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Brits 08: The Good, the Bad and the Bizarre
Published Thursday, Feb 21 2008, 10:51 GMT | By Nick Levine | 15 comments
Nobody threw water over a cabinet minister, nobody invaded the stage when the King of Pop was performing and nobody tried to start a fight with Liam Gallagher. The lack of incident notwithstanding, this year's Brits weren't a complete washout. Here's our recap of the evening's most noteworthy events.
The Good
Kylie and the Power Rangers' dazzling performance of 'Wow'
The Mark Ronson medley, which served as a handy précis of his Version album
Take That being recognised for their sterling live performances over the last year
Adele sloping off stage, Brit in hand, as if she was off to the pub
The Bad
Mika and Beth Ditto's clumsy, awkward mash-up of 'Love Today' and 'Standing In The Way of Control'
Poor old Leona Lewis, who became this year's Craig David after failing to win any of the four awards for which she was nominated
Dave Grohl's patronising, desperately unfunny acceptance speech
Fearne Cotton's "backstage" "interview" "technique"
The Bizarre
That Rihanna/Klaxons collaboration, which worked better on paper than it did onstage
Sharon Osbourne: was she nervous, half-cut or a bit of both?
Amy Winehouse's determination to flash her unmentionables during 'Love Is A Losing Game'
The Knights of the Realm contingent: lovely as it was to see them, who invited Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber?
What did you think of this year's Brit Awards? Just hit the usual button to let us know!
What did you think of this year's Brit Awards? Just hit the usual button to let us know!
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Ed, York, on March 19th, 2008
arctic monkeys are the best band around getting cut off was a big mistake by itv
arctic monkeys are the best band around getting cut off was a big mistake by itv
Alex, Aberdeen, on February 24th, 2008
People shouldn't be criticising Amy Winehouse, she's just out of rehab and clearly made a big effort to sing two songs on the Brits. I love the Osbournes but they were a bit over the top on the show. It was funny to see Ozzy balls up Macca's intro though. Arctic Monkeys were p***ks, well they usually are, they're overrated and think waaay too highly of them selves. Leona's performance was one of the highlights. I also enjoyed Rihanna and Klaxons. Plus, Lee, Macca is a legend, out of tune...whatever.
People shouldn't be criticising Amy Winehouse, she's just out of rehab and clearly made a big effort to sing two songs on the Brits. I love the Osbournes but they were a bit over the top on the show. It was funny to see Ozzy balls up Macca's intro though. Arctic Monkeys were p***ks, well they usually are, they're overrated and think waaay too highly of them selves. Leona's performance was one of the highlights. I also enjoyed Rihanna and Klaxons. Plus, Lee, Macca is a legend, out of tune...whatever.
Hannah, Glasgow, on February 24th, 2008
I agree with Matty, Dave Grohl's acceptance speech was the best, most amusing thing in a show filled with terrible unfunny jokes on the autocue and cringeworthy moments eg Vic Reeves being drunk, Amy Winehouse's performances, Arctic Monkeys acceptance speech. I will say though that I am a big Amy Winehouse fan, and it was clear that the producers should have never let her perform after only 2 weeks in rehab, the place doesnt work miracles overnight! By the end of the whole thing though I had to say I was laughing away to myself, it was just chaos and was actually funnier for the obvious loss of control the producers had. Roll on next year!
I agree with Matty, Dave Grohl's acceptance speech was the best, most amusing thing in a show filled with terrible unfunny jokes on the autocue and cringeworthy moments eg Vic Reeves being drunk, Amy Winehouse's performances, Arctic Monkeys acceptance speech. I will say though that I am a big Amy Winehouse fan, and it was clear that the producers should have never let her perform after only 2 weeks in rehab, the place doesnt work miracles overnight! By the end of the whole thing though I had to say I was laughing away to myself, it was just chaos and was actually funnier for the obvious loss of control the producers had. Roll on next year!
Rhiannon, W Mids, on February 23rd, 2008
i thought it was really good and people are to harsh on amy winehouse she did a good performance and atleast she turned up ! and fearne cotton is fine! and i hate alan carr saying the comment about amy hes a right idiot. the sharon osbourne was annoying and all that swearin. The arctic monkeys well they were clearly drunk espec alex and he took the mic out of the brits school that was harsh. rihanna and kanye west and timbaland should of all won an award all there songs were massive hits last year and still are now! mark ronsons performance was brillant !
i thought it was really good and people are to harsh on amy winehouse she did a good performance and atleast she turned up ! and fearne cotton is fine! and i hate alan carr saying the comment about amy hes a right idiot. the sharon osbourne was annoying and all that swearin. The arctic monkeys well they were clearly drunk espec alex and he took the mic out of the brits school that was harsh. rihanna and kanye west and timbaland should of all won an award all there songs were massive hits last year and still are now! mark ronsons performance was brillant !
