It has been confirmed that This Morning’s Alison Hammond will host this year’s British Academy Film Awards. The 47-year-old presenter will lead proceedings at the ceremony, which takes place on February 19, alongside actor Richard E Grant.
Withnail & I star Grant will host front and centre while co-host, Alison will be leading the interviews as the winners and presenters exit the stage and hang out backstage.
Speaking about landing the role, Alison said: “I'm so excited to be hosting at this year's EE BAFTA Film Awards with THE Richard E. Grant. We're going to have a lot of fun bringing the glitz and glam of backstage to everyone watching at home around the world. From hanging out with the stars to celebrating the biggest night for cinema, and joining the discussions with film fans, get ready for good vibes only!"
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This year’s ceremony will, for the first time, culminate in a live broadcast to reveal the final four category winners, enabling audiences at home to experience the nominee and winners’ reactions in real-time.
Meanwhile co-host Richard E Grant said of hosting: “I feel hugely privileged to be hosting the EE BAFTAs for the first time and the opportunity to celebrate the very best of the extraordinary range of this year’s films.” The pair will be joined by Ali Plumb and Vick Hope, who will be co-hosts of the red carpet show.
Ali Plumb said: “I cannot wait for this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards and to celebrate an outstanding year of films and am thrilled to be hosting the red carpet show alongside my friend Vick Hope where we will interview the many brilliant nominees.”
Vick Hope said: “I am honoured to be at this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards and working with the brilliant Ali Plumb on the biggest red carpet of the film calendar. I know we’re going to have a lot of fun bringing the glamour and anticipation of the arriving nominees to everyone watching around the world.”
Following the announcement of this year’s hosts, fans took to social media to share their thoughts. One person wrote: “Great choice,” and a second called main hosts Alison and Richard, “Two legends”.
This year’s British Academy Film Awards airs on BBC One on Sunday, February 19 between 7pm-9pm. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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