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Who is hosting the Brits? Awards get new host for 2022 in place of Jack Whitehall

There's a new master of ceremonies for this year's Brit Awards as Mo Gilligan takes over the coveted role from Jack Whitehall.

Over the years a vast range of stars have stepped onto the podium to host the Brits, from the double act of Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood who got everyone talking for all the wrong reasons in 1989, to Geordie duo Ant and Dec who have also taken the reins at the annual event.

Other famous faces to get the gig include Davina McCall, Ben Elton, The Osbournes and Kylie Minogue, who presented alongside Gavin and Stacey duo James Corden and Matt Horne in 2009.

This year the responsibility of ensuring things go to plan rests on the shoulders of comedian and Masked Singer star Mo.

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Fresh from seeing both Traffic Cone and Rockhopper unmasked in Saturday's Masked singer semi final, Mo will step onto the stage at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday night.

Brit nominees this year include Adele, Sam Fender and Dave, who are all up for multiple accolades, while performers will come from the likes of Ed Sheeran and Liam Gallagher.

Mo Gilligan to host Brits as Masked Singer star lands coveted job (ITV/Brits)

Mo was announced as the new Brits host at the end of November and commenting on landing the job, he said: "“It’s an absolute privilege to host the 2022 BRIT Awards. I’m truly honoured to be asked.

"We’re already in the extensive planning stages and all I can say is, I promise we’re going to give it all we’ve got to create an incredible night for music fans everywhere. Let’s go!"

Having hosting nominations show, The Brits Are Coming, Maya Jama and Clara Amfo will present The Brits Red Carpet show on ITV2 on Tuesday evening, before the main event on ITV at 8pm.

Clara said: “It is such an honour and pleasure to be part of The BRITs presenting team for 2022. The spirit of celebration from the artists to the viewers is really special and I’m so excited for everyone to see more memories being made on the red carpet and stage in February!”

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."

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