The Brit Awards 2022 ceremony is set to return this evening, with Adele making a rare live appearance.

Welcoming award nominees during the red-carpet show are Radio DJ Clara Amfo and broadcaster Maya Jama.

Replacing Jack Whitehall as host of this year’s ceremony at London’s O2 Arena is comedian Mo Gilligan.


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Adele live at Brit Awards 2022

The Northern Echo: Adele is making a rare live appearance at this year's Brit Awards: Picture PAAdele is making a rare live appearance at this year's Brit Awards: Picture PA

Last week, pop superstar Adele, who leads the pack with four gong nominations, confirmed she will perform during the awards ceremony.

It comes after she postponed her Las Vegas Caesars Palace residency at short notice, with Grammy-winning country music star Keith Urban stepping in to replace her.

There will also be live performances from Dave, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, Holly Humberstone, Liam Gallagher and Little Simz.

The most nominated stars are Adele, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz and Dave, who are each up for four gongs.


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Record producer and songwriter Inflo, real name Dean Josiah Cover, will be presented with his Brits producer of the year award during the red-carpet show, after he was named as an early winner.

Inflo helped produce Adele’s record-breaking comeback record 30, which has been nominated for album of the year at the ceremony alongside Little Simz’s record.

:: The Brit Awards 2022 will air live on ITV from the O2 Arena in London at 8pm this evening.