Dermot O'Leary's replacement as National Television Awards host named
The National Television Awards will have a brand new presenter next year.
Following the announcement that Dermot O'Leary would be stepping down after nine years as host, the NTAs have lined up another of Simon Cowell's co-workers for the job: David Walliams!
The Britain's Got Talent: The Champions judge will take over the reigns of the annual ITV awards show when it returns to screens early next year (via The Sun).
"I am thrilled to be the new host of the NTAs – and will ensure I also win them all," he joked.
Walliams is actually a three-time National Television Award winner for his work on Britain's Got Talent, having been named Best Judge in 2015, 2018 and again this year.
O'Leary announced that he would be stepping aside as presenter of the NTAs shortly after the January ceremony this past winter.
"After 10 years of proudly hosting the National Television Awards, I have decided it's time to step down as host," he wrote on Instagram.
Related: Dermot O'Leary on new podcast: 'I'm not doing a Piers Morgan, that's not my style'
"It's been a tough decision because we have had a ball over the last decade, but 10 years feels about right.
"I would like to thank Indigo and my ITV family for a brilliant ten years and look forward to proudly passing on the baton in 2020... and a holiday in January!"
The National Television Awards will be airing on ITV on January 28, 2020 from the O2 Arena in London.
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