Lewis Capaldi hits back at ‘unhealthy’ BRITs booze criticism

He didn't take it lying down

Lewis Capaldi on stage at the BRITs

by Nathan Katnoria |
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After an incredibly successful year Lewis Capaldi cleaned up at this year’s BRITs on Tuesday, nabbing Best New Artist and Best Song, and blew us all away with a show-stopping performance of Someone You Loved.

Given that it was a swanky awards bash, there was plenty of booze flowing and Lewis took full advantage of the celebrations as he swigged from a bottle on stage while collecting his gongs.

His boozing caused a stir with some fans though, with one viewer criticising the 23-year-old singer for promoting an “unhealthy relationship” with alcohol.

Lewis Capaldi at the BRITs 2020
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Scottish activist Leah Franchetti shared a photo of Lewis holding a bottle of Buckfast wine while collecting one of his awards and wrote, “We have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol in Scotland. This doesn’t help.”

It wasn’t long before Lewis hit back at the criticism with his trademark tongue-in-cheek sense of humour, writing, “Imagine having a drink on my first night off in months after winning two Brit awards, can you believe it?!”

Well, that certainly told the trolls.

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Michelle Keegan

Michelle Keegan looked incredible at the BRITs 2020 in this long sleeved silver maxi dress. Despite how cold it is, we're obsessed with the thigh high slit.

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Silver Sequin Long Sleeve Plunge Maxi Dress

Michelle's dress was absolutely amazing and just screamed glamour so we had a scout on the high street and found a similar version for less...

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Lizzo

Lizzo in a custom Moschino gown designed to resemble a Hershey's chocolate bar wrapper.

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Big Entrance Satin Maxi Dress

Okay so it's not exactly Hershey's BUT this is a brown maxi dress that's very similar to Lizzo's and it'll only cost you £24.

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Laura Whitmore

TV presenter Laura Whitmore wore a newspaper-print mini dress with high strappy black heels.

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Janvie White Newspaper Print Strappy Mini Dress

We love a newspaper print dress and Missy Empire has a mini strappy one for less than £15 - winning.

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Fleur East

Hits Radio presenter Fleur East rocked a graphic print oversized white suit and looked fabulous.

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White Oversized Button Detail Blazer

An oversized blazer can be a go to for anything; matching trousers, a mini dress or a co-ord look.

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White High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers

If you want your outfit to be fully oversized then these wide high waisted trousers will help create that look.

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Mabel

British Female Solo Artist winner Mabel wore a strapless sequin Moschino gown.

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Club L London Baroque Bandeau Sequin Maxi Dress

Club L London have a gorgeous bandeau sequin maxi dress that would look great at any event where the dress code is cocktail.

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Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish in head-to-toe Burberry. We're not sure what we're obsessed with the most; her oversized jumper and trousers, her gorgeous coat or the socks.

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Knitted Jumper & Jogger Co-ord

We LOVE loungewear which is why Billie Eilish's is definitely one of our favourite looks of the night. She's basically wearing a tracksuit on the red carpet which to be honest is a complete mood.

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Soft Trench Coat

To fully recreate Billie's outfit why not pair the tracksuit above with a trench coat from Monki? This outfit just screams cosy.

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Ashley Roberts

It may be winter but that hasn't stopped Ashley Roberts from wearing a crop top and matching maxi skirt. It's gold, embellished and totally glam.

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Champagne Satin Crop Top

Everyone loves a co-ord because you don't have to think much when putting your outfit together, which is why we're here for this champagne coloured one.

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Champagne Satin Slit Front Midi Skirt

This matching midi skirt just looks expensive which is why this co-ord is perfect for a night out and of course, pictures.

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Charli XCX in a black tulle gown by Fendi

Charli XCX wore a gorgeous black tulle gown by Fendi at the Brit Awards 2020.

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Cami Pleated Tulle Maxi Dress

Heading to a formal event? Then this maxi tulle dress from ASOS is a must.

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Abbey Clancy

Model Abbey Clancy opted to wear a a super-short black dress with train and we're getting superwoman vibes.

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Belted Cape Detail Blazer Dress

We've found a cheaper alternative of Abbey's mini dress - this cape blazer dress from Boohoo that's less than £30...

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Mel C

Spice Girls Mel C wore a simple black gown to the Brit Awards 2020. Simple but sophisticated.

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Black Wrap V Neck Slit Maxi Dress

AX Paris have a very similar version of Mel C's outfit; a v neck slit maxi dress for £30 - it's a yes from us.

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Amber Davies

Love Island 2017 winner Amber Davies opted for a strapless silver mini dress and we're so here for it.

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Silver Shimmer Corset Mini Bodycon Dress

Corset dresses are all the rage at the minute and after looking at this one from Quiz we can see why - it's gorgeous.

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Emily Atack

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Emily Atack opted for a black column dress for the Brit Awards.

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Sam Faiers Black Velvet Cowl Neck Split Maxi Dress

Sam Faiers partnered up with Quiz to create this black velvet maxi dress that has a thigh high slit.

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Maya Jama

Maya Jama wore an off-shoulder velvet gown and let's be honest - this presenter can't do any wrong when it comes to red carpet outfits.

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Wrap Off The Shoulder Maxi Bridesmaid Dress

This off the shoulder maxi thigh high slit dress from Boohoo has gone straight in our basket - less than £20 and looks VERY similar to Maya Jama's outfit.

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Lewis made a cheeky dig at his ex, Love Island’s Paige Turley, while accepting the award for Best Song after it was revealed his hit single Someone You Loved isn’t actually about her, but instead inspired by his late grandmother.

“It’s actually written about my grandmother who has very, very sadly passed away, and who I hope to God ITV don’t contact [to] ask to take part in a reality dating show,” he said on stage.

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Elsewhere at the BRITS, Best Album winner Dave called out, well, pretty much everyone in a powerful performance of his song Black.

He blasted out the tabloid media's treatment of Meghan Markle, branded Boris Johnson a "racist" and paid tribute to Jack Merritt who died in a terror attack last year.

He rapped, "It is racist, whether or not it feels racist / The truth is our Prime Minister is a real racist. They say you should be grateful we’re the least racist, I say the least racist is still racist.

"And if somebody hasn’t said it / Equality is a right, it doesn’t deserve credit / If you don’t wanna get it, then you’re never gonna get it / How the news treats Kate versus how they’re treating Meghan."

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