Ellie Goulding was spotted with ex-boyfriend Greg James at the BRIT Awards in London on Saturday, MailOnline can reveal.
The 36-year-old singer dated the Radio 1 DJ for 18 months until they split in January 2012, reportedly due to their busy schedules.
The couple spoke animatedly during a break in the ceremony, with Greg, 37, even biting his hand as they made each other laugh.
A source said: “They had a long chat and seemed to be catching up.”
Ellie, who presented the award for Best New Artist earlier in the evening, is now married to 31-year-old art dealer Caspar Jopling, with whom she shares 21-month-old son Arthur.
Friends: Ellie Goulding, 36, was spotted having a long chat with ex-boyfriend Greg James, 37, at the BRIT Awards in London on Saturday, MailOnline can reveal
Meanwhile, Greg married Vogue journalist and author Bella Mackie in 2018, and the couple have been open about their efforts to start a family.
Mo Gilligan returned to host the BRIT Awards for the second year running and for the first time in the history of the ceremony it took place on a Saturday, broadcast live from London’s O2 Arena.
Harry Styles won the ceremony when he took home four awards – winning in every category he was nominated in – including coveted artist of the year.
The 29-year-old singer, who said he was “aware of his privilege”, dedicated the award to several female artists who were not nominated after the BRITs faced criticism in their Artist of the Year category has. gender neutral.
He also took awards for Album of the Year for Harry’s House, Song of the Year for As It Was and Pop/R&B Act during the show which was plagued by technical problems during live broadcast and also won UK Act Law leg. big.
Harry started this year’s BRITs with a bang when he opened the show with a performance of his song As It Was.
Host Mo Gilligan then took to the stage and greeted those attending the show, saying: “For the first time ever we’re taking place on a Saturday night. The tables are back in full swing.”
Aitch took home the first prize of the night, winning the Hip-Hop/Grime Act Gong.
Catch up: The couple chatted animatedly during a break in the ceremony, with Greg, 37, even biting his hand as they made each other laugh
Old times: The 36-year-old singer dated the Radio 1 DJ for 18 months until they split in January 2012, reportedly due to busy schedules (pictured together in 2011)
Beyonce became International Artist of the Year, beating Kendrik Lamar, Lizzo and Taylor Swift, among others.
Becky Hill won the Dance Act Award for the second consecutive year and in her speech paid tribute to some of her fellow artists.
Harry also took home the Best Pop/R&B award, which was presented to him by actress Salma Hayek.
Host Mo Gilligan then appeared to ruin his introduction to a Lewis Capaldi performance by calling him Sam Capaldi, but he later apologized and joked it was proof of how strong the drinks are at the BRITs.
The next award, Best New Act, was won by Wet Leg, with singer Rhian Teasdale admitting her nervousness as she took to the stage.
Old pals: A source said: “They chatted for ages and seemed to enjoy a good catch up.”
After Harry’s Artist of the Year award, Fontaines won DC International Group of the Year and member Carlos O’Connell accepted.
Wet Leg were honored with their second award the following night, taking home the gong for Group of the Year.
Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” won International Song of the Year, with the artist recording another message for her UK fans.
The 1975 won the award for the British band with singer Matty Heyy taking the microphone to thank the band’s fans for their support.
Harry accepted his third award, Song of the Year for As It Was, which was presented to him by country music legend Shania Twain.
Fat Boy Slim took the stage to present veteran DJ David Guetta with the Producer of the Year award.
Sam Smith and Kim Petras then took the stage for a raucous rendition of their hit single Unholy, which was released shortly after their performance at the Grammys.
Lizzo, Harry, Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Ella Henderson and Wet Leg also performed on the night.
Winners: Harry Styles won the ceremony and took home four awards – winning in every category he was nominated in – including coveted artist of the year
Soon after, Mo Gilligan informed the audience that the show was experiencing technical difficulties and so a clip of Adele performing her song I Drink Wine on last year’s show was played while the production team fixed the error.
Harry won his fourth and last in the world when he received the Album of the Year award presented to him by actor Stanley Tucci.
During Harry’s final acceptance speech, a member of his team briefly took the microphone to thank him, but Harry retorted, joking that he had promised his wife they would be just like Maya Jama and Stormzy later that night.
The show ended with David Guetta performing a selection of his hits with the help of Becky Hill, Ella Henderson and Sam Ryder.
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