CMAT Breaks Down in Tears After Losing BRIT Award to Rosalia
CMAT dramatically broke down in tears on Saturday night after losing the BRIT Award to Rosalia. The annual ceremony took place at Co-Op Live in Manchester, where the country-pop singer, aged 30, missed out on the Best International Artist award.
Taking the loss in stride, Irish star CMAT collapsed in fake tears for the cameras. Meanwhile, Spanish singer Rosalia, 33, expressed her excitement after defeating notable artists such as Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga.
Accepting the award from JADE, Rosalia stated, “It’s such an honour to bring my music far from home and I would love to share this with all my peers who also make music in Spanish.” Earlier in the evening, CMAT arrived at the prestigious awards in a colorful checkered dress featuring a long train and buttoned from the front. She styled her quirky ensemble with white heeled shoes and a vibrant makeup palette.
The 46th edition of the BRIT Awards marked its first occurrence at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. Olivia Dean emerged as a significant winner, taking home four awards, including Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Act.
At 26, Olivia became the first woman to achieve the UK’s No 1 single and album in the same week since Adele in 2021, with her single “Man I Need” and album “The Art Of Loving,” both released in 2025.
In contrast, Lily Allen, who had a successful year with her fifth studio album “West End Girl,” left the ceremony empty-handed. Despite being nominated in multiple categories, she did not win any awards and did not attend the event.
Noel Gallagher, 58, received the Songwriter of the Year award, while Sharon Osbourne accepted the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne. In her heartfelt speech, she praised Ozzy’s humble beginnings and his lasting impact on music.
The ceremony featured a tribute performance to Ozzy, curated by Sharon Osbourne, which included musicians from his band over the years and was fronted by Robbie Williams.
Lola Dean, 24, won the Breakthrough Artist award after a challenging period, including a hiatus from music following a health scare. British rapper Dave, 27, won in the Hip Hop category, while Fred Again, Skepta, and PlaqueBoyMax took home the Dance award.
Rosalia’s win as Best International Artist was celebrated as she beat out competitors like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga. The evening also featured performances from Harry Styles and Raye, among others.
The BRIT Awards, traditionally held at London’s O2 Arena, were hosted in Manchester this year, with plans for future ceremonies to be held in various locations across the UK. Comedian Jack Whitehall returned to present the event for the sixth time, crediting Manchester for shaping his early career.
As the first of three years under the stewardship of Sony Music UK, the 2026 event signifies a new chapter for the BRIT Awards, which have a rich history of being held at various prestigious venues.
