The BRIT Awards will remove gender-specific categories as of 2022. 

The move, which has been called for by stars including Sam Smith, is a move that bosses hope will allow the awards to “[celebrate] artists solely for their music and work, rather than how they choose to identify or as others may see them”. 

Consequently, Dua Lipa and J Hus will be the last stars to win Best Female and Best Male at the BRITs.

Leading the campaign for change, Sam previously said: “The BRITs have been an important part of my career.

“Music for me has always been about unification not division. I look forward to a time where awards shows can be reflective of the society we live in. 

“Let’s celebrate everybody, regardless of gender, race, age, ability, sexuality and class.”

The shift will also be reflected in the international category, where the Best International Male and Best International Female awards, picked up by The Weeknd and Billie Eilish this year, will be replaced by a Best International Artist trophy.

The 2022 BRIT Awards, hosted by Mo Gilligan, will take place on February 8 at The O2.