Clara Amfo’s Witty Remark Sparks Speculation at Brit Awards

Clara Amfo’s Witty Remark Sparks Speculation at Brit Awards

 

At the recent Brit Awards ceremony on March 2nd, host Clara Amfo delivered a quip that left viewers amused and speculating. The moment arose as pop icon Kylie Minogue graced the stage to accept the esteemed Global Icon award and deliver a stirring performance of her greatest hits.

Following Minogue’s heartfelt acceptance speech, Clara Amfo, the 39-year-old DJ and presenter, took the opportunity to praise the Australian star, declaring, “what a woman” before adding, “the only Kylie that truly matters.”

While Amfo didn’t explicitly mention anyone by name, her choice of words sparked speculation that her remark may have been a subtle dig at reality star Kylie Jenner. The 26-year-old entrepreneur had previously faced a legal battle with Minogue over trademarking the name “Kylie” for her makeup and clothing brands.

In the 2017 dispute, Minogue’s legal team argued against Jenner’s trademark application, emphasizing Minogue’s status as an “internationally renowned performing artist, humanitarian, and breast cancer activist known worldwide simply as ‘Kylie’.” They contrasted this with Jenner’s characterization as a “secondary reality television personality.” Ultimately, Jenner’s trademark request was declined by the patent office.

Amfo’s clever comment at the Brit Awards added a humorous twist to the ongoing saga between the two Kylies, prompting speculation and amusement among viewers. While the intentions behind Amfo’s remark remain open to interpretation, it certainly added a memorable moment to the evening’s proceedings.

 

The BRIT Awards honor some of music’s biggest names at a prestigious event in London.

 

Here is the full link of nominations and winners.

Artist of the year

  • Winner: Raye
  • Arlo Parks
  • Central Cee
  • Dave
  • Dua Lipa
  • Fred again..
  • J Hus
  • Jessie Ware
  • Little Simz
  • Olivia Dean

Group of the year

  • Winner: Jungle
  • Blur
  • Chase & Status
  • Headie One & K-Trap
  • Young Fathers

Album of the year

  • Winner: Raye – My 21st Century Blues
  • Blur – The Ballad of Darren
  • J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard
  • Little Simz – No Thank You
  • Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy

Song of the year

  • Winner: Raye featuring 070 Shake – Escapism
  • Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding – Miracle
  • Cassö, Raye and D-Block Europe – Prada
  • Central Cee – Let Go
  • Dave & Central Cee – Sprinter
  • Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
  • Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
  • J Hus ft Drake – Who Told You
  • Kenya Grace – Strangers
  • Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best
  • PinkPantheress – Boy’s a Liar
  • Rudimental, Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry – Dancing Is Healing
  • Stormzy ft Debbie – Firebabe
  • Switch Disco and Ella Henderson – React
  • Venbee & Goddard – Messy In Heaven

Best new artist

  • Winner: Raye
  • Mahalia
  • Olivia Dean
  • PinkPantheress
  • Yussef Dayes

International artist of the year

  • Winner: SZA
  • Asake
  • Burna Boy
  • Caroline Polachek
  • CMAT
  • Kylie Minogue
  • Lana Del Rey
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Olivia Rodrigo
  • Taylor Swift

International group of the year

  • Winner: Boygenius
  • Blink-182
  • Foo Fighters
  • Gabriels
  • Paramore

International song of the year

  • Winner: Miley Cyrus – Flowers
  • Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
  • David Kushner – Daylight
  • Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
  • Jazzy – Giving Me
  • Libianca – People
  • Meghan Trainor – Made You Look
  • Noah Kahan – Stick Season
  • Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz – Miss You
  • Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
  • Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana
  • Rema – Calm Down
  • SZA – Kill Bill
  • Tate McRae – Greedy
  • Tyla – Water

Best alternative/rock act

  • Winner: Bring Me The Horizon
  • Blur
  • The Rolling Stones
  • Young Fathers
  • Yussef Dayes

Best hip-hop/grime/rap act

  • Winner: CasIsDead
  • Central Cee
  • Dave
  • J Hus
  • Little Simz

Best dance act

  • Winner: Calvin Harris
  • Barry Can’t Swim
  • Becky Hill
  • Fred again..
  • Romy

Best pop act

  • Winner: Dua Lipa
  • Calvin Harris
  • Charli XCX
  • Olivia Dean
  • Raye

Best R&B act

  • Winner: Raye
  • Cleo Sol
  • Jorja Smith
  • Mahalia
  • Sault

Rising star

  • Winners: The Last Dinner Party
  • Caity Baser
  • Sekou

Songwriter of the year

  • Winner: Raye

Producer of the year

  • Winner: Chase and Status

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