Olivia Dean wins big at Brits as Palestine and Peter Mandelson mentions censoredBy Casey Cooper-Fiske and Carla Feric, Press AssociationOlivia Dean won big at the 2026 Brit Awards, scooping four gongs, as a joke about Peter Mandelson and a shout of “free Palestine” were censored by ITV. The channel also removed numerous instances of swearing, just a week after controversy at the Bafta Awards saw the BBC broadcast a racial slur made by a member of the audience with Tourette's syndrome. He said the Brit Awards was “absolutely swarming with celebrities”. I love you all so much.”Rose and Bruno Mars won international song of the year for APT, with the BlackPink singer collecting the award. The 24-year-old was the first woman and youngest ever artist to win the accolade, according to the Brit Awards.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2026 14:37 UTC