Let’s not pretend the actual awards are the main event. For many of us, the red carpet is where the real drama lives. Will someone wear a swan? Will someone trip? The anticipation is delicious.
ITV usually kicks off with a red carpet preview about an hour before the main ceremony. This is where you get to see your favourite stars looking like they haven’t eaten a carb in six months, while you’re clutching a bag of crisps. It’s a beautiful contrast.
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If you want the red carpet gossip without the ad breaks, keep an eye on streaming apps like BBC iPlayer or Netflix’s Tudum (though they don’t carry the main show). But for the full live shenanigans, ITVX is your only UK stop. Don’t sleep on it.
