Leigh-Anne Pinnock led the glamour alongside husband Andre Gray at the MOBO Awards in Manchester on Thursday evening, putting on a united front after she opened up about his ‘betrayal’. 

The former Little Mix star, 34, looked sensational as she joined her footballer partner, also 34, on the red carpet at the Co-op Live Arena. 

Leigh-Anne turned heads in a racy black floor-length dress, complete with mesh panels, daring cut-outs, and a figure-hugging silhouette as she posed up a storm for cameras. 

Letting the dress take centre stage, she accessorised with gold jewellery and styled her dark tresses in a sleek ponytail.

Meanwhile, Andre cut a stylish figure in a black jacket with leather panels and tailored trousers, cosying up to his wife for snaps. 

Also in attendance were Ryley Isaac, Nia Smith, Richard Blackwood, Estelle, Misha B, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas, Eve, Olivia Dean, Kojey Radical, and Slick Rick. 

Leigh-Anne Pinnock led the glamour alongside husband Andre Gray at the MOBO Awards in Manchester on Thursday evening, putting on a united front after she opened up about his 'betrayal'

Leigh-Anne Pinnock led the glamour alongside husband Andre Gray at the MOBO Awards in Manchester on Thursday evening, putting on a united front after she opened up about his ‘betrayal’

The former Little Mix star, 34, looked sensational in a racy black dress as she posed on the red carpet at the Co-op Live Arena

The former Little Mix star, 34, looked sensational in a racy black dress as she posed on the red carpet at the Co-op Live Arena

Ryley, 24, bared her cleavage in a plunging silver-embellished gown featuring a daring thigh-high split.

Nia opted for a trendy sage green leather co-ord, while Richard, 53, looked suave in a crisp white suit and black suede shoes.

Estelle, 46, dazzled in an orange sequin one-shoulder dress with an asymmetric hem, while Misha, 34, stunned in a red strapless gown with a lace-textured bust and matching gloves. 

Eve, 47, put on a sizzling display in a black dress with diamante bodysuit detailing, showcasing her toned legs. 

Olivia, 27, wowed in a black sparkly halterneck gown, adding height to her frame with pointed heels as she struck a series of sultry poses. 

Kojey, 33, kept things cool in a washed leather jacket and matching trousers, while Slick Rick, real name Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, 61, looked sharp in a plum blazer and coordinating trousers.

Leigh-Anne’s appearance at the event comes after she revealed she had been betrayed by her husband. 

The singer tied the knot with her footballer beau Andre in June 2023 after welcoming their twins together in August 2021. 

Leigh-Anne turned heads in the black number, complete with mesh panels, daring cut-outs, and a figure-hugging silhouette as she posed up a storm for cameras

Leigh-Anne turned heads in the black number, complete with mesh panels, daring cut-outs, and a figure-hugging silhouette as she posed up a storm for cameras

Letting the dress take centre stage, she accessorised with gold jewellery and styled her dark tresses in a sleek ponytail

Letting the dress take centre stage, she accessorised with gold jewellery and styled her dark tresses in a sleek ponytail

Meanwhile, Andre cut a stylish figure in a black jacket with leather panels and tailored trousers, cosying up to his wife for snaps

Meanwhile, Andre cut a stylish figure in a black jacket with leather panels and tailored trousers, cosying up to his wife for snaps

Later in the evening, Leigh-Anne and Keisha Buchanan took to the stage to present the award for Best R&B/Soul Act to Renee Downer, Jorja Douglas, and Stella Quaresma

Later in the evening, Leigh-Anne and Keisha Buchanan took to the stage to present the award for Best R&B/Soul Act to Renee Downer, Jorja Douglas, and Stella Quaresma 

Speaking to Paloma Faith on her Mad Sad Bad podcast, Leigh-Anne said: ‘I went through a bit of a weird time with my husband actually and I think that sort of not being totally honest and losing trust and that kind of betrayal. 

‘I think like heartbreak is wild, like it’s awful and especially someone that you’re so madly in love with and that they can hurt you.’ 

The singer explained how footballer Andre realised he was being ‘selfish’ after he moved abroad to Greece to play for Aris Thessaloniki. 

She continued: ‘Well, I think that person has to want to change and he did. 

‘And I think you can go through things in relationship, but if they aren’t willing to change for you, forget it. 

‘They have to do the work and they have to turn it around because again it’s not you, it’s not on you. 

‘He went to therapy and I think for us what really helped for us, he started playing abroad and he had more time to himself to kind of look and realise that everything that he was doing was not how you make a relationship work, it’s not. It’s selfish.’

She also said the footballer ‘went out of his way’ to change for her, which led to her learning the ‘power of forgiveness’.

