Harry Types Shouts Out One Route in BRIT Awards Speech

Harry Types lit up the stage on the 2023 Brit Awards in London on Feb. 11. After opening the present with a blinding efficiency of “As It Was” — in a red-hot sequin jacket, no much less — Types accepted the award for artist of the yr, offered by Salma Hayek. His fellow nominees included Central Cee, Fred Once more, George Ezra, and Stormzy. Whereas the present has made makes an attempt at increasing its efforts for inclusivity lately, adopting gender-neutral classes final yr, the shortage of ladies nominees within the artist of the yr class present that there’s nonetheless work to be achieved. The “Daylight” singer took the second to acknowledge the ladies who had been snubbed for the award.

“I am actually, actually grateful for this and I am very conscious of my privilege up right here tonight,” Types mentioned. “So this award is for Rina [Sawayama], Charli [XCX], Florence [Welch], Mabel [Hill], and Becky [Hill]. Thanks a lot!”

Every week earlier, on the Grammys in Los Angeles, Types accepted the award for album of the yr, making him the thirty third white man to take residence the title within the present’s 65-year historical past. On stage, Types commented, “this does not occur to individuals like me fairly often,” sparking controversy amongst followers on social media. Whereas some followers directed their anger and confusion at Types, award exhibits have a protracted historical past of excluding girls nominees.

Throughout his Brits speech, Types additionally thanked his “understanding, affected person, loving household,” and his mother “for signing me up for ‘X Issue’ with out telling me. I actually would not be right here with out you.” Earlier than concluding his speech, Types prolonged his because of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayne Malik, his unique One Route household. “I would not be right here with out you both. Thanks a lot.”

Following his speech, Types took a shot on stage with host Mo Gilligan, a practice he started in 2020 when he took a shot with host Jack Whitehall. Award in hand, Types headed again to the viewers, the place he shared a candy embrace with his sister, Gemma.

See clips of the “Love of My Life” singer’s acceptance speech forward.