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    BRITs 2016 - The Best Of Instagram

    Ticket got lost in the post? Here's all you need to know about the 2016 BRIT awards via Instagram

    By Marie Claire
    Published 25 February 2016 In Buying Guides

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    Ticket got lost in the post? Here's all you need to know about the 2016 BRIT awards via Instagram

    As one of the most heady and wild nights of the year, it's no surprise that the A-list were out in force at the 2016 BRIT awards at the O2 arena last night. Everyone from Adele to The Weeknd and even one half of One Direction made it out for the UK?s biggest music awards.

    While the red carpet certainly had its moments - erm, did anyone see the video of Craig David serenading us? - some of the best action was kept for Instagram.

    We've gathered some of the best behind the scenes moments from the A-listers in attendance so you don't have to spend hours scouring for all the insider goss.

    Music head honcho, Simon Cowell joined Instagram and posted his first pictures last night, including several sweet photos of all the X Factor alumni in attendance on the night. While Cheryl Cole practised her Snapchat skills ahead of the night and Rihanna posed for a portrait with photographer Mary McCartney backstage.

    Jess Glynne and Geri Halliwell made public their friendship - who knew?! - by sharing a selfie while Geri popped up again on her 'sister, Emma Bunton's instagram. Could there be a reunion on the cards?

    Surprise guest, Drake posted several photos of him and Rihanna grinding on stage for their raunchy performance of 'Work', including one with the caption 'living the dream'. Well, indeed.

    Rudimental forwent the dinner on offer and instead opted to bring their own Nandos into the venue (#Goals) while One Directioner Liam Payne shared a photo of the bucket (yes, a literal bucket) of booze on his table. We're guessing he may have a sore head this morning.

    While Little Mix chose to show off their outfits on the social media platform, the next day Fearne Cotton tried to work out whether she'd had a scuffle at the event. 

    Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell

    Check out our gallery to see the best Insta-moments from the Brits 2016...

    Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell

    Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    Check out our gallery to see the best Insta-moments from the Brits 2016...

    Caroline Flack

    Caroline Flack

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Still in traffic #brits'

    Lana Del Rey

    Lana Del Rey

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Thank you'

    Jamie Campbell Bower

    Jamie Campbell Bower

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'The calm before the storm.  An amazing night of ALLLL the pop music.  Thank you to @rayban and @wbr for having us. #brits'


    Jess Glynne

    Jess Glynne

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'I feel like I won tonight and I can't thank my amazing team and my amazing family enough!  I love everyone so much! X'

    Charlotte Wiggins and Sam Rollinson

    Charlotte Wiggins and Sam Rollinson

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    @Brits: '@SamRollinson and @CharlotteWiggins KNOW how to work a London skyline!!! #Brits'

    Simon Cowell and Little Mix

    Simon Cowell and Little Mix

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'proud @LittleMix'

    Caroline Flack and Lucky Blue Smith

    Caroline Flack and Lucky Blue Smith

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'table buddy @luckyblue'

    Ella Eyre

    Ella Eyre

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Thanks for having meh @brits @rayban'

    Rudimental

    Rudimental

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'We only brought @nandosuk to the Brits! #cheekynandos #brits'

    Simon Cowell and Louis Tomlinson

    Simon Cowell and Louis Tomlinson

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Great night #Brits2016'

    Simon Cowell and Fleur East

    Simon Cowell and Fleur East

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    DSquared2 and Lara Stone

    DSquared2 and Lara Stone

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Stone cold fox Lara Stone #BRITS2016'

    Years & Years

    Years & Years

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Found some more babes @wolfaliceband let me love you'

    Perrie Edwards

    Perrie Edwards

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Oh what a night!'

    Jade Thirlwall

    Jade Thirlwall

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Brit Awards 2016'

    Rihanna

    Rihanna

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    @MaryAMcCartney: 'first shot of the night #Rihanna @badgalriri @brits @instagram #brits

    Liam Payne

    Liam Payne

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'He's ready #britawards'

    Geri Halliwell and Jess Glynne

    Geri Halliwell and Jess Glynne

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    '@thebrits.  Fantastic atmosphere'

    Simon Cowell

    Simon Cowell

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Brit Awards 2016'

    Jess Glynne

    Jess Glynne

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    @MaryAMcCartney: 'love this moment @JessGlynne #BRITS @Instagram'

    Drake and Rihanna

    Drake and Rihanna

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'living the dream'

    Drake

    Drake

    BRITS 2016 Instagram
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    'Proud of you as always'

    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki Waterhouse

    BRITS 2016
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    'What a night, I HUGGED ADELE!!! #britawards'

    Ant & Dec

    Ant & Dec

    Brits 2016 Instagram
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    'Champagne time! D #BRITs'

    Rat Boy

    Rat Boy

    Brits 2016 Instagram
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    'GOING BRIT AWARDS IM GONNA TRY SHAKE JUSTIN BIEBERS HAND'

    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole

    Brits 2016 Instagram
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    'Practising my snap ;) #BRITS'

    Mark Ronson

    Mark Ronson

    Brits 2016 Instagram
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    'Brits Bound!'

    Fearne Cotton

    Fearne Cotton

    Fearne Cotton
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    'I have just discovered a huge bruise on my knuckle.  Did I punch someone at the Brits?'

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