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Jonathan Stephen Ross OBE (born 17 November 1960 in London, United Kingdom) is a triple BAFTA Award-winning English film critic and presenter of radio and television. Working extensively with the BBC, Ross has presented The Film programme since 1997, his own chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross since 2001, and a radio show on BBC Radio 2 beginning in 1999. He also appeared for years as a panelist on They Think It's All Over and was the annual host of the British Comedy Awards from 1991-2007, broadcast on ITV. Ross is known for his distinctive voice, flamboyant style of dress, and his light-hearted banter. Ross has a boldness in presenting, which some would consider often risqué, and as a result, he has sometimes been surrounded in controversy.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross and Jane Goldman arrive for the dinner following the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2010, at The Grosvenor House Hotel on February 21, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross and Jane Goldman arrive for the dinner following the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2010, at The Grosvenor House Hotel on February 21, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010, at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010, at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: (UK TABLOID Johnathan Ross onstage at The Brit Awards 2010 held at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Lady Gaga and Jonathan Ross on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross presents the 'International Female Solo Artist Award' on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross presents the 'International Female Solo Artist Award' on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross presents the 'International Female Solo Artist Award' on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross presents the 'International Female Solo Artist Award' on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross presents the 'International Female Solo Artist Award' on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross presents the 'International Female Solo Artist Award' on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross presents the 'International Female Solo Artist Award' on stage at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross poses in the Awards room at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross and JLS pose in the Awards room with their two awards at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Jonathan Ross and JLS pose in the Awards room with their two awards at The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross and Jane Goldman arrive for the dinner following the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2010, at The Grosvenor House Hotel on February 21, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross and Jane Goldman arrive for the dinner following the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2010, at The Grosvenor House Hotel on February 21, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Jonathan Ross attends The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010 at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010, at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) Lady Gaga receives the International Female Solo Artist presented by Jonathan Ross on stage during The Brit Awards 2010, at Earls Court One on February 16, 2010 in London, England.

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