By Kimberley Dadds
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TV presenter Emma Willis is replacing Brian Dowling as the host of Big Brother.
Dowling, 34, who won the reality TV show in 2001 and Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, has hosted the programme for two years, since it moved to Channel 5.
Willis, 37, who is married to former Busted star Matt, is the host of spin-off show Big Brother's Bit On The Side.
Replacement: Emma Willis has officially been confirmed as the new Big Brother host, replacing Brian Dowling on the main show
The presenter, who will also front Celebrity Big Brother, said: 'I am thrilled to have been offered this job.
'I'm a fan first and foremost so to be able to front the show is going to be amazing. Roll on the summer!'
Channel 5 director of programmes Ben Frow said: 'Emma is a natural on screen, she's made the spin-off show her own and now the time is totally right for her to step up.
'Thrilled': Emma will move from the spin-off show which she's presented for the last two years, while the programme waves goodbye to Brian Dowling, who's been hosting since 2010
'I know she'll take Big Brother to the next level and I can't wait to see her dealing with the housemates both famous and soon- to-be famous.
'I'd also like to thank Brian Dowling for doing such a sterling job over the last two years. He's been a big part of the success of the show and I wish him the very best.'
Reports had previously suggested that Willis was in talks for the role, and that she was seen by channel chiefs as a true successor to Davina McCall, who helmed the show for its whole ten-year Channel 4 reign.
Big mother: The show returns this summer when Emma will take over main show duties, as well as the regular Celebrity Big Brothers
The show will return this summer.
Emma started her presenting career at MTV in 2002 for TRL, and moved onto other shows including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! NOW, T4 and Girlfri3nds.Â
She is currently hosting the Heart Sunday Breakfast show and The Hub on This Morning.
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