Lucy,Sunderland, on February 23rd, 2008
It woz tourtore 4 me 2 watch the Ozbournes host it(I HATE Sharon btw). I lyked Fearne she was'nt that bad. Take That's acceptance speech was a bit off. Mika could'nt sing. How cum Leona & Girls Aloud didn't win anyfink!!!! LOL Artic Monkey's went mad LOL
It woz tourtore 4 me 2 watch the Ozbournes host it(I HATE Sharon btw). I lyked Fearne she was'nt that bad. Take That's acceptance speech was a bit off. Mika could'nt sing. How cum Leona & Girls Aloud didn't win anyfink!!!! LOL Artic Monkey's went mad LOL
Kirsty, Nottingham, on February 23rd, 2008
They weren't too bad and were more pop orientated for once which it normally is all rock/indie. Do not think Arctic Monkeys should have won as they've not done much and it showed them up by the way they snubbed the audience. Girls Aloud & Rihanna should have won award!
They weren't too bad and were more pop orientated for once which it normally is all rock/indie. Do not think Arctic Monkeys should have won as they've not done much and it showed them up by the way they snubbed the audience. Girls Aloud & Rihanna should have won award!
Anon, Ireland, on February 22nd, 2008
i enjoyed it thought sharon osbourne an absolute disgrace and i agree yhe artic monkeys were complete bunch of idiots i thought amy did ok
i enjoyed it thought sharon osbourne an absolute disgrace and i agree yhe artic monkeys were complete bunch of idiots i thought amy did ok
Gerri, Darwen, on February 22nd, 2008
I'd love to know why no newspapers are mentioning the fact that Winehouse's performance of Valarie was a complete car crash. Uncomfortable, jittery and completely out of tune it made me wince all the way through. An Lee you are being a little bit unfair. Leona Lewis turned in a good performance all though I agree about Macca.
I'd love to know why no newspapers are mentioning the fact that Winehouse's performance of Valarie was a complete car crash. Uncomfortable, jittery and completely out of tune it made me wince all the way through. An Lee you are being a little bit unfair. Leona Lewis turned in a good performance all though I agree about Macca.
Lee, Hertfordshire, on February 21st, 2008
Crap! An awful show. No one sung in tune, not even Macca! As much as I love the Osbournes, they shouldn't have hosted the show the way they did, but then again, what did we expect! The Arctic Monkeys snubbed the audience, they are rude and a complete waste of space. All in all, an utter shambles from start to finish! The only decent person on the show was James Nesbitt, cool bloke and cool actor. Quite frankly, ITV should be totally ashamed of themselves for airing such a show.
Crap! An awful show. No one sung in tune, not even Macca! As much as I love the Osbournes, they shouldn't have hosted the show the way they did, but then again, what did we expect! The Arctic Monkeys snubbed the audience, they are rude and a complete waste of space. All in all, an utter shambles from start to finish! The only decent person on the show was James Nesbitt, cool bloke and cool actor. Quite frankly, ITV should be totally ashamed of themselves for airing such a show.
matty, on February 21st, 2008
dave grohl's acceptance speech was one of the best things about the show...too long they've been ignored! good on ya dave! (i mean i ask you...kula shaker???)
dave grohl's acceptance speech was one of the best things about the show...too long they've been ignored! good on ya dave! (i mean i ask you...kula shaker???)
Alice, Essex, on February 21st, 2008
kylie should have got a second award and leona timerland and girls aloud also timberland should of won. Some parts were funny yes fearne cotton needs to go.
kylie should have got a second award and leona timerland and girls aloud also timberland should of won. Some parts were funny yes fearne cotton needs to go.
Liam, on February 21st, 2008
Was good but cotton needs to go.. she was poo! but all in all a good show :)
Was good but cotton needs to go.. she was poo! but all in all a good show :)
John Smith, on February 21st, 2008
Why is Fearne Cotton getting more work?
Why is Fearne Cotton getting more work?
Alan, Cork, on February 21st, 2008
I thought they were really good but Rihanna being denied Best International Female to Kylie Minouge? Wtf? And Timbaland losing to Kanye West? And Leona winning nothing? WTF? I loved Alan Carr's comment as well, saying the reason he was drunk was because he has a straw attatched to Amy's beehive. Classic!
I thought they were really good but Rihanna being denied Best International Female to Kylie Minouge? Wtf? And Timbaland losing to Kanye West? And Leona winning nothing? WTF? I loved Alan Carr's comment as well, saying the reason he was drunk was because he has a straw attatched to Amy's beehive. Classic!
i know its like ages ago but i have just been looking through some of the comments you lots put and to be quite fair arctic monkeys was over the line a bit but you lot saying there shambles so you lot wouldnt get pissed on a night out yh to say tht about the school is outta order but there best thing to hit britain in ages there best band out there and always will be they deserved there award and there 3rd album will be imense