07 Sep 2016

Did Calvin Harris take a jab at Taylor Swift at the GQ Men of the Year Awards?

Los Angeles - Calvin Harris hinted about his break-up with Taylor Swift as he picked up his GQ award.

The 32-year-old DJ collected the Patron Solo Artist Of The Year Award at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2016 on Tuesday night, and admitted he had "been through a lot" in the past year, which hinted at his split from the 26-year-old singer, which they confirmed in June, after 15 months together.

Outshining all earnings lists, commanding six-figure sums a show, and working with Rihanna and - yes - Taylor Swift, this year's musical superman Calvin Harris stands alone as the DJ king of EDM. He's our @patron Tequila Solo Artist Of The Year. Director: Gavin Bond Cinematography: Matthew Goodhue Editor: Matthew Goodhue Styling by: David Thomas Music by: Think Up Anger Production: Michael Skiny Power // Follow GQ Editor Dylan Jones @dylanjonesgq Production manager: Sarah Kim Grooming: Candice Birns at Crosby Carter Management using Oribe Haircare Digital technician: Dale Gold Style assistant: Paul Mintzer Special thanks to the Beverly Hills Hotel
A video posted by British GQ (@britishgq) on Sep 6, 2016 at 3:12pm PDT

Speaking at the ceremony, the This Is What You Came For musician said: "I feel at 32 I'm nearing the end. Just kidding. This week 100 years ago was when I left Marks and Spencer Simply Food in Clapham South where I carried out such tasks as date-rotating sandwiches and moving the salmon. I'd like to dedicate this to my manager Mark Gillespie for being a fantastic man. We've been through a lot and discovered a lot this year."

The news of the Summer singer's thinly veiled jibe at the Taylor comes after it was reported she has split from her new beau Tom Hiddleston, 35.

As well as Calvin, several artists picked up accolades at the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Tate Modern in London, including Aidan Turner, who won Best Actor and Bella Hadid who took home the award for Model of the Year.

Mother-daughter time for @yolanda.hadid and @bellahadid at the #GQAwards 2016 #MOTY #MenoftheYear Video production: @itstheflashpack Installation design: @georgelewin Music: “Breathe Life (Instrumental)” by @jackgarratt Location: Tate Modern @tate // Follow GQ Editor @DylanJonesGQ
A video posted by British GQ (@britishgq) on Sep 6, 2016 at 2:52pm PDT

Sir Michael Caine was awarded this year's Legend title, alongside comedian Billy Connolly who took home the Inspiration award.

Other winners included London mayor Sadiq Khan as Best Politician, DJ Mark Ronson for Most Stylish, and Amy Schumer who won Overall Best woman.

Full list of winners at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2016:

Television Actor: Aidan Turner

Genius: Ricky Gervais

Designer: Alessandro Michele

Woman: Amy Schumer

Band: Tame Impala

International Man: Chris Pine

TV Personality: Bear Grylls

Sportsman: Anthony Joshua

Politician: Sadiq Khan

Breakthrough Solo Artist: Jack Garratt

New Media Star: Casey Neistat

Writer: Grayson Perry

Vertu Breakthrough Actor: John Boyega

Breakthrough Designer: James Long

Icon: Nile Rodgers

Hugo Boss Model of the Year: Bella Hadid

Patron Tequila Solo Artist: Calvin Harris

Outstanding Achievement: Claudio Ranieri

Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man: Mark Ronson

Legend: Sir Michael Caine

Team: Team GB

Inspiration: Billy Connolly

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