The line-up for the BRIT Awards 2022 has been announced, and Bristol's very own Maya Jama will be one of two presenters on the big night.
Jack Whitehall has stepped down from hosting the show, and has passed the baton onto comedian Mo Gilligan, with Maya and Clara Amfo being given presenting duties.
The star-studded ceremony, the venue for which is The O2 Arena in London, will see the winners for each category being revealed on Tuesday, February 8.
Aside from a brand new host, this year is a trailblazing one for the BRITs as 2022 will mark the removal of gendered categories for awards.
Newly-engaged Maya and her co-presenter Clara announced the shortlist for the 13 categories in an hour-long special on Saturday evening (January 15), titled 'The Brits are Coming'.
This year's shortlist boasts the most female nominees in over a decade, with eighteen female artists and all-female groups being nominated. However, this is not the highest figure of women to feature on the list, as 2010 saw 22 women being celebrated for their musical talents through nominations.
Many stars have received more than one nomination; the artists with the highest number of nominations include Adele, Ed Sheeran, Lil Simz and Dave.
These musicians are up for four awards each, and will compete against Geordie artist Sam Fender for the inaugural Artist of the Year award.
Fender, Central Cee and David Guetta are in the running for three awards each.
Meanwhile, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Little Nas X are up for two awards, and will battle it out against Taylor Swift for the International Artist of the Year award.
It is a big year for Elton John, who has been nominated for his first award in 20 years. He's up for the Song of the Year award for his collaboration with Dua Lipa, who is nominated for the best R&B/pop act gong.
Other nominees include KSI, Coldplay, Little Mix and Joy Crookes.
Best Female and Best Male of the Year categories have been scrapped by bosses following immense pressure to do so, and have been replaced by Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year categories.
The show will feature exclusive performances from Anne-Marie, Joel Corry & Mabel, Glass Animals and Mimi Webb.
Maya said: “I am so excited to be back on presenting duties for the BRITs 2022! I remember watching the show growing up and still can’t quite believe I get to be a part of it.
"‘The BRITs Are Coming’ TV special on ITV has always been one of my favourite shows, it’s such a big celebration, everyone is on top form and I love seeing so many of my favourite people within the music industry come together for such an incredible night.”
The BRIT Awards 2022 will air on ITV on Tuesday, February 8. For the first time, the ceremony will be broadcast live on YouTube for UK and international viewers on the Official BRIT Awards YouTube channel.
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