Emma Willis and Dermot O’Leary have been announced as new BRITs presenters

What a perfect pair!

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by Emma Dodds |
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CBB's Emma Willis and ITV's Dermot O'Leary have been announced as the new presenters of the BRITs.

Michael Bublé was announced as the face of the music awards show back in October last year, taking over from presenting veterans Ant & Dec, who recently won the National Television Award for Best Presenters for the 16th time in a row.

Speculation has been rife over who will take the place of Michael, who sadly dropped out earlier this month to care for his three-year-old son Noah, who was heartbreakingly diagnosed with cancer last year.

In a statement released on the BRITs website, the two new presenters had a lot of love to send to Michael and his family.

Dermot said: "Firstly, my immediate thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family at such a difficult time. Michael is an effortless show man, so those patent shoes will not be easy to fill, but it's an honour to be asked to step in with Emma to host the BRITs."

Emma said: "Every part of me sends so much love and all the well wishes in the world to Michael and his family at such a difficult time. I'm a huge fan of his and I would have relished watching him present the BRITs. I know everyone involved wants to make the best show possible and I hope we do him proud."

She went on to say how excited she was to host the legendary show: "I had an awesome time presenting the nominations show this year and I am delighted to be asked back for the main event. To present the BRITs is an honour but to be doing it alongside one of my absolute favourites, Mr Dermot O'Leary, is just bonkers. Bring on The BRITs 2017!"

Dermot added: "The BRITs is an iconic show that I've watched and attended many times. It's a holy grail for a broadcaster, and I'm really looking forward to working with Emma, who I'm a big fan of, and celebrating a brilliant year of British music."

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Michael's son was devastatingly diagnosed with cancer last November at only three-years-old (Credit: Instagram/ Michael Bublé) ©Instagram/ Michael Bublé

BRITs Chairman and Chairman of Sony Music Jason Iley said: "We are delighted to announce the combination of Dermot and Emma who are stepping up as hosts. They are currently the most in-demand presenters in the UK, with a huge passion for music, and to get the both of them is very exciting for us."

The official Twitter account of the BRITs posted a word image which said: "Our thoughts go out to Michael and his family. We would love to see him on our stage in the future."

Michael's sister-in-law Daniela announced that doctors had said Noah had a 90% chance of survival. She said: "Cancer is a horrible illness but we have faith in Noah being able to overcome this. We know he will. The time to start a long and very difficult treatment has come but it’s got to be done."

At the time of Noah's diagnosis, Michael and his Argentian singer wife Luisana Lopilato posted a joint statement on Michael's Facebook page, which read: "We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the US.

"We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children. Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask only for your prayers and respect for our privacy. We have a long journey in front of us and hope that with the support of family, friends and fans around the world, we will win this battle, God willing."

The line-up for this year's awards ceremony is looking to be pretty huge, with acts such as The 1975, Little Mix, Robbie Williams and Emeli Sandé already confirmed to perform.

We are also sending huge amounts of love to the Bublé family - keep fighting Noah!

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