Ant and Dec have confirmed they will host the Brit Awards for the second consecutive year in 2016, marking their third time overall presenting the ceremony. The duo, whose real names are Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, first hosted the event in 2001 but later admitted they 'didn't really enjoy' it due to nerves.
'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,' they said in a statement. '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.'
They took over from James Corden, who hosted the event from 2011 to 2014. Major winners at the 2015 ceremony included Ed Sheeran (best British album and British male solo artist), Taylor Swift (international female artist) and Sam Smith (British breakthrough act).
Max Lousada, chairman of the Brit Awards, said: '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 awards will take place at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday 24 February 2016 and will be broadcast on ITV.
