MOBO Awards 2025 hosts revealed as Strictly star and Love Islander who ‘fell to her knees’ hearing the news
THIS year’s MOBO Awards 2025 hosts have been revealed as a Strictly star and a Love Island star who “fell to her knees” hearing the news.
The dynamic duo will be stepping out in style at the upcoming awards which will be held in Newcastle on February 18.
Last year’s star-studded show was hosted by non-other than Love Island legend Indiyah Polack, 26 and I’m A Celeb star Babatunde Aleshe.
Now, alongside comedian and Strictly star Eddie Kadi, 41, Indiyah Polack will return to the MOBO stage as she’s set to co-host the 2025 show.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, the reality beauty revealed the moment she ‘fell to her knees’ after hearing the news.
She said: “I remember exactly where, I was at a Fenty Beauty event and I literally fell to my knees because I thought my agent’s trying to pull a prank on me, I was like, what are you talking about?
“It just felt so surreal, it was such an honor to even be offered the opportunity.”
Eddie Kadi also spoke about how excited he is to host at this year’s awards, he said: “Even just being called to present an award at the MOBO’s is an honor.
“It’s a thing that I’ve grown up with as a kid so to be called in as a host and then do it with Indiyah as well, listen, I can’t ask for anything else, man.
“I’m excited already because I know we’re gonna have a lot of fun.”
Eddie was on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2023 and was partnered with dancing pro Karen Hauer, he has now cemented himself as one of the UK’s most popular comedians.
Indiyah went all out last year wearing a see-through dress covered in jewels, and a matching head-piece that made sure all eyes were on her.
Her besotted boyfriend Dami Hope gave The Morning After podcast host a bow, as she posed for photographers at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Indiyah who co-hosts the Love Island Podcast spoke about how her past career has set her up for the huge hosting job.
“Being in a reality TV show, it’s all about yourself, what you see is what you get.
“So being able to host the MOBO’s, you kind of know that you just have to show your personality and what everybody loves you for and just give that back.”
How did Indiyah and Babatunde find fame?
Indiyah Polack, 26, went from waiting tables at a hotel to leaving Love Island a finalist.
She is now a presenter best known for hosting the official Love Island podcast and working with massive brands like Boots and PrettyLittleThing.
Eddie Kadi is recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand-up personalities.
Kadi was the first British black comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London.
He has hosted the official red-carpet shows for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles.
He has also graced the main stage as host for the Afro Nation Festivals across the globe.
Kadi presents the BBC’s Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show and starred on Strictly in 2023.
The pair went on to say what a “privilege and an honour” it was to host this year.
Eddie confessed: “We love it, it’s always nice to be given a responsibility to present, whether it’s music or anything else.”
“And it’s such a huge responsibility, so to know that MOBO would trust us with the big award in our hands, it’s such a privilege and an honour” Indiyah chimed.
Next month, Newcastle will become the centre stage for one of the most anticipated events in the music calendar.
This years star-studded lineup of nominees has been released.
This includes the likes of Raye and Skepta for best video as well as Jorja Smith and Little Simz for best female act.
Last years show saw the likes of The Sugababes and Soul II Soul perform, with Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill wining a Paving The Way Award.
The awards have previously been hosted by Maya Jama, Media personality Chunkz and Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock.