London calling? Katy Perry 'in talks' to join star-studded line-up with performance at the 2017 BRIT Awards

By Jason Chester for MailOnline

Published: 17:43 EST, 3 February 2017 | Updated: 20:28 EST, 3 February 2017

Katy Perry is in talks to headline the 2017 BRIT Awards when the annual celebration of British and international music returns on February 22.

The Sun report that Katy, 32, is in advanced negotiations to take a prominent role at the 37th edition of the prestigious ceremony, held at London’s cavernous O2 Arena.

Should the American singer agree terms she will join an elite group of international stars to feature at the annual event – amongst them Kanye West, Madonna and pop icon Prince. 

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Centre stage: Katy Perry is in talk s to headline the 2017 BRIT Awards when the annual celebration of British and international music returns on February 22

Centre stage: Katy Perry is in talk s to headline the 2017 BRIT Awards when the annual celebration of British and international music returns on February 22

A source told the publication: 'Katy Perry is looking likely to be this year’s blockbuster act. The ceremony needs a big US name and organisers are deep in negotiations with her team to get it over the line.

'The deal is not signed and sealed yet but everyone wants the same outcome.' 

Those already confirmed for this year's event include  Emeli Sande, The 1975, Robbie Williams, Little Mix, Bruno Mars and grime act Skepta. 

London calling? The Sun report that Katy, 32, is in advanced negotiations to take a prominent role at the 37th edition of the prestigious ceremony, held at London’s cavernous O2 Arena

London calling? The Sun report that Katy, 32, is in advanced negotiations to take a prominent role at the 37th edition of the prestigious ceremony, held at London’s cavernous O2 Arena

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The X Factor lead, 43, and the 40-year-old brunette both revealed they were delighted to be fronting the awards show next month - and said their thoughts were with Buble, who pulled out following his son's cancer diagnosis. 

'Firstly, my immediate thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family at such a difficult time,' said Dermot. 

'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. 

In attendance: Those already confirmed for this year's event include Emeli Sande

In attendance: Those already confirmed for this year's event include Emeli Sande

It will be the first time both Dermot and Emma take on hosting duties for the show - the last two editions were fronted by Ant & Dec with James Cordon fronting the event for the four years before that.

'The BRITs is an iconic show that I've watched and attended many times,' added Dermot.

 '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.' 

Dynamic duo: Dermot O'Leary and Emma Willis have been announced as the hosts of this year's BRIT Awards 2017


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