Demi Lovato and Anne-Marie lead the celeb winners at the British LGBT Awards 2021... - The US Sun

DEMI Lovato and Anne-Marie led the celeb winners at tonight's 2021 British LGBT Awards. 

US pop icon Demi scooped the Celebrity of the Year gong while Ciao Adios singer Anne-Marie took home the MTV-sponsored Music Artist of the Year prize presented by Alesha Dixon. 

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Demi Lovato won Celebrity of the Year at tonight's British LGBT AwardsCredit: Getty

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Anne-Marie took home the Music Artist of the YearCredit: PA

The event, held in association with founding partner NatWest and headline sponsor Tesco, was hosted by TV presenter Gok Wan and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney. 

This Morning host Phillip Schofield received a special recognition award a year after he bravely came out as gay on ITV's daytime show.

The 59-year-old, who is currently abroad on his summer holiday, said: "Wow. This is a biggie. What a proud moment for me personally."

Phillip was supported by friend and co-star Holly Willoughby when he told the nation he was gay.

While behind the scenes he was backed by his wife of 27 years Stephanie and daughters Molly and Ruby.

He continued: "I've never won any award individually. Any award you win as a team that's there propping you up and definitely that's the case with this one.

"I had the most extraordinary people that helped me pack the parachute before the jump. Friends and family, loved ones and then there were an enormous amount of rainbow arms outstretched to catch me when I reached the bottom of my jump."

Former US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, who has been a long standing ally of the LGBT+ community, was awarded the Global Ally award after joining the ceremony via video.

Mrs Clinton said she could "not be prouder to stand with the LGBT+ community" and said there is more "work to be done to change laws and change hearts and minds" until LGBT+ people secure full equality. 

Years & Years star Olly Alexander was recognised for the hard-hitting Channel 4 AIDS drama It’s a Sin which won the Media Moment award and female boxing champion Nicola Adams, who was part of Strictly Come Dancing’s first same-sex couple, won the LGBT+ Role Model accolade. 

Spice Girl Melanie C scooped the Ally award. Having worked closely with drag collective Sink the Pink, the singer has been vocal about what a privilege it is to spend time in queer, trans and non-binary spaces and beat off competition from people like Michelle Visage and popular host Dermot O’Leary to take home the prize.

Comedian Tom Allen, who is currently presenting Cooking With The Stars with Emma Willis,  was named Broadcaster of the Year. 

Commenting on the winners, Gok Wan, said: “So many brilliant and deserving LGBT+ people and allies have been recognised tonight. It is wonderful to be part of this event.”

Awards founder, Sarah Garrett MBE, added: "We were so delighted to be able to host a celebration of the people working hard to advocate for and advance LGBT+ rights after what has been a difficult 18 months. All of the winners and nominees are incredibly deserving.” 

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Phillip Schofield teared up over his special recognition award

British LGBT Awards 2021 winners

CELEBRITY AWARD

WINNER

DEMI LOVATO

ROLE MODEL 

WINNER

NICOLA ADAMS

MTV MUSIC ARTIST

WINNER 

ANNE-MARIE

CELEBRITY ALLY

WINNER

MEL C

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

WINNER

PHILLIP SCHOFIELD

JOHNSON & JOHNSON - CHARITY OR COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

WINNER 

UK BLACK PRIDE

ONLINE INFLUENCER

WINNER

JESSICA KELLGREN-FOZARD

MEDIA MOMENT

WINNER

IT’S A SIN

JUST EAT - OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO LGBT+ LIFE

WINNER

PAUL MARTIN OBE

BROADCASTER, JOURNALIST OR HOST

WINNER

TOM ALLEN

NETWORK RAIL - BRAND OR MARKETING CAMPAIGN

WINNER

STARBUCKS

GLOBAL ALLY

WINNER

HILLARY CLINTON

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

WINNER

LADY PHYLL

SWINTON INSURANCE - FOOTBALL ALLY

WINNER

CONOR COADY

MACQUARIE - FUTURE LEADER

WINNER

JUSTIN FARRANCE, ALLEN & OVERY 

HSBC UK - BUSINESS ALLIES

WINNER

SHARON HAGUE, PEARSON 

INSPIRATIONAL LEADER

WINNER

STEPHEN JACQUES, KEY ASSETS GROUP

DIVERSITY HERO

WINNER

DEON PILLAY, LGIM

OVO - NETWORK GROUP 

WINNER

LGBTQ+@TESCO

TESCO - INCLUSIVE  EMPLOYER OR COMPANY

WINNER

SAINSBURY’S

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSION 

WINNER

GURCHATEN SANDHI, UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION

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