Angry Ginge, the YouTuber who won I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! last year, has landed his first major post-jungle job: presenting an award at the BRIT Awards. The 24-year-old, whose real name is not given, will appear at the ceremony on 28 February at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester.
The reality star is a self-confessed Swiftie, and if Taylor Swift wins Best International Artist, he could be the one to hand over the trophy. Swift is widely expected to be nominated in the category.
Ginge's victory in the ITV show broke voting records, and network bosses hope his huge fanbase will follow him to the BRITs. The star has local connections, having grown up in Eccles, Salford, and being a Manchester United supporter.
A show source told the Daily Mirror: "Organisers jumped at the chance to sign up Ginge who is a proud local lad. The show is also on ITV and the execs there love him following his heroics Down Under. Ginge brings with him a huge audience, which awards bosses love."
The BRIT Awards are moving to Manchester for the first time in their nearly 50-year history. Comedian Jack Whitehall, a Manchester University graduate, will host the event for the sixth time. He said hosting in the city where he started his comedy career feels like a "full circle moment".
