Ant and Dec are hosting the 2016 BRIT Awards! We’d never have guessed…

It’s only the most famous comedy duo in British television

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by Hayley Kadrou |
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Who’s hosting the next Brit Awards? Why, it’s none other than Declan Donnelly and Anthony McPartlin!

OK, even typing that feels unnatural. IT’S ANT AND DEC!

Ant and Dec – who as you’ll know first rose to fame on Byker Grove in the late eighties – said of the gig:

“We're really excited to be invited back to host The BRIT Awards 2016. In all honesty we only intended to do it for one year but had such a good time we are thrilled to be doing it again. Both of us are looking forward to what will be an incredible night, and we can't wait to celebrate the achievements of British music once again.”

The cheeky chaps also hosted the awards this year in February, taking over the gig from fellow funny man James Corden.

A&D first presented the prestigious award ceremony way back in 2001.

BRIT Awards Chairman Max Lousada said of the boys return:

"We're delighted to welcome Ant and Dec back to host the BRITs next year. They played a huge role in the success of this year's event and we’re all looking forward to another great show in 2016."

The event will take place on Wednesday the 24th of February 2016, so keep your schedule clear, yeah?

BRITs 2015 best dressed

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BRITs 2015 best dressed

Caroline Flack1 of 20

Caroline Flack

The Strictly Come Dancing champ looked very 90s chic in this sexy red leather mini, showing off her lovely pins.

Jessie Ware2 of 20

Jessie Ware

The UK singer looked fabulous in this gorgeous gown. Effortlessly beautiful.

Paloma Faith3 of 20

Paloma Faith

Paloma looks AMAZE in this quirky gown with her signature red lip.

Fearne Cotton4 of 20

Fearne Cotton

Fearne rarely puts a foot wrong, and this year's BRITs was no exception.

Michelle Keegan5 of 20

Michelle Keegan

The sexy soap actress let her accessories do all the hard work (along with her gorgeous hair!).

Taylor Swift6 of 20

Taylor Swift

T-Swift looked elegant and regal in this gorgeous gown. Yay for TayTay!

Ellie Goulding7 of 20

Ellie Goulding

Ellie showed a different side to her usual red carpet style with this angelic, white gown.

Sarah Jane Crawford8 of 20

Sarah Jane Crawford

The Xtra Factor host looked fresh and shiny like a new pin in this cute mini dress.

Laura Whitmore9 of 20

Laura Whitmore

The red carpet host looked cute in this yellow micro-mini.

Daisy Lowe10 of 20

Daisy Lowe

Daisy looked incred in her figure-flattering black strapless number teamed with hot red lips and a mega bling choker

Laura Jackson11 of 20

Laura Jackson

Keeping it chic and simple in a classic navy midi, '70s glitter platforms and super glossy locks

Holly Willoughby12 of 20

Holly Willoughby

Willoughbooby is back with a vengeance! Yep her dress looks like a little like a lampshade but it's still super pretty so we'll forgive her

Little Mix13 of 20

Little Mix

Look how much LM have grown up! We wish they didn't look quite so moody though

Josephine de la Baume and Mark Ronson14 of 20

Josephine de la Baume and Mark Ronson

One of the hottest couples to ever grace this planet, we're obsessed with JDLB's vintage inspired mustard gown

Millie Mackintosh15 of 20

Millie Mackintosh

Fresh from LFW, Millie braved this daring frothy grey number and we reckon she pulled it off perfectly

Zoe Hardman16 of 20

Zoe Hardman

We heart Zoe's '60s inspired look. And her dress is from good old Dorothy Perkins!

Jess Glynne17 of 20

Jess Glynne

Singer Jess went for an edgy black plunge gown and layered up her pendants

Karlie Kloss18 of 20

Karlie Kloss

Can we just take a minute to say WOWZER! Karlie's slinky cut-out Tom Ford gown is TO DIE FOR

Marina Diamandis19 of 20

Marina Diamandis

Funny facial expressions aside, Marina looked divine in her '20s inspired ensemble

Emma Bunton and Mel C20 of 20

Emma Bunton and Mel C

Wooooo! Our favourite Spice Girls graced the red carpet looking so chic

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