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Review

Robbie opened the show with Rock DJ, and the ceremony also featured performances from Destiny’s Child, Eminem, Coldplay, Westlife, Sonique and Craig David.

Ant and Dec were the main presenters, and were joined by co-presenters including supermodel Helena Christiansen, boxer Audley Harrison, Donny Osmond, Graham Norton and actress Jane Horrocks.

Madonna accepted her International Female Artist Award with the help of hubby Guy Ritchie via video message, Elton John presented Eminem with his International Male Solo Artist Award, while Robbie scooped another three awards bringing his total to eight as a solo artist. U2 picked up the Outstanding contribution To Music Award and celebrated by playing an incredible set.

Live performances



Show Information

- Date: 26/02/2001
- Location: Earls Court 2, London
- Host: Ant & Dec

Photos

Videos

  • 2001 - Best British Single - Robbie Williams
    2001 - Best British Single - Robbie Williams
  • 2001 - British Group Coldplay
    2001 - British Group Coldplay
  • 2001 - Best International Group - U2
    2001 - Best International Group - U2
  • 2001 - Best British Video - Robbie Williams
    2001 - Best British Video - Robbie Williams
  • 2001 - Best British Male - Robbie Williams
    2001 - Best British Male - Robbie Williams
  • 2001 - Best British Pop Act - Westlife
    2001 - Best British Pop Act - Westlife
  • 2001 - Show Introduction with Ant & Dec
    2001 - Show Introduction with Ant & Dec
  • 2001 - Best British Dance Act - Fatboy Slim
    2001 - Best British Dance Act - Fatboy Slim
  • 2001 - Best International Newcomer - Kelis
    2001 - Best International Newcomer - Kelis
  • 2001 - Best British Newcomer - A1
    2001 - Best British Newcomer - A1
  • 2001 - Best International Female - Madonna
    2001 - Best International Female - Madonna
  • 2001 - International Male - Eminem
    2001 - International Male - Eminem
  • 2001 - Best British Album - Coldplay
    2001 - Best British Album - Coldplay
  • 2001 - Conclusion and U2 Introduction from Ant & Dec
    2001 - Conclusion and U2 Introduction from Ant & Dec

Winners and Nominees

Best British Album

Best British Dance Act

Best British Female

Best British Group

Best British Male

Best British Newcomer

Best British Single

Best British Video

Best International Female

Best International Group

Best International Male

Best International Newcomer

Best Pop Act

Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording

MasterCard British Album

Outstanding Contribution

  • Nominee - U2
  • Winner - U2

Pop Act

Pre Best British Newcomer

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