Ethnicity Awards 2023 announce Loose Women star as the returning host ahead of the
Ethnicity Awards is returning and scheduled to take place in London on November 2.
And MailOnline can exclusively reveal that TV presenter and comedian Judi Love will return again this year to host the awards.
The Loose Women star successfully hosted the 2022 awards after following in the footsteps of former celebrity hosts such as Alex Scott, Marvin Humes and Charlene White to lead prize-giving duties at the red-carpet extravaganza.
The Ethnicity Awards is the biggest Black, Asian and minority red carpet ceremony in Britain and is held in partnership with HSBC, celebrating the leading activists, allies and celebrities in the UK and globally.
Nominees this year include Lewis Hamilton, Rochelle Humes, Gok Wan and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
It’s Judi Love! The TV favourite has been announced to host the 2023 Ethnicity Awards again after she hosted the event in 2022
Celebration: The Ethnicity Awards is the biggest Black, Asian and minority red carpet ceremony in Britain and is held in partnership with HSBC , celebrating the leading activists, allies and celebrities in the UK and globally
Speaking about her return to host to the event Judi said: ‘I am so excited to return to host the 2023 Ethnicity Awards.
‘The event last year was amazing, and it is so inspiring to see the talent in the room and the real change people are making.
‘The Ethnicity Awards celebrates the role models and those advancing opportunities for underrepresented people across the world.
‘I am honoured to be part of the occasion again and can’t wait to see all the winners!’
Judi is loved by the nation for her honest opinions and hilarious anecdotes and the founder of the awards Sarah Garrett, MBE, expressed their happiness that Judi was back for another year.
She said: ‘We’re absolutely delighted to confirm Judi Love will return to host the Ethnicity Awards 2023.
‘Judi contributed to a memorable evening 12 months ago and everyone associated with the awards is delighted she is back.
‘As ever, the Ethnicity Awards shine a light on those standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
‘Judi brings an incredible level of poise, entertainment and humour to one of the most important dates in the calendar.’
Excited: Speaking about her return to host to the event Judi said: ‘I am so excited to return to host the 2023 Ethnicity Awards’
Stunning ladies: Alison and Judi together at the 2022 awards where Alison scooped up the Host of the Year prize
Fan favourite: Judi is loved by the nation for her honest opinions and hilarious anecdotes (pictured with her Strictly partner Graziano Di Prima in 2023)
It is set to be an incredible evening with Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton nominated for his unparalleled career in the sport and his unwavering support to charity.
The star, who spoke out earlier this year about the ‘traumatising’ racism he suffered in school from the age of six, donated an estimated more than £20 million to charitable causes in 2022.
Pop star turned TV presenter Rochelle Humes is also tipped to win big as is legendary broadcaster and fashion guru Gok, who away from the media spotlight has championed causes to promote equality, partially for LGBT+ people from minority communities.
Meanwhile 2023 British Eurovision star Mae Muller has been shortlisted in the Music Artist category.
The singer has previously responded to anti-semitism in the music industry, posting to Instagram: ‘To all my Jewish friends and followers, I love you. There is no place for antisemitism in this world. I’m very proud of my Jewish roots and so should you [be].’
Nominees: It is set to be an incredible evening with Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton nominated for his unparalleled career in the sport and his unwavering support to charity
Goergeous: Pop star turned TV presenter Rochelle Humes is also tipped to win big
Speaking out: British Eurovision star Mae Muller has been shortlisted in the Music Artist category after the singer previously responded to anti-semitism in the music industry
Ethnicity Awards partner HSBC added: ‘HSBC UK is incredibly proud to be a long-time partner of the Investing in Ethnicity Awards, recognising people and organisations making a positive impact on diversity, equity and inclusion across the UK.
‘Within our own organisation, we continue to take action to increase representation, remove barriers and help open up opportunities for all our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve.
‘Congratulations and good luck to all the incredible role models and change makers nominated this year.’
Previous Ethnicity Award winners include Marcus Rashford, Naomi Campbell, Sadiq Khan and Jade Thirlwall.