Norton is a pretty amazing choice since he’s the host of the leading talk show in the UK. He’s also an obvious pick because he did an amazing job hosting the BAFTA Television awards earlier this year.

“I’m delighted to be taking the helm of the biggest night in British film. The audience at the Royal Albert Hall will be the biggest sofa I’ve ever faced. I’m honored to be following in the fabulous footsteps of Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley,” said Graham Norton in an official statement.

Unlike the majority of the award ceremonies, BAFTAs have a tendency to stick to the same host for a prolonged period of time. This award show only had three different hosts since 2002 – Fry, Lumley and Jonathan Ross – but Norton is ready to shake things up.

We’re still waiting for the BAFTA nominations to be announced, and the wait will finally be over on January 7th, 2020. The ceremony is set to take place on February 2nd, 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Fry announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the host of the BAFTA Film Awards in 2018. He said that it was “only right to stand down and let others take the Baftas on to new heights and greater glories”.

“What fun it will be to watch BAFTA 2018 without my heart hammering, mouth drying and knees trembling.” Fry added.

The 60-year-old comedian had his first tenure as BAFTA Film Awards host from 2001 to 2006. Then from 2007 to 2011, Jonathan Ross stepped in, only to pass the torch to Fry once again. Fry was extremely successful in his role and beloved by the audience, something which definitely played a great part in him sticking around for so long.

“On behalf of everyone at BAFTA, I would like to sincerely thank Stephen Fry for making each and every one of the Film Awards that he’s presented such memorable and joyous occasions. We will miss him tremendously.” said BAFTA’s chief executive Amanda Berry.

The 2018 BAFTA ceremony will take place on February 18 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Fry’s replacement, as well as the nominations, will be revealed on Tuesday, January 9th.

British media is already speculating with the list of people who could step in for Fry. Besides Jonathan Ross, who would be a safe choice, other candidates include Claudia Winkleman, Ricky Gervais, and Emma Thompson. The name of James Corden was also thrown into the mix, mostly because he would appeal to the U.S. audience, something that is very important for the BAFTA.

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Norton is a pretty amazing choice since he’s the host of the leading talk show in the UK. He’s also an obvious pick because he did an amazing job hosting the BAFTA Television awards earlier this year.

“I’m delighted to be taking the helm of the biggest night in British film. The audience at the Royal Albert Hall will be the biggest sofa I’ve ever faced. I’m honored to be following in the fabulous footsteps of Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley,” said Graham Norton in an official statement.

Unlike the majority of the award ceremonies, BAFTAs have a tendency to stick to the same host for a prolonged period of time. This award show only had three different hosts since 2002 – Fry, Lumley and Jonathan Ross – but Norton is ready to shake things up.

We’re still waiting for the BAFTA nominations to be announced, and the wait will finally be over on January 7th, 2020. The ceremony is set to take place on February 2nd, 2020 at the Royal Albert Hall.

The post Graham Norton Announced as Host of the 2020 BAFTA Awards appeared first on TheDailyDay.

Fry announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the host of the BAFTA Film Awards in 2018. He said that it was “only right to stand down and let others take the Baftas on to new heights and greater glories”.

“What fun it will be to watch BAFTA 2018 without my heart hammering, mouth drying and knees trembling.” Fry added.

The 60-year-old comedian had his first tenure as BAFTA Film Awards host from 2001 to 2006. Then from 2007 to 2011, Jonathan Ross stepped in, only to pass the torch to Fry once again. Fry was extremely successful in his role and beloved by the audience, something which definitely played a great part in him sticking around for so long.

“On behalf of everyone at BAFTA, I would like to sincerely thank Stephen Fry for making each and every one of the Film Awards that he’s presented such memorable and joyous occasions. We will miss him tremendously.” said BAFTA’s chief executive Amanda Berry.

The 2018 BAFTA ceremony will take place on February 18 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Fry’s replacement, as well as the nominations, will be revealed on Tuesday, January 9th.

British media is already speculating with the list of people who could step in for Fry. Besides Jonathan Ross, who would be a safe choice, other candidates include Claudia Winkleman, Ricky Gervais, and Emma Thompson. The name of James Corden was also thrown into the mix, mostly because he would appeal to the U.S. audience, something that is very important for the BAFTA.

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