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Myles Smith has revealed he was attached to an IV drip after a wild night out with Lewis Capaldi in LA when learned he'd been nominated for his first BRIT Award.
The Luton born hitmaker, 26, who went on to win the 2025 New Artist gong, said he'd drunk too much in a bid to 'compensate' for being a 'nervous wreck' meeting the Scottish star, 28, for the first time.
Speaking on Friday's Capital Breakfast, Myles laughed: 'I'm gonna get in trouble, whatever, I was in LA much different to Luton, as you know, a bit more sunnier. And I went for a small night out because I'd written a lot of songs, I just finished my first sort of world tour'.
'And I bumped into Lewis Capaldi. A really, really, really nice guy and I was nervous wreck. I was like, "this is Lewis Capaldi", awesome songwriter beating the odds, and ended up drinking way too much to compensate for being super anxious at the time'.
'So, I woke up next morning, did the most LA thing I've ever done, called an IV nurse. And I was like "I need to recover for my writing session today." Whilst on an IV.'
Myles Smith has revealed he was attached to an IV drip after a wild night out with Lewis Capaldi in LA when learned he'd been nominated for his first BRIT Award
The hitmaker said he'd drunk too much in a bid to 'compensate' for being a 'nervous wreck' meeting the Scottish star, 28 (R) for the first time
Myles went on to be awarded the 2025 New Artist gong in December ahead of March's star-studded awards ceremony
Myles was shortlisted for the prestigious prize alongside Elmiene and Good Neighbours and was unveiled as the winner in December.
He said in a statement at the time: 'Winning the BRIT award for Rising Star is such a surreal moment. Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on this level is incredible'.
'I'm so grateful to my team, my family, and especially the fans who've supported me every step of the way. Your belief in me means everything. This is just the beginning, and I'm so excited for what's to come - thank you for being part of this journey.'
Myles followed in the footsteps of the likes of Adele, Sam Smith, Sam Fender, Ellie Goulding, James Bay, Jessie J, Jorja Smith and The Last Dinner Party in winning the award.
He signed to RCA in December 2023, and has achieved plenty of success since, including a top five single with Stargazing.
Myles was also the only British artist to have four new singles enter the UK streaming chart last year.
Having taught himself guitar and piano, he started playing open-mic nights and pub gigs when he was 12.
After initially using TikTok to post cover versions, he began to upload his own material — intimate, country-tinged tunes ‘about everyday moments’ with the catchiness of Coldplay — and secured a solo deal with RCA in 2023.
'I was like, "this is Lewis Capaldi", awesome songwriter beating the odds, and ended up drinking way too much to compensate for being super anxious at the time'
'So, I woke up next morning, did the most LA thing I've ever done, called an IV nurse. And I was like "I need to recover for my writing session today." Whilst on an IV'
Myles was shortlisted for the prestigious prize alongside Elmiene and Good Neighbours and was unveiled as the winner in December
His 2024 single Stargazing is closing in on 600 million streams on Spotify, and you can catch him on a UK tour which starts at the O2 Academy, Leeds, on February 15.
In December Lewis was spotted partying the night away with his glamorous design manager Remy O'Brien after his 'split' from Ellie MacDowell.
In August, it was claimed the singer had parted ways from Ellie after two years together and was getting back into the studio amidst his hiatus from music.
Lewis has been on a performance break since after his Glastonbury set in June 2023 when he struggled to sing due to his Tourette's symptoms, and has been keeping a low profile.
Yet he was spotted enjoying a night out with Remy at London's Chiltern Firehouse, a talented artist who works in hospitality.
The pretty brunette has littered her Instagram account with striking snaps showing her luxurious lifestyle.
She has also shown off her artistic flair, painting several pieces for her home.
A source told The Sun: 'Lewis and Remy seemed to be getting on really well and were very close inside Chiltern. He is hilarious and Remy was hanging off every word he said. Lewis and Remy left together and appeared to be very cosy.'
Lewis' representative told MailOnline the singer is just friends with Remy.
Lewis' night out with Remy follows reports he split with Ellie in the summer.
In December Lewis was spotted partying the night away with his glamorous design manager Remy O'Brien after his 'split' from Ellie MacDowell
Remy is a talented artist who works in hospitality and enjoyed a night on the town at London's Chiltern Firehouse with the singer
A source revealed in August that Lewis' relationship will Ellie (pictured) came to an end as they have struggled with the distance between them and being able to make time for each other
The Sun reported that their relationship has come to an end as the couple struggled with the distance between them and being able to make time for each other.
The insider revealed to the publication: 'Lewis and Ellie had some long conversations and decided it was best for them to end things.
'It was a mutual decision. They are still friends and have been talking, so all is not lost.
'Ellie is still based in Edinburgh and Lewis lives in London so it’s been hard for them to see each other.'
The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday March 1, and will broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX from The O2 arena.
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