'This is the perfect gig!': Michael Bublé set to replace Ant and Dec as the host of Brit Awards 2017

He is accustomed to life on the stage. 

So it's fitting that Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is to shake up The Brit Awards by being drafted in to host the 2017 ceremony.

The singer, 41, has been signed to take over from Geordie presenting duo Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who have hosted the awards evening for the last two years.

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New role: Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is to shake up The Brit Awards by being drafted in to host the 2017 ceremony

New role: Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is to shake up The Brit Awards by being drafted in to host the 2017 ceremony

Bublé told The Sun: '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.

'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 awards, known as the biggest night of the UK music scene, usually take place in February and Bublé has been nominated for a gong at the ceremony three times before, but is yet to get a win.

British stars usually front the event, although in the past Kylie Minogue and Ru Paul have been among the presenters.

Change: The singer, 41, has been signed to take over from Geordie presenting duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who have hosted the awards evening for the last two years

Change: The singer, 41, has been signed to take over from Geordie presenting duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who have hosted the awards evening for the last two years

Bublé told The Sun: 'It's an 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'

Bublé told The Sun: 'It's an 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'

Brits boss and Sonny Music chairman Jason Iley said: 'This is a huge coup for The Brit Awards and we are delighted to announce Michael as our host for 2017.

'He is an extremely talented and charismatic world-class entertainer much loved by the British public.

'Michael will add an exciting element to our show in 2017.'

Success: The singer, songwriter and actor has won four Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards since becoming a performer

Success: The singer, songwriter and actor has won four Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards since becoming a performer

Michael is set to release his first album in almost a decade, Nobody But Me which will hit stores October 21.

He recently tweeted to fans to check out his personal page on Amazon to see details of his new album release.

The singer, songwriter and actor has won four Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards since becoming a performer. 

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