Crufts 2022: Who is presenting this year's Crufts?

Each year Crufts attracts more than 20,000 competitors alongside hundreds of thousands of visitors as it is broadcast to an international television audience.

This year, the greatest dog event in the world is back, as it takes place at The NEC Birmingham from March 10 - March 13.

The epic show, hosted by The Kennel Club, will be aired on Channel 4 and More4 as Clare Balding takes the helm once again.

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At the weekend, viewers will be treated to a total of nine and a half hours of Crufts on Channel 4 alone, as it shows all the action from the show, leading up to the grand finale on Sunday when Best in Show will be crowned.

Clare will host daily highlights of the world's most famous dog event live from the NEC and will be joined by a team of reporters including Radzi Chinyanganya and Crufts newcomer Sophie Morgan, along with canine experts who will be covering the show.

The presenter is returning to the show for her 13th year after last year's event was cancelled. Crufts 2021 was postponed to July due to restrictions in March, but The Kennel Club then announced it would not be going ahead in the summer.

Speaking of appearing on the show in 2020, she said: "I love being surrounded by dogs and dog lovers. It’s also a never ending opportunity to learn more about all the different breeds. Every year I meet different people and dogs, find out something new, and discover some amazing veterinary breakthrough and I love that.

"Having puppies with me on the sofa is always a joy as you never know what’s going to happen. If I can have a dog on my lap or at my feet for every link, I’m happy. I also enjoy exploring Discover Dogs, meeting dog lovers, finding out more from knowledgeable breeders and of course doing a little bit of shopping on the side."

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