Love Island star Molly Marsh declares she is the happiest she has ever been, whilst her ex-boyfriend Zachariah Noble gears up for fatherhood.
Molly’s Purple Carpet Glow at BRIT Awards 2026
Molly arrived early at Manchester’s Co-op Stay Enviornment for the 2026 BRIT Awards, turning heads in a dramatic gold caped robe. She shared her upbeat mindset, stating, “Actually good you already know, I feel I am the happiest I’ve ever been, so I am in a extremely good place in the intervening time.”
Outlining her objectives for the yr, Molly emphasised private development: “I might say, power inside myself mentally and bodily and making my family and friends pleased.”
Zachariah Noble’s Child Announcement
Zachariah, 28, revealed earlier this month that he and girlfriend Ava Hirons count on their first baby in summer time 2026. He posted a child scan picture alongside images of the couple with their canine, writing, “Incoming summer time ’26.”
Ava, daughter of This Morning presenter Caroline Hirons, shared content material on being pregnant health coaching. The pair began courting three months after Zachariah’s July cut up from Molly, whom he met on Love Island season 10 in 2023. They dated for 2 years and lived collectively earlier than parting methods.
Molly later known as the breakup the “greatest choice,” describing it as an “emotional, difficult, and deeply private” interval in the course of the Nationwide Tv Awards.
BRIT Awards 2026 Shifts to Manchester
The forty sixth BRIT Awards debuts outdoors London at Co-op Stay Enviornment, signaling a brand new period underneath Sony Music UK for 3 years. Officers count on the occasion to rotate UK areas, broadening entry past the capital.
Jack Whitehall hosts for the sixth time, his first in Manchester, the place he launched his comedy profession on the College of Manchester. In a social media clip, he stated, “I’m so excited to be coming again for this very particular BRIT Awards in Manchester… it appears like an actual full circle second.”
Larger Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hailed the transfer: “For The BRIT Awards to maneuver out of London is a large coup… this summer time will play host to a number of the greatest gigs on the planet.” Sony Music UK CEO Jason Iley added, “Shifting to Manchester… will invigorate the present.”
Key Nominees and Performers
This yr options 70% feminine or non-binary nominations. Lola Younger and Olivia Dean lead with 5 every, adopted by Lily Allen with three for her album West Finish Woman, which particulars her marriage’s finish to David Harbour.
Lola Younger stated, “5 BRIT nominations, how is that this even doable?… I’m so grateful.” Olivia Dean, performing tonight, famous, “To go from being a scholar of The BRIT College… to being a performer 10 years later is absolutely loopy.”
Dave earns three nods for The Boy Who Performed The Harp, his third UK No. 1 album debut. Raye, final yr’s report six-award winner, competes in a single class and performs, stating, “We’re so grateful… Plenty of love, Raye.” Pulp secures its first Group nod since 1996.
Worldwide entries embody HUNTR/X for Worldwide Group and Tune, Cynthia Erivo for Tune of the 12 months, and stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.
Lifetime Achievement for Ozzy Osbourne
The late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne receives the Lifetime Achievement Award. A tribute closes the present, led by Robbie Williams with Zakk Wylde, Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, and Tommy Clufetos performing “No Extra Tears.” BRIT Committee Chair Stacey Tang praised Ozzy’s “unmistakable voice and distinctive presence.”
Ozzy died at 76 in July 2025 from cardiac points.
Full 2026 BRIT Awards Nominations
Artist of the 12 months
- Dave
- Fred Once more…
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Younger
- Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- Sam Fender
- Self Esteem
Group of the 12 months
- The Final Dinner Social gathering
- Pulp
- Sleep Token
- Moist Leg
- Wolf Alice
Tune of the 12 months (Public Vote)
- Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – Blessings
- Chrystal and Notion – The Days (Notion remix)
- Cynthia Erivo ft Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
- Ed Sheeran – Azizam
- Fred Once more, Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap
- Lewis Capaldi – Survive
- Lola Younger – Messy
- Myles Smith – Good to Meet You
- Olivia Dean – Man I Want
- Raye – The place Is My Husband!
- Sam Fender with Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
- Skye Newman – Household Issues
Worldwide Tune of the 12 months (Public Vote)
- Alex Warren – Strange
- Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Membership
- Disco Traces and Tinashe – No Broke Boys
- Gigi Perez – Sailor Tune
- Gracie Abrams – That’s So True
- Huntr/x – Golden
- Woman Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
- Rayvn Lenae – Love Me Not
- Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.
- Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
- sombr – Undressed
- Taylor Swift – The Destiny of Ophelia
Worldwide Artist of the 12 months
- Dangerous Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- CMAT
- Doechii
- Woman Gaga
- ROSALIA
- Sabrina Carpenter
- sombre
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, The Creator
Breakthrough Artist
- Barry Cannot Swim
- EsDeeKid
- Jim Legxacy
- Lola Younger
- Skye Newman
Worldwide Group of the 12 months
- Geese
- HAIM
- HUNTR/X-EJAE/AUDREY NUNA/REI AMI
Various/Rock Act
- Blood Orange
- Lola Younger
- Sam Fender
- Moist Leg
- Wolf Alice
Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Jim Legxacy
- Little Simz
- Loyle Carner
R&B Act
- Jim Legxacy
- Kwn
- Mabel
- Sasha Keable
- Sault
Dance Act
- Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
- FKA twigs
- Fred Once more, Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax
- PinkPantheress
- Sammy Virji
Mastercard Album of the 12 months
- Dave – The Boy Who Performed The Harp
- Lily Allen – West Finish Woman
- Olivia Dean – The Artwork Of Loving
- Sam Fender – Folks Watching
- Wolf Alice – The Clearing
