Jack Whitehall is gearing up for the upcoming 2026 BRIT Awards — a milestone year as the ceremony lands in Manchester for the very first time — and the cutie patootie is taking a sentimental stroll through the city that shaped his early comedy days. After more than a decade of London‑based ceremonies at The O2 Arena, the BRITs are finally switching things up, driven by a renewed push to spotlight major cultural hubs outside the capital and tap into Manchester’s booming music scene. In true Jack fashion, he even kicks things off with a cheeky memory: “Fun fact, we had a house party there once… woke up the following day and someone had stolen our front door.”
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With Jack currently starring in his new series The Burbs and riding a fresh wave of momentum, he’s revisiting the haunts, memories, and formative moments that tie him to the city — from his first open‑mic gigs in a smelly basement club called Subspace, to running his own comedy night, to chaotic student antics like getting thrown out of KFC while dressed as a chicken. He even recalls filming in Manchester for Fresh Meat and Hit the Road, Jack, returning to old stomping grounds that once hosted his earliest sets. It’s all part of the nostalgia fueling his big hosting gig — and he’s more than ready to make new memories when he takes the BRITs stage. Check it below!
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