Brits 2025 red carpet: Maura Higgins shocks with SEE-THROUGH dress as she leads big names at Brit Awards 2025

Higgins, who recently called off her romance with Strictly's Pete Wicks, showed off black lacy underwear beneath the transparent wardrobe choice.

Elsewhere on the red carpet, Olympian Keely Hodgkinson also turned heads with a daring ensemble of her own.

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The SPOTY winner went braless as she wore a black top that had its entire side sections cut out, completing the look with a white skirt.

Meanwhile, Ella Henderson went for an all-denim outfit as she smiled for the camera on the Brits red carpet.

Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse went for a cropped black blazer as she stepped out for the occasion.

Other big names among the early arrivals included Gemma Atkinson, Sabrina Carpenter, the Sugababes, Ashley Roberts, Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks, KSI, and many more.

The 2025 Brit Awards kicks off tonight at London's O2 Arena, marking the 45th year of the prestigious music ceremony.

Comedian Jack Whitehall returns to host the star-studded bash for the fifth time, having previously helmed the event from 2018 to 2021.

"They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that is absolutely the case with The BRIT Awards - it is my favourite night of the year, and I am delighted to be invited back to host in 2025," said Whitehall.

The evening promises to deliver teary speeches and stellar performances from some of the biggest names in music.

Whitehall has already shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the venue on Instagram ahead of the show.

Carpenter will open the evening with her BRIT Awards debut, whilst also receiving the Global Success Award for her sixth album Short n' Sweet.

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall will make her first solo Brit performance, having previously appeared with her bandmates.

"I've honestly manifested every day since the release of Angel Of My Dreams to perform at the Brit Awards," Thirlwall said, adding that she cried when she found out.

The impressive lineup also includes Sam Fender, Jorja Smith, Lola Young, Teddy Swims, Rising Star winner Myles Smith and The Last Dinner Party.

"I'm so excited to be performing at the BRITs! What an honour, I love you so much," said Swims, who also turned heads with his rather bizarre red carpet jacket.

Charli XCX leads the nominations with five nods, including Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Dance Act, and Pop Act.

Despite her dominance in nominations, Charli will not be performing tonight but will receive the songwriter of the year award, with her collaborator, AG Cook named Brit's producer of the year.

Dua Lipa, Ezra Collective and The Last Dinner Party follow closely with four nominations each.

A surprise nomination went to The Beatles for their song Now and Then featuring vocals from John Lennon, marking their first Brit nomination since 1982.