Lily Allen says she is hoping her friends Muse win at The Brit Awards tonight.

The singer spent January in Australia and New Zealand with Matt Bellamy and co. and is rooting for them at the ceremony.

"Muse, I think, have done a brilliant album and are an incredible live band, so they deserve whatever they're nominated for," Allen said.

Lily herself is nominated in three categories - Best British Album, Single and Female – but isn't too optimistic about her chances.

“Best female is a really strong category this year,” she told The Sun.

"I never win awards for my music - ever - and I'm not holding out any hopes tonight.

"My chances are pretty slim because Florence (Welch) is obviously the favourite in the Best Female category.

"I don't think my album is the best album of the year, even though I've got more sales than everyone bar Susan Boyle."

(by Scott Colothan)