BRITISH star James Corden will host the 2017 Grammy Awards, it has been announced.

    The actor and comedian, who hosts “The Late Late Show” on U.S. television, replaces rapper LL Cool J, who has presented the show since 2011.

    Corden’s appointment comes off the back of his successful “Carpool Karaoke” series, which has featured stars like Adele, Elton John and Lady Gaga.

    The former “Gavin and Stacey” star said he was “truly honored.”

    “It’s the biggest, most prestigious award show in music and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such an incredible night,” he added.

    Corden, 38, has ample experience hosting music awards, after helming the Brits from 2011 to 2014.

    Since moving to the United States to host “The Late Late Show” last year, Corden has seen his profile rise exponentially.

    He won plaudits for hosting the Tony Awards — which recognize achievement on Broadway — earlier this year; and his chat show won an Emmy Award in September.

    But “Carpool Karaoke” has proved to be his biggest success, racking up more than 2 billion plays on YouTube alone.

    A recurring segment on his show, it sees famous musicians hitch a ride in Corden’s car, while singing along to their biggest hits.

    Madonna and Bruno Mars are set to be his next guests and the concept is being turned into a full stand-alone series.

    The winners of the 2017 Grammy Awards will be revealed at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12.

    (SD-Agencies)