Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

Singer Raye was voted best UK and Ireland act, days after she was also nominated for three Grammys

The MTV Europe Awards have taken place in the UK for the first time in seven years, and stars turned out in force at Manchester's Co-op Live arena.

South African superstar Tyla won best Afrobeats and best R&B artist

Rita Ora hosted the awards for the third time

US singer Teddy Swims was stopping off in Manchester on his way to Scotland, apparently

Actress Jodie Turner-Smith turned on the style before presenting an award

Benson Boone performed and won best new artist

Rapper Busta Rhymes celebrated with fans before receiving the global icon honour

Shawn Mendes also performed, and was nominated for the act with the "biggest fans"

Jedward were jumping with joy just to be invited

Mabel and mum Neneh Cherry announced the award for best hip-hop

Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was also one of the award presenters

Olly Alexander posed with fans on the red carpet

Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly swapped her football strip for something more stylish

Fellow Manchester City star Ruben Dias also dressed for the occasion

If there's a party in Manchester, Happy Mondays veterans Bez and Shaun Ryder will be there