Dua Lipa wowed as she opened the showCredit: PA:Press Association

Dua, 24, opened the show with her hit Don’t Start Now, dazzling in a barely-there leotard that highlighted her enviable figure.

The beauty had her newly-dyed hair tied back into a slick ponytail, and teamed the cut-out leotard with tights and black boots for the attention-grabbing performance.

She was supported by boyfriend Anwar Hadid, who was spotted cheering her on in the audience before the singer joined him for the rest of the ceremony.

Dua wasn’t nominated for any awards this evening, having previously won the Best New Act gong in 2017.

The star put on a 𝑠e𝑥y performanceCredit: Getty – Contributor

She was not nominated for any awards this eveningCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The singer was supported by boyfriend Anwar HadidCredit: Getty – Contributor

While Dua ensured the ceremony got off to a rousing start, fellow Brit Liam Gallagher closed the show – delighting fans with a rendition of Oasis hit Wonderwall as well as his new solo track.

The 47-year-old rocker was thrilled to be the first recipient of the Rock Icon accolade at tonight’s do, but missed out to Green Day in the Best Rock category, where he was nominated alongside Imagine Dragons, Panic! At The Disco, and The 1975.

Former One Direction star Niall Horan also performed his new solo song Nice To Meet Ya, thrilling fans across Europe.

The Irish star commanded the stage with the lead single from his upcoming second album.

Liam Gallagher won the inaugural Rock Icon accoladeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

He delighted fans by performing WonderwallCredit: Getty – Contributor

English-Swedish singer Mabel also dazzled viewers with her hit single Don’t Call Me Up.

Tonight’s ceremony was presented by singer and actress Becky G, with Brooklyn 99 star Terry Crews acting as co-host.

Becky was also among the performers, as well as Green Day, Halsey, Rosalia, Akon, Ava Max, Mabel, and NCT 127.

Niall Horan also wowed on the EMAs stageCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Little Mix beat off tough competition from Lewis Capaldi, Dave, Mabel, and Ed Sheeran to be crowned the Best UK and Ireland Act, however, FKA twigs was the only Brit to triumph over international competition as she took home the Best Alternative accolade.

The big winners tonight were Halsey, Taylor Swift, BTS, and Billie Eilish who took home two awards each.

Nicole Scherzinger, Joan Smalls, and Cristiano Ronaldo were among the stars to attend the ceremony.