Somedays

Best New Artist

English Teacher

Ezra Collective

The Last Dinner Party – WINNER

Myles Smith

Rachel Chinouriri

Artist Of The Year

Beabadoobee

Central Cee

Charli XCX – WINNER

Dua Lipa 

Fred again..

Jamie xx

Michael Kiwanuka

Nia Archives

Rachel Chinouriri

Sam Fender

Group Of The Year

Bring Me the Horizon

Coldplay

The Cure

Ezra Collective – WINNER

The Last Dinner Party

International Group Of The Year

Amyl and the Sniffers

Confidence Man

Fontaines D.C. – WINNERS

Future, Metro Boomin

Linkin Park

Dance Act promoted by Kiss

Becky Hill

Charli XCX – WINNER

Chase & Status

Fred again..

Nia Archives

Pop Act promoted by Capital

Charli XCX

Dua Lipa

Jade Thirlwall – WINNER

Lola Young

Myles Smith

Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act promoted by Capital Xtra

Central Cee

Dave

Ghetts

Little Simz

Stormzy – WINNER

R&B Act promoted by Kiss

Cleo Sol

Flo

Jorja Smith

Michael Kiwanuka

Raye – WINNER

Alternate Rock Act promoted by Absolute Radio

Beabadoobee

The Cure

Ezra Collective

The Last Dinner Party

Sam Fender – WINNER

International Artist Of The Year

Adrianne Lenker

Asake

Benson Boone

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan – WINNER

Kendrick Lamar

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

Tyler, The Creator

International Song Of The Year

Benson Boone – Beautiful Things

Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em

Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather

Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! – WINNER

Djo – End of Beginning

Eminem – Houdini

Hozier – Too Sweet

Jack Harlow – Lovin On Me

Noah Kahan – Stick Season

Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight

Teddy Swims – Lose Control

Tommy Richman – Million Dollar Baby

Mastercard Album Of The Year

Charli XCX – Brat – WINNER

The Cure – Songs of a Lost World

Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism

Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching

The Last Dinner Party – Prelude To Ecstasy

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