The actor and comedian tells NME about returning to host for a record-breaking sixth time, why he doesn't "shit the bed quite as much as I used to" while keeping it spicy, and being a "kindred spirit" with Harry Styles
He is up for International Artist of the Year and International Song of the Year
His stop at BBC's Maida Vale studios comes ahead of his upcoming UK and European tour dates
The longlist was comprised of Alessi Rose, Chloe Qisha, Geese, Royel Otis, Skye Newman, Sombr, and more
Others who have seen their songs go viral on the platform include Doechii, Sombr, Katseye and more
Others on the bill include Underworld, Tash Sultana, Lambrini Girls and more
Other acts on the bill include Sombr and Geese
The winners will be revealed on January 9
Gleeful genius, emotional reckoning and genre joyrides – this year had it all
Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, DAVE, Charli XCX, RAYE, and Chase & Status top the bill at a stacked R+L for next summer – joined by Kneecap, Sombr, JADE, Skepta and more