This year's MTV Europe Awards are taking place in the UK for the first time in seven years, and stars turned out in force at Manchester's Co-op Live arena.

Manchester was well represented on the red carpet for the MTV European Music Awards, which took place in the city for the first time, with DJ Paulette, Blossoms, and Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez among the guests.

As camera lights flashed, newbie to the scene and one to watch Elliot James Reay, from Bury, who shot to fame on social media with his solo single 'I Think They Call This Love', spoke to the M.E.N about staying humble and being thrust into the spotlight, with millions of views on TikTok.

Stars will descend on Manchester on Sunday for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards, with a cast list including Shawn Mendes, Raye and South African singer Tyla. Pop star Rita Ora will host the ceremony,

Stars arrive for MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester Stars from across the globe are hitting the red carpet for this year’s European Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester, as Rita Ora plays host for the evening.

Stars of film, music and TV are at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs). The 30th edition of the annual music awards show is being held in Manchester with the red carpet rolled out to welcome dozens of famous faces.