Fans bemused as Michael Bublé is announced as surprise Brits 2017 host

The Canadian crooner is following in the footsteps of Ant and Dec 
New role: Michael Bublé will host next year's Brit Awards
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Jennifer Ruby7 October 2016
The Weekender

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Michael Bublé has been announced as the host of next year’s Brit Awards and there has been a mixed reaction.

The Canadian crooner will be following in the footsteps of Ant and Dec and James Corden to host the UK’s biggest pop music award ceremony of 2017.

While some fans are over-the-moon that the heartthrob has landed such a high profile gig, others think that the 41-year-old is a rather left field choice for the role.

“I'm sure he will shock people.He has a great personality and knows his music.It's going to be fun,” wrote one happy Twitter user.

“First year in a long time that I won't be watching, don't think it's the right choice,” another posted.

Someone else wrote: “1. Why is Michael Buble presenting the Brit awards? and 2. Why is everyone so ok with this?!”

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A rather irate viewer added: “Michael Buble hosting the Brits is the single worst thing the ceremony could have done, imo........”

But Bublé himself seems pretty happy about his new job, describing it as a ‘huge honour’.

“It’s a huge honour for me to host such a big night in music. Even though I didn’t grow up as a Brit I’ve always been well aware of The BRIT Awards and their impact globally,” he said.

“As a fan of music this is the perfect gig. I’m very much looking forward to February and celebrating the success stories of a great year in music.”

The Brit Awards 2017 will take place at the O2 on February 22.

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