MTV Networks Australia today announced the NOVA 96.9 breakfast duo, Merrick Watts and Tim Rosso as the hosts of the celebrity filled Red Carpet Show. The comedic duo will team up with MTV VJs Darren McMullen, Maz Compton and Ruby Rose to entertain the crowd and viewers as they ask the tough, funny and down right inappropriate questions along the famous MTV Australia Awards 2008 Red Carpet. Also joining the growing list of presenters is Rogue Traders’ Natalie Bassingthwaighte and James Ash as well as political pranksters and nominees for this year’s ‘Television Moment Award’ Andrew Hansen and Julian Morrow from the ABC’s The Chasers War On Everything. The MTV Australia Awards 2008 Red Carpet Show will kick off the show on MTV Saturday April 26 from 7:30pm.

MTV VJ Maz Compton said: “This year’s red carpet is sure to be a laugh a minute, with the class clowns of Australian radio Merrick and Rosso helping us out… I'll have to keep my eye on the boys just in case they upset an entourage and someone pops a cap in their asses!”

Funny men Merrick and Rosso are famous for their school-boy antics and with guests including Wyclef Jean, 50 Cent, Juliette Lewis, Eve, The Vines, Lyndsey Rodrigues, Kisschasy, The Potbelleez, Rogue Traders and The Chasers, The boys are sure to deliver the sort of ‘unmissable’ TV moments that MTV red carpets are famous for.

"We’re wrapped to be working the red carpet this year, coz let’s face it, it’s probably the only way for us to get on it” said Merrick.

Rosso adds, “When we heard that 50 cent was coming down for the awards, we immediately said yes because like us, he’s a few cents short of a dollar!”

The MTV Australia Awards 2008 will broadcast on MTV Saturday April 26 from 7:30pm with an encore screening on FOX8 Sunday April 27 from 6pm and Saturday May 3 from 7:30pm.

The MTV Australia Awards 2008 will feature eight live musical performances and eleven awards presented across music, film, television, sport, viewer-generated content and topical pop-culture moments. Eight categories will be viewer-chosen with voting open from now until April 25, 2008. The remaining three categories – favourites in sports, film/tv actor and international music act will be selected by MTV Australia as a way of acknowledging those who have had a significant influence on the Australian MTV audience and are yet to be announced.

Viewers can have their say at the MTV Australia Awards 2008 by voting for their favourite nominations online at www.mtv.com.au/awards. Viewers will also be eligible to win tickets to the show simply by hitting the website.