Leona Lewis was booed at last night's Mobo Awards in London after failing to collect her two awards in person.
Lewis won the Best Album award for 'Spirit' and Best Video award for 'Bleeding Love'. Read the review of 'Spirit'.
In a video acceptance speech, she said: "Thank you so much. I'm so sorry I can't be here with you tonight... I'm there in spirit with you all."
Sinitta accepted the Best Video award on her behalf but strained to be heard above the booing.
She said: "I remember when Simon [Cowell] and I first discovered her and she goes from strength to strength. You should be proud of her."
Earlier host Mel B said: "Stop giving Leona Lewis a hard time you lot. It's not her fault she can't be here."
At the ceremony Estelle won the awards for Best UK Female and Best Song ('American Boy') with Dizzee Rascal winning the Best UK Male award for the second year in a row.
Chris Brown was named Best International Act and also won the Best R&B/Soul award.
Lil' Wayne won the Best Hip Hop award and Chipmunk was named Best UK Newcomer.
