Jack Whitehall CONFIRMED as the host of the BRIT Awards for the second year in a row

He's back!

Jack Whitehall

by Emma Dodds |
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Comedian Jack Whitehall has been confirmed as the host of the BRIT Awards for the second year running. The 30-year-old, whose stint as this year's compere went down hugely well with viewers, has announced his return for the BRIT Awards 2019 next February.

Many called him the 'best host in years' after his performance, which saw him mock the song 'Man's Not Hot' by Big Shaq, with Simon Cowell and Little Mix's Jesy Nelson also being the butt of his jokes.

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©Jack Whitehall's jokes about Big Shaq went down well © Shutterstock

He said of winning the gig again, "I am excited to be invited back to host The BRITs for a second time, I had a great time at this year’s ceremony and look forward to another exceptional night of music and entertainment."

Jason Iley, BRITs Chairman and Chairman & CEO of Sony Music UK and Ireland, also revealed how Jack had landed the gig, "Jack was one of the best BRITs hosts the show has seen for many years – I’m delighted he has decided to do it again next year. He was so funny and very engaging, I can’t wait to see what he will bring to the show in 2019."

Swipe through to see the best bits from this year's BRIT Awards...

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BRIT Awards 2018 on stage gallery

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Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton

Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing their amazing new hit 'Say Something'.

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Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton

Justin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton performing their amazing new hit 'Say Something'.

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JT doing his thing.

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It looks like BRITs host Jack Whitehall was feeling the cold...

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Kylie Minogue and Millie Bobby Brown presenting the award for Best British Female Solo Artist.

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Dua Lipa picking up her award for Best British Female Solo Artist.

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Dua Lipa picking up her award for Best British Female Solo Artist.

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Dua Lipa performing her massive hit 'New Rules'.

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Dua Lipa strutting her stuff on stage.

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Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran performing.

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Stormzy picking up his award for Best British Male Solo Artist.

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Rag'n'Bone Man was joined on stage by BRITs Critics' Choice winner Jorja Smith.

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Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters performing on stage.

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Liam Gallagher's performing his stunning tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.

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Ed Sheeran performing.

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Little Mix presenting the award for Best British Male Solo Artist.

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England footballer Harry Kane and 'Havana' singer Camila Cabello presenting an award on stage.

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Sam Smith performing his amazing single 'Too Good At Goodbyes'.

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Sam Smith on stage at The BRITs.

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Rita Ora and Liam Payne after their performance of 'For You'.

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Rita Ora and Liam Payne after their performance of 'For You'.

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Rita Ora and Liam Payne performing their 'For You' hit from the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.

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Gorillaz picking up their award for Best British Group.

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Stormzy picking up his award for Mastercard British Album of the Year.

Jack took over hosting the BRIT Awards last year after Emma Willis and The X Factor's Dermot O'Leary stepped in for 2017's ceremony following Michael Bublé being forced to pull out as his young son Noah was recovering from cancer.

Prior to that, Ant & Dec hosted the show in 2015 and 2016, and James Corden took on the job from 2011 to 2014.

The BRIT Awards 2019 will air live on ITV from London's O2 Arena on Wednesday 20th February.

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