Nick Grimshaw has become the bookie’s favourite to succeed James Corden as the presenter of the Brit Awards next year.

Corden hosted his final year of the awards earlier this week, becoming the longest serving presenter with five years now under his belt but announced that he would not return for another year.

Bookies William Hill have revealed their favourites to take the reins in 2015 with Grimshaw their favourite.

Other famous named tipped as being in the running include Emma Willis, Jack Whitehall, Harry Styles, Fearne Cotton and comedians including Keith Lemon, Russell Brand and Alan Carr.

A spokesperson for William Hill said: "Things are looking grim for us as 70% of bets have been for Nick Grimshaw and almost all the rest for James Cordon to return."

The full list of contenders and their odds are:

Nick Grimshaw 2/1

Emma Willis 3/1

Jack Whitehall 5/1

Harry Styles 6/1

James Corden 8/1

Keith Lemon 8/1

Russell Brand 10/1

Fearne Cotton 10/1

Lauren Laverne 16/1

Alan Carr 16/1

Ant and Dec 16/1

Peter Kay 20/1

Greg James 25/1

Adele 100/1