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Jingle Bell Ball 2012 Awards
Ahead of the Jingle Bell Ball next month, Capital hands out special accolades to each of the artists performing on this year's line-up.
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1. Most Liked On Facebook and Twitter: Bruno Mars
When it comes to social networking, Bruno Mars definitely wins the award for the biggest reach with 13 million Twitter followers and a massive 27 million 'likes' on Facebook.
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2. First Female Artist To Play Both Nights Of The Same Jingle Bell Ball: Cheryl Cole
It's a good job Cheryl's a regular in the gym because she'll need all the energy she can get when she becomes the first female to play both nights of the Jingle Bell Ball in the same weekend this December. The 'Call My Name' star will play day one on her own before returning on the Sunday to perform with Girls Aloud.
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3. Sexiest Female Photo Shoot Of The Year: Rita Ora
Rita's featured in several magazines to promote her new album 'Ora' over the last twelve months, but her photo shoot for Complex magazine made the most headlines earlier this year.
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4. Best Abs: Aston Merrygold
Why did Aston win the award for best abs? Just take a look at the picture.
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5. Most Views On YouTube: Bruno Mars
He's done it again. Bruno Mars wins the award for the most views on YouTube with 1.2billion total views for hits including the likes of 'Locked Out Of Heaven' and 'Marry You'.
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6. Most Complicated Love Lives: One Direction
Not only has it been a busy year for One Direction on stage but the group's personal lives have also been in the spotlight - and it's not just Harry Styles. Liam, Niall, Louis and Zayn have also seen their romances capture the public's interest.
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7. Sexiest Male Photo Shoot Of The Year: Lawson
The sexiest male photo shoot of the year goes to Lawson, who struck several sultry poses when we dropped by their studios during a recording session for their debut album 'Chapman Square'. Picture: Danny North
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8. Most Number Ones On The Vodafone Big Top 40: Bruno Mars And JLS
Picking up his third award here, it's Bruno Mars, whose singles 'Just the Way You Are', 'Grenade', 'The Lazy Song' and 'Locked Out Of Heaven' all went to number one. But it's not just Bruno's award, JLS have also enjoyed four number ones on the Vodafone Big Top 40.
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9. Most Jingle Bell Ball Appearances: JLS
The award for the most Jingle Bell Ball appearances goes to JLS - they've appeared at every single event since 2009.
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10. Funniest Twitter Feed: Example
He's battled with the people of Wigan, dissed celebrities like Alexandra Burke and revealed that he doesn't like salted popcorn. Twitter doesn't get funnier than Example. Picture: Twitter
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11. Best Comeback Of The Year: Girls Aloud
The comeback of the year could only go to Girls Aloud. They'll be hitting the road next year to support their new greatest hits album 'Ten', but not before taking to the stage on the Sunday of this year's Jingle Bell Ball for their first arena performance in years.
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12. The Can't Say No Award: Conor Maynard
The girls just can't say no to this particularly Jingle Bell Ball star. Conor Maynard takes home the Can't Say No award for being one of the hottest males on the Jingle Bell Ball 2012 line-up.
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13. The X Factor Seal Of Approval Award: Little Mix
Following in the footsteps of JLS and One Direction, Little Mix arrive at this year's Jingle Bell Ball as certified The X Factor stars. Will their performance be packed with that X Factor magic? We reckon so.
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14. Outstanding Achievement Award: Pink
With six studio albums, including her most recent release 'The Truth About Love', and millions of sales around the world, this year's outstanding achiever is the one and only Pink.
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15. Hall Of Fame Award: The Script
They sing about "standing in the hall of fame", so it was only fair to induct Danny O'Donoghue and co into this year's Hall Of Fame. Fresh from a collaboration with fellow The Voice UK mentor Will.i.am, The Script are one of the most coveted bands in music.
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16. Most Likely To Get The Crowd Humping Award: Rizzle Kicks
They've spent the year getting crowds (and James Corden) around the world to do their 'Mama Do The Hump' dance, so you can be sure that Harley and Jordan will get the Jingle Bell Ball crowd moving this December.
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17. The Superstar DJ Award: Calvin Harris
After collaborating with Rihanna on her hit single 'We Found Love' in 2011, Calvin has officially become the hottest DJ and producer on the planet. He's just released new album '18 Months', so you can be sure his Jingle Bell Ball set will be full of bangers. Picture: iTunes
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18. The Most-Anticipated Album Of 2013 Award: The Wanted
And finally, with 2013 on the horizon, The Wanted take home the award for the most-anticipated album of next year after deciding to delay their third album. With rumoured collaborations with LMFAO and Rita Ora potentially making an appearance, we can't wait to hear what the 'I Found You' stars come up with.
