Raye left fans speechless with her ‘utterly stunning’ vocals as she performed at the MTV European Music Awards in Manchester on Sunday evening.
The songstress, 27, who won the Best UK & Ireland Act gong, took to the stage during the show alongside Tyla, Shawn Mendes and Teddy Swims.
Raye looked sensational in a semi-sheer nude gown as she sung a medley of her hits Escapism, Oscar Winning Tears and Body Dysmorphia.
Following her performance fans rushed to X gushing: ‘Loved her perfomance’: ‘Raye at MTV EMAS absolutely stunning’: ‘She’s incredible’.
Meanwhile Tyla, 22, set pulses racing with her scantily-clad set, before going on to clinch both the Best R&B and Best Afrobeats awards.
Raye, 27, left fans speechless with her ‘utterly stunning’ vocals as she performed at the MTV European Music Awards in Manchester on Sunday evening
The songstress who won the Best UK & Ireland Act gong entertained the crowd during the show alongside Tyla (pictured) Shawn Mendes and Teddy Swims
Meanwhile Shawn Mendes performed his track Heart of Gold
Taylor Swift dominated the winner’s board at the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday night, despite not being in attendance at the star-studded ceremony held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
The Blank Space hitmaker, 34, who is about to begin the final leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour in Canada, won four gongs, including Best Artist, Best US Act and Best Live Artist.
The Best Video award also went to Taylor ft. Post Malone for their hit Fortnight form her latest album The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor missed the awards held in the UK as she was attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football game where his team the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Elsewhere The Best Song award went to Sabrina Carpenter for her smash hit Espresso from her Short n’ Sweet album.
Speaking ahead of the event host Rita said: ‘I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!
‘The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!
‘We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it!’.’
Raye looked sensational as she took to the stage in a semi-sheer nude gown as she sung a medley of her hits Escapism, Oscar Winning Tears and Body Dysmorphia
As the audience applauded she appeared overcome by the moment
The showstopping set saw Raye’s name displayed in lights behind her
Following her performance fans rushed to X gushing over the star’s impressive vocals
Writing: ‘Loved her perfomance’: ‘Raye at MTV EMAS absolutely stunning’: ‘She’s incredible’
Meanwhile Tyla, 22, set pulses racing with her sexy set, before going on to clinch both the Best R&B and Best Afrobeats awards
The South African stunner performed her smash hit Water for the crowd
She writhed around on stage in her tiny hot pants and cut out top
She was joined by equally scantily-clad dancers
Shawn also played the guitar as he belted out the hit
He cut an effortlessly stylish figure for the performance in a sweater, jeans and leather jacket
Meanwhile Teddy Swims took to the stage and rocked out to his hits The Door and Lose Control
The event featured performances from the likes of Raye, Pet Shop Boys, Le Sserafim, Shawn Mendes and Benson.
Best UK act was won by Raye and the Best Pop award went to Ariana Grande who wasn’t there at the ceremony.
Best Hip-Hop award went to Eminem while the Best Electronic gong went to Calvin Harris.
Elsewhere Jimin won in the Best K-Pop category while Peso Pluma was victorious in the Best Latin group.
The Best R&B and Best Afrobeats awards went to Tyla – who also performed at the event while the Best New award went to Benson Boone who opened the show with his hits.
Iconic pop Duo The Pet Shop Boys, who picked up the Pop Pioneer award for their 40 years in the music industry, put on a typically memorable performance
They were joined by a live band who wore quirky hats while the stage was lit by lazers
Best New Artist winner Benson Boone strutted his stuff in a glittery co-ord
He put on a very dramatic display for the audience
Busta Rhymes took to the stage ahead of receiving the much coveted Lifetime Achievement Award
He was joined by fellow rapper Spliff Star (L)
K pop band Le Sserafim were also on the line up
The Best Rock award went to Liam Gallagher while Busta Rhymes accepted the Global Icon award at the event.
Later on the Best Alternative award went to American pop rock band f Imagine Dragons.
The Best Collaboration award went to LISA feat. Rosalía for their hit NEW WOMAN.
Rita Ora made history as the first person to host the MTV European Music Awards for the third time this year, at the star-studded ceremony held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
It came after organisers were forced to cancel last year’s event in Paris due to security fears amid the Israel and Hamas war.
Speaking ahead of the event host Rita said: ‘I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!
‘The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!
‘We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it!’.’
