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Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV EMAs alongside hosts Rita Ora and Taika Waititi. See all the best red carpet photos here.

Eve Crosbie   

Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV EMAs alongside hosts Rita Ora and Taika Waititi. See all the best red carpet photos here.
Taylor Swift, Rita Ora, Taika Waititi, and Bebe Rexha on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images, BSR Agency/Getty Images
  • The 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards were held at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Sunday.
  • Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, and Maya Jama lead the arrivals ahead of the star-studded show.

Rita Ora lead the red carpet arrivals in an eye-catching jumpsuit, which was just one of the many looks she wore for the evening.

Rita Ora lead the red carpet arrivals in an eye-catching jumpsuit, which was just one of the many looks she wore for the evening.
Rita Ora on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

She changed her outfits eight times throughout the night.

The singer also posed with her husband and cohost for the evening, New Zealand filmmaker and actor, Taika Waititi.

The singer also posed with her husband and cohost for the evening, New Zealand filmmaker and actor, Taika Waititi.
Rita Ora and Taika Waititi on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      BSR Agency/Getty Images

Taylor Swift kept her attendance at the awards a secret until she stepped out onto the red carpet wearing a black body suit and bejeweled skirt.

Taylor Swift kept her attendance at the awards a secret until she stepped out onto the red carpet wearing a black body suit and bejeweled skirt.
Taylor Swift on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

The singer, who released her 10th studio album "Midnights" in October, has not attended the awards ceremony since 2012. She picked up four awards — best artist, best video, best pop, and best longform video for "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)."

GAYLE, one of the support acts for Swift's upcoming tour, also stepped out for the evening.

GAYLE, one of the support acts for Swift
Taylor Gayle Rutherfurd aka GAYLE on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      Kate Green/Getty Images

While she missed out on the award for best new act, GAYLE did take to the stage to perform her hit viral song, "abcdefu."

David Hasselhoff, 70, shared a kiss with his wife Hayley Roberts, 42, on the red carpet.

David Hasselhoff, 70, shared a kiss with his wife Hayley Roberts, 42, on the red carpet.
Hayley Roberts Hasselhoff and David Hasselhoff on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

The pair, who have been married since 2018, were at the ceremony as Hasselhoff was presenting one of the night's awards.

The new host of "Love Island" UK, Maya Jama made an appearance in a striped black sheer gown.

The new host of "Love Island" UK, Maya Jama made an appearance in a striped black sheer gown.
Maya Jama on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Eurovision Song Contest 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra were also in attendance.

Eurovision Song Contest 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra were also in attendance.
Kalush Orchestra on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

The band — made up of Ihor Didenchuk, Tymofii Muzychuk, Sasha Tab, Oleh Psiuk, MC Kylymmenand, and Johnny Da Strange — took to the stage during the awards ceremony to perform their Eurovision-winning song, "Stefania."

German television personality Riccardo Simonetti wore one of the most interesting looks of the night: a suit and hat made of US dollar bills.

German television personality Riccardo Simonetti wore one of the most interesting looks of the night: a suit and hat made of US dollar bills.
Riccardo Simonetti on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      BSR Agency/Getty Images

The outfit was from Berlin-based designer Marina Hoermanseder, who is famous for her wacky creations.

Bebe Rexha also opted for a daring red carpet look with her striking head-to-toe electric blue outfit.

Bebe Rexha also opted for a daring red carpet look with her striking head-to-toe electric blue outfit.
Bebe Rexha on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      BSR Agency/Getty Images

The singer picked up best collaboration, one of the most coveted awards of the night, for her earworm pop track "I'm Good (Blue)" which features David Guetta.

Äyanna looked stunning in a shimmery pink co-ord set.

Äyanna looked stunning in a shimmery pink co-ord set.
Äyanna on the red carpet during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 on November 13, 2022.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

The singer closed out the night with SPINALL and Nasty C as they performed "Power (Remember Who You Are)."

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