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Russell Brand tipped to host MTV VMAs next year

Comedian proves a hit with show producers

Saturday, 11 October 2008

Russell Brand impressed MTV bosses so much at the Video Music Awards in LA that they’ve apparently asked him back.

The comic branded President George Bush a ‘retarded cowboy’ and called Britney Spears, 26, a ‘female Christ’.

But Russ, 33, insists they want him to host the ceremony again in 2009.

‘My phone hasn't stopped ringing,’ he tells the Daily Mirror. ‘Most people thought it was great and I'm pleased with how it went.

‘The executive producer came up to me straight after the show and asked me to sign up to do next year's awards too.

'The viewing figures went up 20% on last year's show which is unbelievable. I'm really flattered.' 

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5 comments

Anon October 11 17:34

instead of swearing so much russel decides to insult powerfull people and religous people. GENIUS.. NOT

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gary October 12 17:09

this guy was horrible. will. not. watch.

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Unknown October 12 17:54

Shut Up, You Stupid jealous bitch!!!

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Katie October 13 13:47

Oh my god, he was hilarious, i wioll def watch it next uyear. there is nothing like a good comic to take celebrities down a peg... Reality check needed... He is way better than sarah silverman who was just uncomfortable to watch

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Arabella October 14 13:35

Love Russell although am always a bit disappointed when people who I admire and think of as a bit different dream about doing the whole 'making it big in the US' thing.. but then I read his autobiography and realised he really is just a typical 'chasing fame and fortune' sort of person. He did the Italia Conti thing, auditioned for the boyband thing, adverts, bit-part in soaps, the lot.. But at least he's witty, intelligent, socially-conscious and possesses real star quality, and is not out the same dull mould as 99.9% of other celebrities who have absolutely nothing to say for themselves. So good luck to him - the boy will go far.

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