Jedward put on a VERY animated display in matching sequinned suits as they lark about on the red carpet at the star-studded MTV EMAs

Jedward put on a very animated display as they hit the star-studded red carpet at MTV's European Music Awards in Manchester on Sunday.

The identical twins, John and Edward Grimes, 32, commanded attention in matching silver sequinned suits as they larked about ahead of the ceremony.

The brother's accessorised their enmseble with quirky jewellery and slipped their feet into matching sparkly loafers.

Styling their bleach blonde locks into their trademark quiffs they also added glittery eye make-up to completed the look.

Beaming Jedward jumped high into the air and gave each other piggy backs for taking their seats inside the event.

Taylor Swift dominated the winner's board at the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday night, despite not being in attendance at the star-studded ceremony held at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena.

The Blank Space hitmaker, 34, who is about to begin the final leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour in Canada, won four gongs, including Best Artist, Best US Act and Best Live Artist.

The Best Video award also went to Taylor ft. Post Malone for their hit Fortnight form her latest album The Tortured Poets Department.

Taylor missed the awards held in the UK as she was attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce's football game where his team the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.

Elsewhere The Best Song award went to Sabrina Carpenter for her smash hit Espresso from her Short n' Sweet album.

Speaking ahead of the event host Rita said: 'I'm over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!

'The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year's show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!

'We've got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We're all 'mad fer it!'.'

She joined the likes of Maya Jama, Vick Hope and Jodie-Turner Smith bringing the red carpet glamour earlier in the night.

The event featured performances from the likes of Raye, Pet Shop Boys, Le Sserafim, Shawn Mendes and Benson.

Best UK act was won by Raye and the Best Pop award went to Ariana Grande who wasn't there at the ceremony.

Best Hip-Hop award went to Eminem while the Best Electronic gong went to Calvin Harris.

Elsewhere Jimin won in the Best K-Pop category while Peso Pluma was victorious in the Best Latin group.

The Best R&B and Best Afrobeats awards went to Tyla - who also performed at the event while the Best New award went to Benson Boone who opened the show with his hits.

The Best Rock award went to Liam Gallagher while Busta Rhymes accepted the Global Icon award at the event.