Russell Brand MTV VMA Host 2009
MTV execs were so impressed with Russell Brand’s debut as host of the network’s 25th Annual Video Music Awards, they’ve already asked the British comedian to MC next year’s ceremony.
“My phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Most people thought it was great and I’m pleased with how it went,” Russell says.
“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 twenty percent on last year’s show which is unbelievable. I’m really flattered.”
But nothing’s set in stone just yet, Russell says, adding he is still considering whether or not to accept the offer.
“It is the hardest thing I’ve ever done and I will think very carefully about accepting. I spent a lot of time suppressing the urge to scream a career-ending remark during the show.”
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On September 28th 2008, movie fan wrote:
the best part of the VMA’s was Kanye West’s performance at the end… the worst part was the host (what’s with the accent?)
On July 14th 2009, Hannah wrote:
OMG! YAY RUSSELL!
On September 13th 2009, Josh wrote:
I spent the entire time of watching the VMA’s waiting for that dude to shut the eff up
On September 14th 2009, limb46 wrote:
that dude awesome and real.
especially in the beginning after the m.j. tribute.
On September 14th 2009, Christine E wrote:
I shut it off after Kayne West took the mic from Taylor Swift and she didn’t get to finish her thank yous; I was pissed. I felt so sorry for the poor girl. It is too late for him to apologize now. Russell Brand drove me nuts with his potty mouth; he was not entertaining I felt like I was watching Rocky Horror Picture Show. If he is going to host next year then I won’t watch it again. Beyonce was a class act letting Taylor Swift come back on stage and finish her speech; much success wished for both of them. That is what MTV should have done and not rolled over Taylor too.