Also in attendance were Ryley Isaac, Nia Smith, Richard Blackwood, Estelle, Misha B, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas, Eve, Olivia Dean, Kojey Radical, and Slick Rick (Stella, Renée, and Jorja pictured)

Also in attendance were Ryley Isaac, Nia Smith, Richard Blackwood, Estelle, Misha B, Stella Quaresma, Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas, Eve, Olivia Dean, Kojey Radical, and Slick Rick (Stella, Renée, and Jorja pictured)

Ryley, 24, bared her cleavage in a plunging silver-embellished gown featuring a daring thigh-high split

Ryley, 24, bared her cleavage in a plunging silver-embellished gown featuring a daring thigh-high split

Nia opted for a trendy sage green leather co-ord While Richard, 53, looked suave in a crisp white suit and black suede shoes

Nia opted for a trendy sage green leather co-ord, while Richard, 53, looked suave in a crisp white suit and black suede shoes

Estelle, 46, dazzled in an orange sequin one-shoulder dress with an asymmetric hem

Estelle, 46, dazzled in an orange sequin one-shoulder dress with an asymmetric hem

While Misha, 34, stunned in a red strapless gown with a lace-textured bust and matching gloves

While Misha, 34, stunned in a red strapless gown with a lace-textured bust and matching gloves

Eve, 47, put on a sizzling display in a black dress with diamante bodysuit detailing, showcasing her toned legs Olivia, 27, wowed in a black sparkly halterneck gown, adding height to her frame with pointed heels as she struck a series of sultry poses

Eve, 47, put on a sizzling display in a black dress with diamante bodysuit detailing, showcasing her toned legs

Kojey, 33, kept things cool in a washed leather jacket and matching trousers

Kojey, 33, kept things cool in a washed leather jacket and matching trousers

While Slick Rick, real name Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, 61, looked sharp in a plum blazer and coordinating trousers

While Slick Rick, real name Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, 61, looked sharp in a plum blazer and coordinating trousers

Former Love Island star Danica Taylor, 24, turned heads in a sheer black distressed dress paired with a dramatic oversized hat

Former Love Island star Danica Taylor, 24, turned heads in a sheer black distressed dress paired with a dramatic oversized hat

Nile Rodgers, 73, appeared in great spirits as he arrived at the venue, posing up a storm on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony

Nile Rodgers, 73, appeared in great spirits as he arrived at the venue, posing up a storm on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony 

Tyrique Hyde looked dapper in a green suit paired with a crisp white shirt

Tyrique Hyde looked dapper in a green suit paired with a crisp white shirt 

Shenseea stunned in a plunging mini dress with fringed trims and strappy white heels

Shenseea stunned in a plunging mini dress with fringed trims and strappy white heels 

Tinie Tempah looked dapper in a smart black double-breasted coat paired with a vibrant red shirt

Tinie Tempah looked dapper in a smart black double-breasted coat paired with a vibrant red shirt 

Indiyah Polack turned heads in a sheer pearl-embellished dress, which showcased her incredible figure

Indiyah Polack turned heads in a sheer pearl-embellished dress, which showcased her incredible figure 

Oritse Williams cut a trendy figure in a black leather jacket paired with a crisp white shirt

Oritse Williams cut a trendy figure in a black leather jacket paired with a crisp white shirt 

Later in the evening, Estelle and Slick Rick took to the stage to put on an incredible performance for the VIP guests

Later in the evening, Estelle and Slick Rick took to the stage to put on an incredible performance for the VIP guests 

Famous YouTuber Niko Omilana won the MOBO Award for Best Media Personality

Famous YouTuber Niko Omilana won the MOBO Award for Best Media Personality 

Meanwhile, DC3 won the MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act supported by Premier Gospel onstage during the awards ceremony

Meanwhile, DC3 won the MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act supported by Premier Gospel onstage during the awards ceremony 

Jim Legxacy won the award for Best Male Act onstage during the awards ceremony

Jim Legxacy won the award for Best Male Act onstage during the awards ceremony 

Amy Love and Georgia South of Nova Twins proudly posed with their MOBO Award, taking home Best Alternative Music Act

Amy Love and Georgia South of Nova Twins proudly posed with their MOBO Award, taking home Best Alternative Music Act 

Meanwhile, Nile presented Pharrell Williams with the MOBO Global Songwriter Award onstage

Meanwhile, Nile presented Pharrell Williams with the MOBO Global Songwriter Award onstage 

The musician appeared in great spirits as he accepted the award and made a speech for the audience

The musician appeared in great spirits as he accepted the award and made a speech for the audience 

Slick Rick won the Lifetime Achievement Award

Slick Rick won the Lifetime Achievement Award 

Later in the evening, Olivia changed out of her sparkly black dress into a chic satin number with a thigh-high slit as she took to the stage to perform her biggest hits for fans

Later in the evening, Olivia changed out of her sparkly black dress into a chic satin number with a thigh-high slit as she took to the stage to perform her biggest hits for fans 

Meanwhile, Chip cut a trendy figure in a black co-ord with a multicoloured print as he took to the stage after to perform for the crowd

Meanwhile, Chip cut a trendy figure in a black co-ord with a multicoloured print as he took to the stage after to perform for the crowd 

When she was asked what she has learnt about heartbreak, Leigh-Anne admitted she was still with the person who broke her heart. 

