JACK Whitehall has handed over his Brit Awards hosting baton to another comedian

For the 2022 ceremony there is a new funnyman taking to the stage, who will be hoping to outdo his predecessor.

Who is hosting the Brits 2022?

Mo Gilligan is the MC for the Brit Awards 2022.

He is a British stand up comedian who is best known for being a judge on The Masked Dancer and The Masker Singer.

Speaking about hosting Brits, Mo told ITV: “I was so shocked to be asked to host this year’s Brits.

"These are the things I’ve grown up with, so you don’t think that one day you’ll be a part of it. Honestly, it feels like a huge honour.

“If I said I wanted to host The Brits at fourteen, I’m probably lying – because I was mostly interested in playing PlayStation at that time!

"But it’s important for a young kid like me from my background to know opportunities are out there, to be able to work hard and achieve my dreams.”

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The Brits has seen many big names take to the stage to host the glitzy ceremony.

Jack Whitehall and DJ Chris Evans have hosted four, with James Corden on five.

Here's the full list of presenters – from the very first Brits, to present day:

Mo Gilligan – 2022
Jack Whitehall – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Dermot O'Leary – 2017
Peter Kay – 2010
James Corden – 2009 (with Kylie Minogue and Mathew Horne), 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
The Osbournes – 2008
Russell Brand – 2007
Cat Deeley – 2004
Frank Skinner and Zoe Ball – 2002
Ant & Dec – 2001, 2015, 2016
Davina McCall – 2000, 2003
Johnny Vaughan – 1999
Ben Elton – 1997, 1998
RuPaul and Elton John – 1994
Richard O’Brien- 1993
Simon Bates – 1991, 1992
Cathy McGown – 1990
Mick Fleetwood and Samantha Fox – 1989
Jonathan King – 1987
Chris Evans – 1986, 1995, 1996, 2005, 2006
Noel Edmonds – 1985, 1986, 1988
Tim Rice – 1983, 1984
David Jacobs – 1982
Michael Aspel – 1977

Mo co-hosted The Big Narstie Show on Channel 4, alongside Grime star Big Narstie.

The comedian was given his own shows on Netflix called Momentum and The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan on Channel 4.

He paired up with Claudia Winkleman to win the 2018 edition of The Big Fat Quiz of the Year hosted by Jimmy Carr.

Mo also appeared on Celebrity Call Centre as an agony uncle, a one-off show which was part of its Stand Up To Cancer charity programming in 2018.

Mo also appeared on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C, alongside Carol Vorderman, Kelly Brook and Rob Rinder.

The glitzy 2022 event will take place TONIGHT (February 8, 2022).

The awards are celebrating their 42nd show in 2022.

The ceremony will take place at London’s O2 Arena and airs on ITV from 8pm-10pm.