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BBC DJ Greg James failing to turn up to his Radio 1 Breakfast Show was pre-planned , it has been revealed.
Fans were led to believe that James had been too hungover after attending the Brit Awards afterparty to come in for work.
However, his colleague Clara Amfo has since confirmed that James was “taken” and would later be in touch with the Scott Mills Radio 1 show at 1pm on 19 February.
Show all 55 1 /55All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Lizzo The singer wore a custom Moschino gown designed to look like a chocolate bar wrapper.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Billie Eilish The singer dressed in Burberry from head to toe, even going as far as to have her nails painted in the fashion house's signature checked pattern.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Harry Styles The singer lived up to his reputation as a leading fashion figure, wearing a brown 1970s-esque Gucic suit. His nails were painted lilac to match his lilac crewneck Gucci sweater, and he completed his look with Mary Jane shoes.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Stormzy The rapper graced the red carpet in an all-white Dior ensemble.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Hailee Steinfeld The Oscar-nominated actor wore an eye-catching, royal blue, floral Fendi gown and Bvlgari jewellery for the Brits.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Laura Whitmore The television and radio presenter donned a mini dress by Annie's Ibiza made to look as though it was a patchwork of newspaper articles.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Mabel The Best New Artist nominee matched the red carpet in a custom sequinned Moschino gown.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Charli XCX The singer opted for a gothic look, wearing a black, tulle design by Fendi and Bvlgari accessories.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Maya Jama The radio presenter brought old-school Hollywood glamour to the Brits, wearing a black, off-the-shoulder AloNuko bespoke gown with a thigh split and accessorising with matching elbow-length gloves. The star wore Bvlgari jewellery for the occasion.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Niall Horan The singer looked svelte in a custom navy blue velvet tuxedo and blue silk shirt by Paul Smith.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Amber Davies The former Love Island star sparkled in a silver ruffled gown by Zeynep Kartal.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Emily Atack The actor brought a sophisticated look to the red carpet, opting for a simple black Asos dress and strappy heels.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Ellie Goulding The singer made a bold statement at the Brits wearing a multi-coloured, cut-out Koche design, black chunky heels and Maria Tash earrings.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Vick Hope The radio presenter took a dramatic turn in a black, strapless, corseted number by Galia Lahav.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Michael Kiwanuka The singer songwriter wore Emporio Armani for the event, pairing a black velvet jacket with dark grey trousers.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Joy Crookes The singer paid homage to her Bangladeshi heritage with her extravagant yellow dress, designed by Monga's London.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Micheal Ward The Top Boy actor struck a serious pose on the red carpet as he posed for photographers wearing a black ensemble.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, JB Gill and Oritse Williams of JLS The members of the pop group put on a sophisticated display at the Brits, matching one another in black and white outfits.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Freya Ridings The singer songwriter arrived on the red carpet looking especially refined in a black and blue polka dot Peter Dundas gown.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Hrvy Hrvy posed for photographers on the red carpet in a black and white ensemble.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Fleur East The singer wore a white suit co-ord by Marr London for the awards ceremony, which was embellished with a black scribble design.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Megan Jayne Crabbe The Instagram star, also known as @bodyposipanda, put on a colourful display in a vibrant floral mini dress, carrying a chic gold tassled handbag.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Anne-Marie Anne-Marie oozed joy with her choice of attire, wearing a saccharine, candy-pink dress by Florence Grellier designed with a bow and train at the back.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Grace Carter The singer brought a burst of colour to the red carpet with her vibrant ensemble by Rose Danford-Phillips, which she accessorised with a pair of hoop earrings.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Rag'n'Bone Man The singer looked sophisticated in a suede, fringed jacket, combining it with a black top and trousers and a pair of retro red sunglasses.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Abbey Clancy The model stunned in a simple black creation by couture bridal and evening wear designer Kim Kassass.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Tom Jones The singer never fails to look polished, as he demonstrated with his all-black outfit at the Brit Awards.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Aitch The rapper and songwriter posed for photographers on the red carpet wearing a navy blue tux.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Burna Boy The rapper attended the Brits dressed aptly for winter, wearing a striking aquamarine coat.