It's been confirmed that Dermot O'Leary and Emma Willis will host this year's Brit Awards.
It's after Michael Bublé was sadly forced to pull out of his presenting duties to take care of his 3-year-old son Noah, who is battling liver cancer.
Taking to Instagram, Dermot wrote:
"Well, that's not my average Tuesday morning... Would much rather be hosting under different circumstances, but honoured to be asked, and especially looking forward to working with this one @emmawillisofficial."
Stepping in to host The #BRITs 2017 are @EmmaWillis and @radioleary! 👋👯 Read more right here https://t.co/yu9DaY5vUi pic.twitter.com/A4BWbrfwSc
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) January 31, 2017
Dermot commented: “Firstly, my immediate thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family at such a difficult time. Michael is an effortless show man, so those patent shoes will not be easy to fill, but it's an honour to be asked to step in with Emma to host the BRITs. The BRITs is an iconic show that I've watched and attended many times. It's a holy grail for a broadcaster, and I'm really looking forward to working with Emma, who I'm a big fan of, and celebrating a brilliant year of British music.”
Emma said: "Every part of me sends so much love and all the well wishes in the world to Michael and his family at such a difficult time. I'm a huge fan of his and I would have relished watching him present the BRITs. I know everyone involved wants to make the best show possible and I hope we do him proud. I had an awesome time presenting the nominations show this year and I am delighted to be asked back for the main event. To present the BRITs is an honour but to be doing it alongside one of my absolute favourites, Mr Dermot O'Leary, is just bonkers. Bring on The BRITs 2017!"
From all of us at The BRITs, we wish @michaelbuble and his family the very best â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/gAjNnLQQQ2
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) January 31, 2017
Little Mix and Skepta lead the nominations for The Brit Awards — which take place at London's O2 Arena on February 22nd.
Robbie Williams, Little Mix, The 1975 and Emeli Sandé are all confirmed to be performing next month - with more names to be announced in the coming weeks.
