Lewis Capaldi snogs secret girlfriend at Brit Awards after-party with onlookers saying ‘he’s in love’
HE has made a very good living singing about heartbreak but Lewis Capaldi’s third album could be written about how he has now fallen in love.
The Forget Me singer, who I now affectionately call Sam after Brits host Mo Gilligan‘s presenting gaffe, went public with actress Ellie MacDowell, at the Universal Music after-party in London.
Lewis made it clear he was head-over-heels with gorgeous Ellie, who he met last year.
An onlooker at the bash, at 180 The Strand, said: “It’s official, Lewis is in love and he couldn’t be happier.
“He has been dating Ellie for some time now and while they are usually very low key, he couldn’t keep his hands off her at the after-party.
“It was very sweet to see him so happy, and Ellie clearly adores him too.
“They sat on the sofa kissing and talking for a while before Lewis headed off to the dance floor.
“He was throwing some serious shapes to Hot Chocolate’s You Sexy Thing at one point while Ellie just looked on smiling. They make a lovely couple.”
Ellie wasn’t the only person to get lucky with Lewis on Saturday — Harry Styles puckered up for a smooch.
Lewis gave him a kiss after Harry picked up the British Song of the Year gong, one of his four on the night.
Following the nominations last month, Lewis, whose tune Forget Me earned a nod in the category, tweeted: “It’s an honour to be nominated for British Song Of The Year.
“I very much look forward to seeing Harry Styles accept the award.”
At London’s O2 Arena Harry said in his acceptance speech: “Thank you to everyone who listened and thank you Lewis.”
I’m sure a kiss from Harry more than made up for losing.
And anyway Sam, sorry, Lewis, you’re in love now and it will take a lot to bring you down from Cloud Nine.
Spot the pussycat
ASHLEY Roberts and Myleene Klass showed off their wild sides as they danced until the early hours at Warner’s after-party.
Former Pussycat Dolls member Ashley wore this black and blue dress with sheer panelling, while Myleene sported this see-through leopard-print number with black underwear.
They are pictured having a giggle as they arrived.
Across the city at Sony’s elaborate do, my pal Tom Grennan, finished his night with a luxury taxi home.
He needed to relax. The All These Nights singer had been caught up in a ridiculous Twitter row after he made a comment about Ellie Goulding‘s breast plate outfit when they presented the Best New Artist award together.
Ellie yesterday cleared up the nonsense, tweeting: “A word on Brit/t*t gate . . .
“I was wearing a beautiful breastplate, thank you all for appreciating it.
“My friend Tom Grennan is 100 per cent an ally and we were having a bit of fun. No offence taken, no harm intended – and no other interpretations necessary.”
I’m glad that’s cleared up.
Flat feat: Boyleing point
IT’S the biggest night in the British music calendar – and still my favourite showbiz bash of the year by miles – but there’s no denying this weekend’s ceremony felt a little flat.
Sure there were A-list superstars in the room and the performance by Harry Styles left the audience in no doubt who the man of the moment is, but the event struggled to fully live up to its own reputation.
And a DJ set from David Guetta as the close meant things fizzled out like any other Saturday in a provincial nightclub, rather than the biggest party of the year.
Then there’s host Mo Gilligan, a likeable chap but he simply couldn’t hold the attention of the audience at London’s O2 Arena.
And watching the reaction on social media, the 3.9million TV viewers agree with me.
It feels unfair to point to his one significant slip in announcing “Sam Capaldi” to the stage – anyone can make a mistake – but jokes struggled to hit home and a lack of rapport with stars in the room failed to match previous presenters Jack Whitehall, James Cordon or Ant & Dec.
Last I saw, Ricky Gervais had suggested he could take on the gig for 2024. Given how brilliant he was at roasting A-listers as a five-time host of the Golden Globes in the US, I would love to see Ricky let loose on some of the world’s biggest music stars at next year’s ceremony.
I only hope the Brits have the foresight – and the guts – to make it happen.
Lizzo did a bizzo on stage
LIZZO stole the show with her medley of hits. Who says so? She does.
Backstage her dancers made a guard of honour for her and, wearing a dressing gown, the About Damn Time singer was heard shouting: “We made it!”
She later went to the Warner Music after-party with her boyfriend, comedian Myke Wright, alongside Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who made a swift exit after a fan ended up accidentally smashing a glass near her feet on the stairs.
Shania Twain and Sophie Ellis-Bextor struck up a friendship at Universal’s bash. They were spotted chatting for 30 minutes after being introduced. An onlooker said: “Sophie and Shania were quite the duo.”
Styles’ party U-turn
HARRY Styles made a spectacular U-turn after insisting he was going to have a quiet night after the Brits.
The four-gong winner said: “What I want to do the most is to go and have dinner with my friends. I may have a drink but I go on tour in four days so I won’t go crazy.”
But that went totally out of the window – as Harry was spotted celebrating his success well into the early hours yesterday.
First, Harry was seen partying at Sony Music’s lavish bash at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, with celebs including Vick Hope and Mimi Webb enjoying endless free champers and sushi.
He then moved on to a private party at The Box in Soho, where he celebrated until around 5am.
That’s what I call a good night out.
Lost control, Becky?
BECKY Hill did the double at the Brits after winning the Best Dance Act prize for the second year in a row.
And it seems she may have doubled up on her spirits too – after she celebrated until dawn. Here is the Lose Control singer in hysterics as she clambered into a cab early yesterday.
I think Becky is brilliant, and her vocals are always nailed on.
She might have needed a few honey and lemons to get her back to her best after a night as heavy as this though.
And maybe a Nurofen . . . or seven.
Mi casts her web
MIMI Webb was shining bright at the Brits – and it wasn’t just down to her wearing diamonds worth £1.3million.
The rising British star was the life and soul of the awards bash and was seen up on her feet dancing to Harry Styles and Lizzo.
She was also spied chatting with Harry, as well as George Ezra, as she worked the room like a pro.
I’m a big fan of Mimi’s and think she has a very bright future.
Almost as bright as those diamonds.
Cam-thing going on
THEIR characters are left high and dry by their partners in the final episode of Netflix hit Emily In Paris.
But it seems Lucien Laviscourt and Camille Razat have found solace in one another off screen. The pair, who presented an award together, were spied looking very cosy.
An onlooker said: “Lucien was a perfect gent to Camille and it is obvious they are very close. She didn’t have a wristband to enter the floor of the arena but Lucien made sure he blagged her though.
“They had a great night together and it’s clear they clicked.”
Brit spot
BEFORE hitting the stage with his 47-piece orchestra Stormzy got everyone together for a minute-long prayer.
The rapper was heard giving thanks for what they were about to do. A source added: “It was a really uplifting moment.”
Chilly Billie
BILLIE Pipper caused a stir with this nearly-naked top at Warner Music’s flash after-party.
Sugababes were booked for a DJ set at the bash at NoMad hotel in Covent Garden but couldn’t resist a turn on the mic.
Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy belted out their 2002 hit Round Round for their fans including Radio 1 DJ Greg James, model Roxy Horner and singer Sam Ryder.