With Jack Whitehall resigning, Mo Gilligan was announced as the host of the Brit Awards 2022.

Mo Gilligan I confirmed that he would be a substitute Jack whitehall that’s why Brit Awards Host of next year’s show on February 8, 2022.

The comedian used social media to publish the news, posting a photo of himself in an orange shirt jacket on Instagram, shining light at the camera with an iconic brit gong.

“I’m excited to announce that I’ll be hosting the 2022 @brits Awards,” Mo added a caption to the post.

“This is a great honor for me and I can’t wait to be a music fan. Fun, unlimited atmosphere, and music fans can join at @ theo2london and see #BRIT’s love at @ itv. Bringing an award show. Continuous support always means a lot. ”

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This is the first announcement at the 33-year-old Brit Awards, with the gender category removed, and the first black British to host the ceremony since it was first held in 1977.

Shortly after making the big announcement, Mo predicted to share an old screenshot of a tweet sent in 2011 with 843,000 followers and host the Brit Awards by 2013.

“OK I managed to put one of the two in my bag, and it happened a bit later than 2013, but don’t stop believing. Anything is possible,” he said in a tweet image. I wrote above the photo of his hosting announcement.

After hosting the Brit Awards for the fourth consecutive year, comedian Jack Whitehall resigned a few months ago, allowing Mo to take over after the careers of the last few years have begun to skyrocket.

Jack tweeted in September. “After four illustrious years, I’m in the US to shoot another project early next year, so I hand over the baton. I loved doing that. New host, I’m Mercy, I. I pray that they will treat the mixer and the sweet little Niarer with the respect they deserve. “

In addition to the latest hosting gigs, Mo co-announced AJ Odudu and Big Breakfast when he returned to Channel 4 in September of this year, including The Masked Singer UK, Celebrity Gogglebox, and his own chat show The Lateish. Appearing on a British program in. Not only the show, but the big nursey show.

Along with the news that Mo will lead next year’s Brit Awards show Clara Amfo When Maya Jama I’m back to host the red carpet coverage of the award show and the nominated show The Brits Are Coming.

“It is a great honor and joy to be part of the Brit Awards team in 2022,” Clara said.

“The festive spirit from the artist to the audience is really special and I’m really looking forward to seeing more memories made on the red carpet and stage in February!”

“I’m very excited to be back in presenting the British 2022 mission!” Maya added.

“I remember seeing the show grow, but I still can’t believe I’ll be part of it.”

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