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BRIT School Alum Jumbo Returns to BRIT Awards in Full Circle Moment
1 Mar
Summary
- Cush Jumbo attended the BRIT Awards as a student, returning years later as a guest.
- She shared a cherished memory of her first kiss with a fellow student at the event.
- Jumbo is now involved in new projects including Audible's Harry Potter recordings.
Actress Cush Jumbo recently attended the BRIT Awards 2026, marking a significant full-circle moment as she returned to the ceremony she first experienced as a student of the BRIT School. Traveling in style aboard a vintage train, Jumbo reminisced about her formative years at the prestigious performing arts school, which has also nurtured talents like Adele and Olivia Dean.
Jumbo shared a particularly fond memory of her time in the 'pit' at the BRITs, where students have a close view of the performances and nominees. She revealed that she shared her first kiss with a fellow student in this very spot during her teenage years. The actress expressed immense pride in current nominees and winners from her alma mater, highlighting the strong community among BRIT School alumni.
Beyond her nostalgic BRITs experience, Cush Jumbo is actively engaged in significant career developments. She recently completed recording all seven Harry Potter books for Audible, utilizing binaural sound technology. Additionally, she announced she is preparing to start a new, undisclosed series for the BBC, following the upcoming second season launch of 'Criminal Record' on Apple.
