Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

Raye flicking her hair with one handReuters

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

Ian Youngs
Culture reporter

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.

Tyla flashing a peace sign with her tongue sticking out of the side of her mouthPA Media

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

Rita Ora in an elaborate feathered dressPA Media

Rita Ora hosted the awards for the third time

Teddy Swims in a kilt and tartan outfitPA Media

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

Jodie Turner-Smith on the red carpet in a striking blue gown with a long train and a matching circular flat hatPA Media

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

Benson Boone in a brown suit with chest exposedPA Media

Benson Boone performed and won best new artist

Busta Rhymes in a black and white cowpring leather jacket and high-fiving a fanPA Media

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

Shawn Mendes with his hands together in a praying poseReuters

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

Jedward in mid air and pulling poses in sparking silver suitsReuters

Jedward were jumping with joy just to be invited

Mabel and Neneh Cherry standing together smiling broadly with their heads together and holding each otherPA Media

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

Aaron Taylor-Johnson winking and pointing in a burgundy suitPA Media

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

Olly Alexander posing for a selfie and flashing a peace sign with his fingersReuters

Olly Alexander posed with fans on the red carpet

Chloe Kelly in a revealing top with matching hot pantsPA Media

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

Ruben Dias in a long brown overcoat and black shirt and hatReuters

Fellow Manchester City star Ruben Dias also dressed for the occasion

Bez and Shaun RyderReuters

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

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