She said: ‘Some people might say, oh well why are you still with them? or why are you still giving them another chance? I guess that can be seen as a weakness and not putting yourself first but I think only you know what is truly right for you.’  

Leigh-Anne went onto say the couple got through the ‘struggles’ and now they are in a ‘really beautiful place’.

She continued: ‘If that person can really show that they want to change, you cannot change somebody but if they go out of their way to change themselves I really do think that kind of tells you everything you need to know.

‘For me personally I had to go through these struggles and things in our relationship to get to the point where we are now, which is a really beautiful place.’

MOBO 2026 NOMINATIONS  

Best male act – in association with Prostate Cancer UK  

Central Cee

Elmiene

Jim Legxacy

Nemzzz

Odeal

Skepta

Best female act – in association with got2b

Flo

Kwn

Little Simz

Olivia Dean

Pinkpantheress

Sasha Keable

Album of the year – in association with Amazon music 

Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness

Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching

Flo – Access All Areas

Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down

Little Simz – Lotus

Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving

Song of the year

AJ Tracey Feat. Jorja Smith – Crush

Donaeo Feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – Nights Like This

Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap

Jim Legxacy & Dave – 3x

Kwn – Do What I Say

Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You

Olivia Dean – Man I Need

Pinkpantheress – Illegal

Raye – Where Is My Husband!

Tim Duzit – Kat Slater

Best Grime Act – Supported by Trench

Chip

Jayahadadream

Kasst 8 

Ruff Sqwad

Scorcher 

Wiley 

Best Hip Hop act

Aitch 

Asco 

Catch

Central Cee

D-Block Europe

Kojey Radical 

Little Simz

Loyle Carner

Wretch 32

Youngs Teflon

Best Drill Act

36

Booter Bee

Chy Cartier

Esdeekid

K-Trap

Leostaythrill

Nemzzz

Pozer

Twin S

Wohdee 

Best performance in a TV/Film

Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King

Ashley Thomas – Hostage

Ashley Walters – Adolescence

Cynthia Erivo – Wicked

Damson Idris – F1

Dayo Koleosho – EastEnders 

Lennie James – Mr Loverman

Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths 

Stephen Graham  – Adolescence Wunmi Mosaku  – Sinners 

Best Caribbean Music Act 

Ayetian

Lila Iké

Masicka

Shenseea 

Vybz Kartel 

Yung Bredda

Best Jazz Act 

Cktrl 

Ego Ella May

Ezra Collective

Kokoroko

Nubya Garcia

Yazmin Lacey 

Best electronic/dance act supported by Bema and Mixmag 

FKA twigs 

Jazzy

Kilimanjaro

Pinkpantheress

Salute

Sherelle 

 

 

Best newcomer

DC3

EsDeeKid

Finessekid

Jim Legxacy

Kwn

Namesbliss

Nia Smith

Sekou

Skye Newman

YT

Best international act

Ayra Starr

Cardi B

Clipse

Gunna

Kehlani

Leon Thomas

Mariah The Scientist

Moliy

Tyla

Vybz Kartel

Video of the year – in association with Vevo 

Pozer – Shanghigh Noon (dir. Bas Haselager)

FKA twigs – Eusexua (dir. Jordan Hemingway)

Jim Legxacy – Father (dir. Lauzza)

Little Simz – Flood feat. Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly (dir. Salomon Ligthelm) 

Raye – Where is my husband (Dir. The Reids) 

Skepta and Fred Again – Back 2 Back (dir. Domamanic and Skepta) 

Best R’N’B soul act 

Elmiene 

Flo

Kwn

Odeal 

Olivia Dean 

Sasha Keable 

Best Alternative Music Act 

Alt Blk Era

Blood Orange

Hak Baker 

Michael Kiwanuka

Nova Twins

Rachel Chinouriri 

Best international act 

Ayra Starr 

Cardi B

Clipse 

Gunna

Kehlani

Leon Thomas

Mariah The Scientist

Moliy

Tyla

Vybz Kartel 

Best media personality

Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty) 

DJ AG 

In My Opinion

Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe (Melissa’s wardrobe) 

Nadia Jae

Nike Omilana

PK Humble 

Remi Burgz

Uche Natori 

Winners Talking 

Best African music act 

Adekunle Gold (Nigeria) 

Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

Davido (Nigeria)

Joshua Baraka (Uganda) 

Moliy (Ghana) 

Rema ((Nigeria)

Shalliopi (Nigeria)

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

Tyla (South Africa) 

Wizkid (Nigeria) 

Best Gospel Act supported by Premier Gospel

Annatoria 

DC3 

Faith Child

Imrhan

Sondae

Still Shadey

Best Producer

Inflo 

Jaes

Miles Clinton James 

P2J

Sammy Soso

Zach Nahome 

 

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