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell The musical siblings posed alongside one another on the red carpet, O'Connell in a pair of black and white checkered trousers and a pink and white pinstriped shirt.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet AJ Tracey The rapper looked sharp in a white Dior ensemble, wearing matching round-shaped glasses and dazzlingly bright trainers.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Daisy Maskell The radio presenter donned a khaki brown ensemble on the red carpet, styling her hair in braids.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Tom Green The radio presenter opted for a grey suit for the Brits, which he wore with a pair of white Converse.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Kiefer Sutherland The 24 actor donned a navy pinstriped suit for the event in the capital, accessorising with a polka dot neckerchief.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Dizzee Rascal The rapper looked suave in a smart-casual ensemble, pairing a black and yellow hooded jacket with matching trainers.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Celeste The singer looked as though she had stepped out of the 1920s, wearing a white embellished Gucci dress, black lace globes and styling her hair in old-fashioned curls.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Yinka Bokinni The radio presenter looked radiant in a pink and red design.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Roman Kemp The Capital FM radio presenter showcased high street fashion in a grey Topman suit.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Ashley Roberts The Pussycat Dolls band member dazzled in a sequinned crop top and skirt combo by Celia Kritharioti.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Montana Brown The former Love Island contestant sparkled in a chainmail gown by Rami Kadi Maison de Couture.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Lizzo The rapper pretended to bite into a chocolate bar on the red carpet.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Eva Apio The model donned a black and white, thigh-split Bang London gown for the event, adding a pop of colour to her look with pink eye shadow.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Will Farquarson, Kyle Simmons, Dan Smith and Chris Wood of Bastille The four members of Bastille looked suave on the red carpet, wearing an array of prints as they posed for photographers.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Sam Fender The singer songwriter and winner of the 2019 Brit Awards Critics' Choice accolade wore double-breasted, ice-blue suit by Richard James.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Ashnikko The rapper opted for a surreal look for the Brit Awards, wearing an anime-esque blue outfit and wearing her hair in floor-length neon blue pigtails, which were carried by two men on the red carpet.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Johnny Marr The musician went for an all-navy look for the awards ceremony.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Yasmin Evans The DJ wore a tan-yellow ensemble for the Brits, styling her hair in a sleek ponytail.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Dermot Kennedy The singer songwriter decided to dress in blue and silver for the Brit Awards, donning a suit by Dior.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet AJ Odudu The television presenter looked radiant in silver on the red carpet.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Tallia Storm The singer chose to wear a glamorous black gown by Dubai-based designer Marmar Halim for the event.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Lewis Capaldi The singer struck a playful pose on the red carpet, wearing a blue shirt, white top and black trousers.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Tom Walker The singer donned his signature beanie hat for the Brits, completing his look with a khaki jacket and black tie.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Tessa Bear The TikTok star looked pretty in pink on the red carpet.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Holly H Holly H, the widely-known TikTok influencer, wore a black sequinned design, carrying a miniature embossed handbag.
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All the best-dressed stars on the Brit Awards red carpet Becca Dudley The DJ and presenter went for an understated look in a black sequinned mini dress.
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In a short audio clip, James is heard saying he was “taken away from the Brits last night… I was at an after party and I was taken and I’m locked away.”
He added: “It was really busy...it got really busy...it must have been an hour and half in, I got bundled out the back door, a blindfold was put on me and I was put in a car.
“It's so hazy because...and you can hear it in my voice...I had a lot of wine.”
James then said he fell asleep with headphones on before eventually being bundled out, put in a wheelchair, and taken to an unknown building where he has been locked in an empty white room.
“I feel like I'm losing my mind,” he complained.
Radio 1 listeners have now been tasked with finding out “Who’s Got Greg”.
The stunt comes after he was replaced by fellow presenter Adele Roberts , who had to take over his show after appearing on her own show at 4am. Presenters Jordan North and Matt Edmonson also filled in.
“Greg James is a no-show, a dirty little no-show. Has anybody seen him, on anyone's Instagram?” Roberts asked.
She added that she saw a “flash of him with Yannis from Foals, but I haven't seen any more of Greg James, so if you do spot him please do send him our way”.
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