{"id":69552,"date":"2023-11-28T08:44:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T08:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/?p=69552"},"modified":"2023-11-28T08:44:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T08:44:08","slug":"mo-gilligan-quits-the-brit-awards-after-two-years-as-host-teases-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/tv-movies\/mo-gilligan-quits-the-brit-awards-after-two-years-as-host-teases-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Mo Gilligan quits The BRIT Awards after two years as host teases replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>The BRIT Awards: Mo Gilligan\u2019s opening speech<\/h3>\n<p>Mo Gilligan has shared that he will not be presenting The BRIT Awards next year as host due to his upcoming tour.<\/p>\n<p>The comedian, who has fronted the awards ceremony for the last two years, has stepped down from his role and penned an emotional Instagram post confirming the news.<\/p>\n<p>While Mo didn&#8217;t confirm who would be replacing him as the host, he appeared to indicate someone had been lined up as he said he was &#8220;handing over the baton&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to his fans, he wrote: &#8220;I\u2019ve had the most incredible time working on The Brits but unfortunately as I\u2019ll be in the US for my first World Tour next spring, I\u2019m sorry to say that I\u2019ll be stepping down from hosting duties for 2024 and handing over the baton.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s been phenomenal to work on this iconic event. I\u2019ve loved getting to know all the remarkable people who run The Brit Trust and the outstanding Brit School.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Jeff Brazier praises &#8216;inspiring&#8217; son Bobby after tearful Strictly tribute to mum[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/20\/590x\/secondary\/mo-gilligan-host-bafta-5088606.jpg?r=1701159710425\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The tireless work you do to improve lives through the power of music and the creative arts is sensational and I promise to continue supporting wherever I can.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thank you to ITV for making a young man\u2019s dream come true and to all the brilliant performers, guests, production team and most importantly, the viewers at home for all your amazing support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He also reshared tweets he posted in 2011 where he wrote: \u201cIn 2013 I need to host the #MOBO\u2019s or #TheBritAwards *Fingers Crossed*\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 ceremony for the BRIT Awards is due to take place on March 2, at The O2 Arena in London.<\/p>\n<p>Previous hosts for the popular ceremony have included comedians Jack Whitehall and James Corden.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>I&#8217;m A Celebrity viewers left fuming over Nella Rose&#8217;s &#8216;annoying&#8217; habit[WATCH] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Chris Packham shares angry letter to Ant and Dec over &#8216;appalling&#8217; I&#8217;m A Celeb[OPINION] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>ITV&#8217;s Coronation Street becomes most complained about British TV show[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/20\/590x\/secondary\/mo-gilligan-brit-awards-5088618.jpg?r=1701159710484\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Mo also uploaded a series of photos from The BRIT Awards over the last two years and many of his 977K followers flocked to the comments section.<\/p>\n<p>One fan posted: &#8220;Best of luck with the tour in USA, Mo. I will miss you hosting the BRITs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A second chimed in: &#8220;Appreciate the passing &amp; sharing of the torch #godspeed to you Mo on your next conquest x.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A third typed: &#8220;You have done an amazing job, as you do in all your work. Be very proud of your achievements and all the best for your tour x.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A fourth said: &#8220;That\u2019s such a shame. You were fantastic Mo!!! Can we pass the baton to @rylan.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/showbiz\/tv-radio\/1839788\/mo-gilligan-quit-the-brit-awards-replacement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BRIT Awards: Mo Gilligan\u2019s opening speech Mo Gilligan has shared that he will not be presenting The BRIT Awards next year as host due to his upcoming tour. 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