However, while musical greats like Elton John, David Bowie, Madonna and Amy Winehouse all have Brit Awards to their name, it’s surprising to see when taking a glance through the hall of fame just how many unexpected stars have also bagged prizes over the years.

And, more to the point, how many big stars have lost out to artists who ultimately didn’t exactly stand the test of time.

After having a glance through the vaults, we’ve chosen 14 of the most bizarre, unexpected and unlikely Brit Awards wins from ceremonies gone by…