Russell Brand to host BRITS

Dec 4, 2006, 13:50 GMT

Russell Brand will host next year's BRIT Awards.

The outrageous British comedian has agreed to host the prestigious ceremony after being approached by bosses. It will be the first time the event has been broadcast live in over 15 years.

Peter Jamieson, co-Chairman of the BRITs organising committee, said, "We always promised that the BRITs 2007 would be an edgy, exciting show. First we announced we'd broadcast live. Then we announced Oasis as our Outstanding Contribution Award winner. And now there's Russell Brand."

Brand, famous for his eccentric dress sense and lewd quips, admits he can't wait for the ceremony - which is being held at London's Earls Court on February 14, Valentine's Day - and has promised to cause mayhem.

He said: "I am going to be the ringleader at this carnival of mayhem and I'm really looking forward to it."

Brand is especially looking forwarding to seeing his close friend Noel Gallagher collect the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award with his Oasis bandmates.

He added: "Oasis and other rock royalty will be there with me so there will be a risk of expletives going out across the UK."

Acts already confirmed to perform at the event, the 27th annual BRIT Awards, include Oasis, Razorlight and the Scissor Sisters.

The nominations will be unveiled in London on January 16.

(C) BANG Media International