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Brit Awards host Mo Gilligan forced to apologise over Lewis Capaldi name mistake

Mo Gilligan was forced to issue an apology to Lewis Capaldi at Saturday night's Brit Awards, after he called Lewis Capaldi by the wrong name, before blaming the 'strong drinks' from the bar.

For the second year succession, the notoriously tricky job of hosting the Brits fell on the shoulders of the comedian and Masked Singer star, as a packed crowd of big name stars and fans packed out London's O2 Arena for the annual event.

Performances on the night came from multiple winner Harry Styles; Best New Act champions Wet Leg, American icon Lizzo and former Brits winner Lewis Capaldi. Scottish musician Lewis was nominated for Best Single for his number 1 Forget Me and he also took to the stage, flanked by a gospel choir, to perform the track live.

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