12 February 2023 , 04:10
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Lewis Capaldi made sure all eyes were on him as he entered the Universal Music BRIT Awards after-party - by rolling around on the floor.
The 26-year-old Scottish singer went home empty from the awards on Saturday night - but was in a chaotically celebratory mood at the music industry party hosted at 180 Studios nonetheless.
Lewis had been nominated for Song of the Year with his track Forget Me but lost out to Harry Styles and his song As It Was at the event.
Lewis did, however, have the chance to perform his song as part of the ceremony - where he was joined by House Gospel Choir who helped belt out the number 1 single.
Lewis Capaldi rolled on the floor at the entrance to the Universal Music BRIT Awards after party 2023 at 180 Studios (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)Arriving at Universal’s after-party on Saturday night, Lewis drew attention as he rolled across the red carpet and flipped the bird at waiting photographers.
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Dressed all-in black save for a red, stitch-patterned jacket, the star eventually got to his feet and beamed for the paps.
Lewis was earlier embroiled in controversy when he locked lips with Harry Styles while at the ceremony.
Mabel joined the Scottish singer at the event (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was on hand to DJ - and perform (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)Footage of the pair kissing went viral - but many fans hit out at the singers to accuse them of ‘queerbaiting’ - the act of teasing fans over their sexuality by playing up to cameras.
As the backlash steadily grew online, however, Lewis disappeared into 180 Studios to party the night away with a host of other celebrities.
Fellow singer Mabel posed alongside Lewis on the red carpet before disappearing indoors with him.
She turned heads in a striped suit outfit - while wearing nothing buy a bra under her suit jacket and matching the outfit with a hat and black shoes.
Music legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought some urgent glamour to the red carpet as she arrived in a striking green outfit.
The Murder on the Dancefloor singer flashed a brilliant smile as she posed for cameras before entering the party - and carried a shocking pink coloured clutch.
Sarah-Jane Crawford stunned in a black dress (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
Aisling Bea rocked a red dress to the party (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)But Sophie was not just there to bring style to the party - she was also bringing the tunes.
She revealed on Instagram ahead of her arrival: “Off to DJ with @richardjonesface at @umusicuk brits after party.”
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Joking about her outfit, she added: “Wearing ‘Christmas tree but make it fashion’.”
During her set, alongside her husband, Sophie was seen singing to the audience - who threw their hands in the air and sang along to her Number 2 single.
Sigrid shimmered in silver at the party (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
Jessica Wright was ready to dance the night away (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)TV host Sarah-Jane Crawford was also at the party - and stunned in a lace black dress.
The star noted that the 2023 event was the first time she had attended the BRITs since Madonna famously fell off-stage in 2015.
Comedienne and actress Aisling Bea was also in attendance, sporting a red dress and scrappy heels.
Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid arrived wearing a shimmering silver sleeveless halter neck dress.
Stevie Ruffs wore a mind bending suit (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
Amplify Dot delighted in an olive green suit (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)And reality star Jessica Wright was there, wearing a dramatic grey coloured dress.
She had earlier attended the ceremony, and wrote online: "Couldn’t be more excited heading to the @brits tonight as music is literally my therapy & I cannot wait to see these live acts."
She added: "Gonna be absolutely dancing my t**s off to the likes of @harrystyles , @beckyhill & the rest of em. My night of dream"
YouTube star Stevie Ruffs drew attention as he arrived wearing a marbled effect suit.
While rap star Amplify Dot aka Dotty also looked sharp in an olive coloured suit and pristine white trainers.
Nabhaan Rizwan brought satirical style to the party (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
Rap star ArrDee looked casual-cool (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)And actor Nabhaan Rizwan brought irreverent style to the event - wearing an outfit inspired by the delivery company FedEx.
Rapper ArrDee also brought laid back, yet chic, style to the event as he wore a sports jacket, roll neck jumper and deep tan coloured jeans to the party.