‘I really had no idea what I was doing’: Love Island winner Amber Gill thanks fans ‘for sticking by her’ as she picks up Newcomer Of The Year at PrettyLittleThing virtual awards
She soared to fame when winning Love Island last summer.
And Amber Gill, 22, saw her social presence rewarded on Sunday night when she scooped up Newcomer Of The Year at PrettyLittleThing’s Influencer Awards.
Due to the pandemic, Amber and the other winners were forced to record their acceptance speeches via video link after the glitzy ceremony was cancelled amid government guidelines.
Winner! Amber Gill, 22, saw her social presence rewarded on Sunday night when she scooped up Newcomer Of The Year at PrettyLittleThing’s Influencer Awards
American actor Terrence J, 37, hosted the awards live on PrettyLittleThing’s Instagram from his own living room, dishing out gongs to celebrate those in the celebrity and influencer industry.
And Amber certainly made the most of being able to receive the award from home, ditching her usual glam awards attire in favour of a casual grey T-shirt.
The reality star began her speech: ‘She’s a winner baby! Just want to say guys thank you so so much for voting for me as PrettyLittleThing’s newcomer of the year.’
Stay home: Due to the pandemic, Amber and the other winners were forced to record their acceptance speeches via video link after the glitzy ceremony was cancelled amid government guidelines
She continued: ‘I think it’s been about eight months or so since I was thrown into this crazy industry from scratch with no knowledge on influencing or Instagram or anything really.
‘Thanks for sticking by me in my inconsistencies, I really had no idea what I was doing but I think I’ve got a little bit more knowledge now and I’m learning new things every day in this crazy job that I’ve got.
‘But yeah, just wanted to say your love and support really doesn’t go unappreciated, I’m grateful for every single one of you.
‘Thank you for voting for me and hopefully when this craziness is over we can go back to being extra as hell and bougee! But yeah, thank you so much, it means the world.’
Gorgeous: The reality star began her speech ‘She’s a winner baby! Just want to say guys thank you so so much for voting for me as PrettyLittleThing’s newcomer of the year.’
Other successes on the night included 2019 Love Island runner up Molly-Mae Hague, who scooped up two awards for Fashion Influencer and Influencer Of The Year.
While Caitlyn Jenner bagged the prize for LGBTQ Supporter of the Year.
The reality star accepted the gong from her Malibu mansion and stated the awards were an excuse to dress up for the first time in 23 days.
Meanwhile, Paris Hilton won Icon of the Year while Mmmitchell scooped Beauty Influencer of the Year.
Grateful: She continued: ‘I think it’s been about eight months or so since I was thrown into this crazy industry from scratch with no knowledge on influencing or Instagram or anything really’
PrettyLittleThing Influencers Awards 2020 – WINNERS
Double: Molly won big at the awards
Inspirational Influencer of the Year – Jesy Nelson
Content Creator of the Year – Jayde Pierce
Beauty Influencer of the Year – Mmmitchell
LGBTQ Supporter of the Year – Caitlyn Jenner
Fashion Influencer of the Year – Molly-Mae Hague
Win: Jesy was chuffed with her prize
YouTuber of the Year – Nella Rose
Newcomer of the Year – Amber Gill
PLT Influencer of the Year – Molly-Mae Hague
Tik Toker of the Year – Laurie Elle
Personality of the Year – Maya Jama
Icon of the Year – Paris Hilton