And last night’s (March 1) ceremony at London’s O2 arena fit the bill ceremony.
After pop princess Sabrina Carpenter opened the show with an ‘outrageous performance' – AKA, she wore underwear while singing her bop about having good ‘Bed Chem’ – Charli XCX called out ITV for ‘complaining about her nipples’.
The most nominated artist of the night, the BRAT star won the biggest awards of the Brits including album and song of the year.
But as she picked up artist of the year, Charli did not shy away from making a claim against the broadcaster.
Charli picked up five awards in her stunning sheer dress. (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Throughout the night, viewers at home had to experience silent sections of the show as conversations and speeches were muted due to their content, even past 9pm.
And the ‘360’ singer accused ITV of having a problem with her outfit for the night.
“I heard that ITV were complaining about my nipples,” she said as she collected the award. “I feel like we’re in the era of free the nipple though, right?”
Charli wore an incredible sheer black dress for the Brits from Dilara Fındıkoğlu’s fall 2025 collection. And the ‘Guess’ singer left little for us to, well, guess, as it revealed her black underwear and a nude corset underneath.
When applause started following her comment, the 32-year-old said: “They put the clap track on, cool. Thanks for being on my side.”
Her first win of the night was in fact for ‘Guess’ as she thanked Billie Eilish for her guest vocals on the track.
“This is cool, I'm really happy that a song about underwear now has a Brit award, very important stuff,” the Essex star said drily.
She won song of the year for 'Guess'. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
And when picking up her fifth and final award of the night, best album, she told the cheering audience how she had ‘always felt like an outsider’ in the industry.
“Culture caught up with us and wanted to be on the journey with us - I am living proof that it takes a long time, but you don't need to compromise your vision,” Charli said.
One victim of ITV’s censoring of the broadcast wasn’t much of a surprise though – Danny Dyer.
Chatting to host Jack Whitehall, the actor went on to let rip at international leaders, saying the 'world is being run by b******s', before directly taking aim at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Sat next to a ‘horse’, he apparently branded the Labour leader 'b****** of the year'. Ouch.
LADbible has contacted ITV and Dyer for comment.
Brit Awards 2025 winners
Songwriter of the YearCharli XCX - WINNER
Producer of the YearAG Cook - WINNER
Global Success AwardSabrina Carpenter - WINNER
Rising StarMyles Smith - WINNER
Elmiene
Good Neighbours
Artist of the YearBeabadoobee
Central Cee
Charli XCX - WINNER
Dua Lipa
Fred Again
Jamie xx
Michael Kiwanuka
Nia Archives
Rachel Chinouriri
Sam Fender
Group of the YearBring Me The Horizon
Coldplay
The Cure
Ezra Collective - WINNER
The Last Dinner Party
Album of the YearCharli 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
Song of the YearArtemas - 'i like the way you kiss me'
The Beatles - 'Now And Then'
BL3SS x CamrinWatsin (feat. bbyclose) - 'Kisses'
Central Cee (feat. Lil Baby) - 'BAND4BAND'
Charli XCX Ft Billie Eilish - 'Guess' featuring Billie Eilish - WINNER
Chase & Status / Stormzy - 'Backbone'
Coldplay - 'feelslikeimfallinginlove'
Dua Lipa - 'Training Season'
Ella Henderson (feat. Rudimental) - 'Alibi'
JADE - 'Angel Of My Dreams'
Jordan Adetunji- 'KEHLANI'
KSI (feat Trippie Redd) - 'Thick Of It'
Myles Smith - 'Stargazing'
Sam Ryder - 'You're Christmas To Me'
Sonny Fodera/Jazzy/D.O.D - 'Somedays'
Best New ArtistEnglish Teacher
Ezra Collective
The Last Dinner Party - WINNER
Myles Smith
Rachel Chinouriri
International Artist of the YearAdrianne Lenker
Asake
Benson Boone
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan - WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
International Group of the YearAmyl and The Sniffers
Confidence Man
Fontaines D.C. - WINNERFuture & Metro Boomin
Linkin Park
International Song of the YearBenson 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 (Feat. Morgan Wallen) - 'I Had Some Help'
Sabrina Carpenter - 'Espresso'
Shaboozey - 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)'
Taylor Swift (feat. Post Malone) - 'Fortnight'
Teddy Swims - 'Lose Control'
Tommy Richman - 'Million Dollar Baby'
Best Alternative/Rock ActBeabadoobee
The Cure
Ezra Collective
The Last Dinner Party
Sam Fender - WINNER
Best Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap ActCentral Cee
Dave
Ghetts
Little Simz
Stormzy - WINNER
Best Dance ActBecky Hill
Charli XCX - WINNER
Chase & Status
Fred again..
Nia Archives
Best Pop ActCharli XCX
Dua Lipa
JADE - WINNER
Lola Young
Myles Smith
Best R&B ActCleo Sol
Flo
Jorja Smith
Michael Kiwanuka
Raye - WINNER
