Indiyah Polack, Jessica Ennis-Hill and the Sugababes look lead the red carpet glamour at star-studded MOBO Awards
LOVE Island star Indiyah Polack, athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill and pop stars the Sugababes led the glamour at the star-studded MOBO Awards tonight.
The women shared the red carpet with a host of nominees at the bash which celebrates music of black origin.
Indiyah, who is hosting the awards with comedian and I’m A Celeb star Babatunde Aleshe wore a see-through dress covered in jewels and a matching head-piece that made sure all eyes were on her.
Her boyfriend, Dami Hope, even gave the The Morning After podcast host a bow, as she twirled for photographers at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Olympic gold winner Jessica opted for a flowing black dress that featured a daring thigh split with a pearl trim.
Jessica will receive a special accolade as the MOBOs are taking place in her hometown.
She told The Mirror that she feels “proud” to be “awarded such an amazing award”.
“I feel so fortunate and lucky that I’ve been able to have a career with something that started off as a hobby for so many years, and then that extends to inspiring others and young girls to get into sport which is such an honour,” she added.
And the original line-up of legendary noughties pop group Sugababes dressed all-in-black, but complimented each other by each wearing pearl accessories.
Mutya Buena looked incredible in a plunging gown, as did Keisha Buchanan who opted for a long cut-out dress, while Siobhán Donaghy was stunning in a trouser suit.
Tonight, Nova Twins, Little Simz, J Hus and RAYE are all nominated for multiple awards this year.
Indiyah and Babatunde previously spoke about their excitement after they were picked to host the awards.
Indiyah, who presented an award last year, said in an exclusive chat: “I was speechless when they asked me back to present.
“I remember being at my mum’s, tuning in with everyone and watching it and now here I am talking to you about doing it. It doesn’t make much sense.”
Babatunde added: “Watching over the years – now it’s us. I was speechless for about ten seconds.
“I’ve been speaking about it to Eddie Kadi, who co-presented on it before. Little Simz, she is amazing, so I am backing her all the way.”
Many fans were looking forward to Maya Jama and Stormzy’s first red carpet appearance together since their ‘recoupling’ – but the pair were a no-show.
They both received nominations for awards, but Maya’s Love Island commitments in South Africa have kept her from the prestigious awards.
The Bristol-born presenter has been nominated for Best Media Personality. She’s up against Alison Hammond, Henrie Kwushue, Pressed Podcast, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Shxtsngigs,
Stormzy is swimming in nominations this year. He is up for Best Male Act, Album of the Year for This Is What I Mean, Song of the Year for Hide & Seek and Video of the Year for Mel Made Me Do It.
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