Published Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Ross was replaced by Angus Deayton last year, and ITV have now officially confirmed reports that Wossy is making a comeback.
Ross said: "I'm delighted - it's the most prestigious awards show in the world.
"Obama may have a Nobel Prize. But he's not even in the running for Best Entertainment personality. It's that prestigious."
The ceremony is celebrating its 20th year and it will be broadcast in December.
Last month The Sun quoted an insider saying the show "wasn't the same" without Ross, who has been the regular host.
A storm was caused last year after Ross and Russell Brand made lewd prank calls to Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs, for Brand's BBC radio show.
ITV's director of entertainment and comedy Elaine Bedell said of Ross's return: "The British Comedy Awards has become one of television's most talked-about annual events, and hosting it has to be one of television's toughest gigs.
"I'm very glad Jonathan is back at the helm."