Brit awards to 'make amends' for cutting off Adele speech

The organiser of the Brit Awards has hinted that the ceremony will make amends for cutting short Adele's victory speech last year.

The pop star was interrupted as she accepted the best British album prize, as the TV show was running over time.

Brits chairman David Joseph told the Guardian he couldn't understand "what was happening in that control booth".

"I can hint that something is going to happen this year to right that wrong," he added.

Adele is currently the bookmakers' favourite to win the best British single prize, for her Bond theme Skyfall.

She is also in the running for the newly-minted award for "global success", recognising exceptional international sales in 2012.

However, there are rumours the pop star may not make it to the Brits ceremony, as she is rehearsing for an appearance at the Oscars on Sunday night.

There are also three nominations apiece for Mumford and Sons and Mercury Prize winners Alt-J.

Pop star Rihanna stands to take home the best international female prize for the third time, while Amy Winehouse is shortlisted posthumously for best British female.

The winners all receive a trophy designed by artist Damien Hirst.