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'Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star': TikTok to hold first awards show


The UK's first TikTok Awards sees 72 creators, who have a combined follower count of over 101m, nominated.

Meghani, who also has a fulltime job and does content creation in his spare time, says the awards "shed a light on our dedication and gives us the recognition we deserve". To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.Melissa McFarlane, head of operations for TikTok UK, Ireland & Nordics, says the awards celebrate everything from "science experts shining a light on STEM subjects, to literature lovers sharing their favourite book recommendations". "When you take a step back and think about the impact TikTok communities are having on reading, on the way we cook, even on the way we learn, it really is significant and deserves to be recognised; especially when most creators are just creative individuals with a passion," she adds.

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