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Brit Awards confirms host for 2026 as show relocates from London

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Jack Whitehall is set to host the Brit Awards for the sixth time in 2026.
The ceremony will relocate from London to Manchester for the first time in its history, taking place in 2026 and 2027.
Whitehall expressed excitement about returning to host in Manchester, a city significant to his early comedy career.
The 2026 Brit Awards will be held at the Manchester Co-Op Live Arena on Saturday 28 February and broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham welcomed the move, calling it a "massive coup" for the city, which has also inspired the new statuette design.

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