Katrina Rees
BTS and Little Mix were the big winners at this year’s Radio 1’s Teen Awards, which just took place at London’s Wembley Arena.
Continuing their worldwide domination, BTS took home two awards: Best International Group and Social Media Star. Whilst the seven-piece group were unable to attend the ceremony, they shared an acceptance speech via a video link which was broadcast to the audience.
Today @BTS_twt have picked up not one, but TWO #R1TeenAwards! ??
We can now announce they are 2018's Best International Group! ???
Watch more from the Teen Awards on @BBCTwo, tonight from 5:45pm (BST) ? https://t.co/DtYLD5Bqjr pic.twitter.com/bCqXkgX6iW
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) October 21, 2018
Little Mix won Best British Group for the second year in a row and thanked their Mixers for being so loyal, stating: “You guys are just the best fans in the world and thanks so much for the support you’ve given us over the last seven years”. Leigh-Anne, Jesy, Perrie and Jade also delivered an incredible performance, including the first live outing for their new single ‘Woman Like Me’.
"You guys are just the best fans in the world and thanks so much for the support you've given us over the last seven years" ?@LittleMix are your Best British Group! ????#R1TeenAwards pic.twitter.com/LWiRkABRQz
— BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) October 21, 2018
Best Film went to the global phenomenon The Greatest Showman, whilst Love Island was named Best TV Show for the second year in a row. Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes were named Best British and Best International Solo Artist respectively.
Throughout the ceremony, a number of Teen Heroes were also celebrated and awarded their prizes on stage. Earlier in the week, the Teen Heroes were invited to Kensington Palace to meet The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to speak about their achievements.
Meet some of the Teen Heroes who will be recognised this afternoon at the @bbcr1 Teen Awards. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were honoured to meet them earlier this week at Kensington Palace and hear more about their incredible achievements. pic.twitter.com/l29JGxMOLy
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 21, 2018
During the ceremony, there were also performances from 5 Seconds of Summer, Jonas Blue, Liam Payne, Lennon Stella, Jack & Jack, HRVY, Sigrid, and Not3s and Mabel.
Check out the full list of winners below, as voted for by Radio 1 listeners.
Best British Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran
Best British Group
Little Mix
Best International Solo Artist
Shawn Mendes
Best International Group
BTS
Best Film
The Greatest Showman
Best TV Show
Love Island
Best Game
Fortnite: Battle Royale
Most Entertaining Celeb
Cardi B
Best British Single
George Ezra – ‘Shotgun’
Social Media Star
BTS
Young Sports Personality
Kare Adenegan
Coverage of Radio 1’s Teen Awards 2018 will be broadcast on BBC Two today at 5.45pm. You can also head to the Radio 1 website for exclusive news and footage from the ceremony.
