Ne-Yo made an unlikely appearance on the red carpet at Saturday’s Pride Of Britain Awards as he reveals he is spending time in the UK due to a secret TV project.
The singer, 42, has not been able to say what the mystery project is at the moment as it has yet to be announced.
He cut a dapper silhouette on the red carpet as he wore a black suit paired with a turtleneck and his statement fedora.
Rare: Ne-Yo, 42, made an unlikely appearance on the red carpet at Saturday’s Pride Of Britain Awards as he reveals he is spending time in the UK due to a secret TV project
The Let Me Love You hitmaker wore two gold chains around his neck, one with an N-shaped pendant.
He opted for chunky black brogue shoes as he worked his angles to enter the room.
Ne-Yo spoke to MailOnline from the event’s red carpet to talk about his new music.
He said his wife was skeptical of the album because the songs weren’t just about her – instead, he admitted he took inspiration from the people around him.
“She heard the whole album. Some questions were asked, she doesn’t like all songs and even said he spent nights on the couch as a result.
Mystery: The singer could not say what the project is at the moment because it has not been announced yet
The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards return to screens on Thursday, November 4, welcoming a star-studded audience for the first time since 2019 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The annual awards show honors the nation’s unsung heroes as stars from television, sports, politics and showbiz come together to celebrate “ordinary people who do extraordinary things.”
Host Carol Vorderman, 60, will take the helm again, but this year, for the first time in the show’s 22-year history, she will be joined by diversity star Ashley Banjo, 33, who recently been revealed as her new co-host.
The Pride of Britain sees a night of ‘extraordinary stories of bravery, selflessness and phenomenal fundraising feats’, as well as a plethora of amazing surprises, laugh-out-loud situations and touching moments as the nation comes together to honor the accomplishments of truly inspiring people.
Look good: He cut a dapper silhouette on the red carpet as he wore a black suit paired with a turtleneck and his statement fedora
Among the winners is Harmonie-Rose Allen, a quadruple amputee, who wins the Child of Courage award for inspiring the nation with her courage and unwavering spirit.
While the Lifetime Achievement Award goes to activist Rosemary Cox, who set up the UK’s first organ donor registry, helping to save thousands of lives.
Activist sisters Amy and Ella Meek, 18 and 16, were named the British Pride’s first environmental champions for establishing a charity to help fight the global scourge of plastic pollution.
Meanwhile, this year’s Special Recognition Award goes to Gee Walker, who has forgiven his son’s murderers and dedicated his life to promoting racial harmony in his memory.
Nominated by the public, the winners come from all walks of life, all ages and from across the country.
Details: The Let Me Love You hitmaker wore two gold chains around his neck, one with an N-shaped pendant.
Since the first ceremony in 1999, royalty, prime ministers and hundreds of personalities from show business, sports, politics and the arts have all attended.
The awards draw an audience of around five million viewers each year in a prime-time slot on ITV – making it the top-rated awards show of its kind on UK television.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 ceremony featured pre-recorded segments of recipients receiving their awards at home, while a host of big names traveled to the Royal Hospital Chelsea to film ties before the show.
As the awards aired on ITV, London landmarks including the London Eye, BT Tower and County Hall turned red, white and blue in tribute to the winners.
Marcus Rashford and the late Captain Sir Tom Moore were among those honored at the ceremony, which recognized the remarkable achievements of the British who have selflessly contributed to the nation and the world.
The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB, will air on ITV on November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Dapper: He opted for chunky black brogue shoes as he worked his angles to enter the room