Jack Whitehall steps down from The BRIT Awards

He's hosted the show since 2018

Author: Alex RossPublished 24th Sep 2021

He's hosted the prestigious awards show since 2018, but comedian Jack Whitehall has today announced he's stepping down from The BRIT Awards.

Jack, who received mixed reviews for his controversial jokes at the ceremony over the last four years, confirmed he is unable to return for the 2022 awards as he will be working out in America at the time.

He tweeted: 'Sad to say after 4 brilliant years, I’ll be handing on the baton as I’ll be in the US filming another project at the top of next year. Loved doing it so much. All the best to the new host, I pray they treat Mursy, my mixers and sweet little Nialler with the respect they deserve.' (sic)

The news comes as organisers revealed the official date for the 2022 ceremony, confirming The BRIT Awards 2022 will take place on Tuesday 8th February at London's O2 Arena.

It's not yet been revealed who will take Jack's place at the helm, but we are certain organisers won't be short of options!

Over the years, the likes of Ant and Dec, Dermot O'Leary and Emma Willis, James Corden, Peter Kay, The Osbournes and Russell Brand have all hosted the prestigious show.

Check out the best red carpet looks at The BRIT Awards 2021:

Dua Lipa


Little Mix


Dua Lipa


AJ Tracey


Olivia Rodrigo


Griff


Dua Lipa


Billy Porter


Maya Jama


AJ Odudu


People Just Do Nothing cast: Allan Mustafa, Hugo Chegwin, Steve Stamp and Asim Chaudhry


Arlo Parks


Arlo Parks


Rag'n'Bone Man


Joel Corry


Olly Alexander


Mabel


Sheridan Smith


Young T & Bugsey


Young T & Bugsey


Boy George


Headie One


Jack Whitehall


Olivia Rodrigo


Olivia Rodrigo


Celeste


HAIM


Jessie Ware


AJ Tracey


Rag'n'Bone Man


Adam Lambert


RAYE


RAYE


RAYE and Regard


Olly Alexander


Regard and RAYE


Olly Murs


MNEK


Despite the 2021 BRIT Awards being postponed until 11th May this year, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, it was announced in mid-April that a 4000-strong crowd, made up of 2500 key workers, would be permitted as part of the Government's live events pilot scheme.

The event saw some of the biggest names in showbiz attend, including the likes of Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Elton John.

Check out all of the winners from The BRIT Awards 2021 below:

British Group: Little Mix

Nominees:
BICEP
BIFFY CLYRO
LITTLE MIX
THE 1975
YOUNG T & BUGSEY

Breakthrough Artist: Arlo Parks

Nominees:
ARLO PARKS
BICEP
CELESTE
JOEL CORRY
YOUNG T & BUGSEY

Female Solo Artist: Dua Lipa

Nominees:
ARLO PARKS
CELESTE
DUA LIPA
JESSIE WARE
LIANNE LA HAVAS

Male Solo Artist: J HUS

Nominees:
AJ TRACEY
HEADIE ONE
J HUS
JOEL CORRY
YUNGBLUD

British Single with Mastercard: Harry Styles - 'Watermelon Sugar'

Nominees:
AJ TRACY AND AITCH ft TAY KEITH: 'RAIN'
220 KID AND GRACEY: 'DON'T NEED LOVE'
DUA LIPA: 'PHYSICAL'
JOEL CORRY ft MNEK: 'HEAD & HEART
HARRY STYLES: 'WATERMELON SUGAR'
HEADIE ONE ft AJ TRACEY AND STORMZY: 'AIN'T IT DIFFERENT'
NATHAN DAWE ft KSI: 'LIGHTER'
REGARD AND RAYE: 'SECRETS'
S!MBA ft DTG: 'ROVER'
YOUNG T & BUGSEY ft HEADIE ONE: 'DON'T RUSH'

International Female Solo: Billie Eilish

Nominees:
ARIANA GRANDE
BILLIE EILISH
CARDI B
MILEY CYRUS
TAYLOR SWIFT

International Male Solo: The Weeknd

Nominees:
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
BURNA BOY
CHILDISH GAMBINO
TAME IMPALA
THE WEEKND

International Group: HAIM

Nominees:
BTS
FONTAINES D.C.
FOO FIGHTERS
HAIM
RUN THE JEWELS

Mastercard Album: Dua Lipa - 'Future Nostalgia'

Nominees:
ARLO PARKS: 'COLLAPSED IN SUNBEAMS'
CELESTE: 'NOT YOUR MUSE'
DUA LIPA: 'FUTURE NOSTALGIA'
J HUS: 'BIG CONSPIRACY'
JESSIE WARE: 'WHAT'S YOUR PLEASURE'

BRITs Global Icon: Taylor Swift

American artist Taylor Swift become the first ever female winner of the BRITs Global Icon award, following in the footsteps of Elton John, Robbie Williams and David Bowie.

Rising Star: Griff

Nominees:
PA SALIEUA
RINA SAWAYAMA

The BRIT Awards 2022 will take place on Tuesday 8th February.

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