Anthony McPartlin has declared he never wants to host the Brit Awards again, despite having presented the ceremony three times alongside Declan Donnelly. The TV star made the comments on the duo's podcast, Hanging Out with Ant & Dec, expressing relief at not hosting this year's event.
McPartlin explained that while the night is enjoyable for nominees, hosting is a challenge because the audience is more interested in drinking and having fun. 'Everybody in the room just wants to get drunk and have a good time, and you're trying to wrangle the whole crowd,' he said. He also noted that artists who agree to interviews often change their minds on the night.
The pair, who met as child actors on Byker Grove, were themselves nominated for a Brit Award in 1995 for Best British Newcomer as pop duo PJ & Duncan. They lost to Oasis. McPartlin recalled that being nominated was a fun experience, but hosting is a different matter entirely.
Comedian Jack Whitehall is set to host the 2024 Brit Awards in Manchester, with performances from Harry Styles, Raye, and others.
