At Brit Awards 2022, Adele was the only person surprised by her wins

Adele got three gongs at the Brit Awards in London including Album of the Year for 30. ( Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

British superstar Adele seemed to be the only person in the room at the Brit Awards 2022 who was surprised when she took out three of the four awards she was nominated for, including the first award of the night, Song of the Year, for Easy on Me.

She issued her thanks for the award, expressing how grateful she was to be recognised in her home country.

"I always love coming back home," she said.

"The Brits are such a big part of my career from way back when, when I was a little foetus."

Adele sat as she performed I Drink Wine from her album 30. (Joel C Ryan/ Invision/ AP)

Adele was back on stage to sing I Drink Wine in a seated performance, before returning to the stage in her third outfit of the night to accept the award for Artist of the Year.

Again, she was the only person who was surprised.

"I actually really wasn't expecting this one at all," she said, acknowledging the other artists who were nominated including Ed Sheeran, and Little Simz.

"England, the UK, we have so many incredible new young artists coming up.

"And never lose sight of why you are who you are.

"The reason people are into you is because of something you have in you.

"Don't ever let go of that ever.

"I do. I do," she said to cheers from the audience.

Like the ARIAs, the Brits have done away with gendered categories, with one of the hosts joking that everyone thought that was great except the male artists who were now up against Adele.

Potentially a truism as Adele also won Album of the Year for 30, presented to her by superstar entertainer, Idris Elba.

Adele said she was dedicating the album to her son and Simon, his father.

The awards began with a performance from another big gun, Ed Sheeran, who incorporated fire and acrobatics in his performance of Bad Habits.

Ed Sheeran performed twice at the Brit awards, with the show ending with a performance of his song Bad Habits, sung by other artists. (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

It ended with a promise he'd return to the stage, which he did to perform the Joker and the Queen, and to accept the honour of Songwriter of the Year.

Sam Fender won for best Rock/Alternative Act.

Sam Fender on stage after winning the best rock/alternative act at the Brit Awards. (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Other winners included Olivia Rodrigo who won International Song of the Year with Good 4 U.

When accepting her award, Olivia Rodrigo said she had performed publicly for the first time at a previous Brits award show. (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

She beat out Australian artist The Kid LAROI and Canadian Justin Bieber who were nominated for Stay.

Rodrigo was one of many artists who glittered on the Red Carpet.

Olivia Rodrigo poses for photographers upon arrival at the Brit Awards 2022. (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

No surprises when Adele won big at the Brit awards - to anyone but her, that is. (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Ed Sheeran performed twice, and was also honoured as Songwriter of the Year at the Brit awards. (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Glass Animals pose as they arrive for the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain. (Reuters: Tom Nicholson)

Maneskin on the Brit awards red carpet. (Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

WINNERS

Album of the Year

Adele - 30

Artist of the Year

Adele

International Group of the Year

Silk Sonic/Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak

International Artist of the Year

Billie Eilish

Best New Artist

Little Simz

Song of the Year

Adele - Easy On Me

International Song of the Year

Olivia Rodrigo - Good 4 U

Best Group

Wolf Alice

Best Rock/Alternative Act

Sam Fender

Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act

Dave

Best Pop/R&B Act

Dua Lipa

Best Dance Act

Becky Hill

Songwriter Of The Year

Ed Sheeran

Rising Star

Holly Humberstone 

Producer of the Year

Inflo