We're heading back to the UK for BLAST Premier Spring Finals, and it's only right we bring some of the finest British broadcast talent with us to deliver a phenomenal show.

Don't worry, though - it won't be *all* British talent. That would be too much for even the Londoners.

Photo: Michal Konkol

The showmen

James Banks will be on interviewing and general stage hosting duties, as ever. We're sure he'll bring his eclectic selection of suits, sharp wits and even sharper eyebrows to the show and be the man who links the desk, the players and you guys at home watching as seamlessly as ever. Welcome home, James!

He'll be joined by the arena host Jacky, a tireless and charasmatic Englishman who also will be coming home. Just like football, this summer.

Jacky has the perfect presence, voice and energy to take control of the stage and get you guys inside the arena ready to go, and we're excited to see him in this role.

The hostess with the most-ess

Hometown hero Freya Spiers will be in charge of wrangling the analysts and driving the show forward, as she brings professionalism, glamour and dry English humour to the desk.

The talking heads

Said analysts in need of wrangling will be the ubiquitous and suave Maniac, a calming and intelligent presence that adds to every desk he's on in both subtle and obvious ways.

Bubzkji has shown himself to be a cutting, no-nonsense and bright analyst in his short time in the role, and it's with great pleasure we welcome him back to the desk to bring his insight.

He's also very handsome, like all Danes. Not that we're biased, of course.

That leaves a space for some British beef, and it's Englishman Hawka who will be the third face on the desk. Hawka is a brilliant and articulate mind who brings drive and passion for CS to the role.

The storytellers

We've got two pairs of world-class casters here in London.

It's only right to have Harry and Hugo here in England, and we couldn't miss the chance to bring them. A high-energy, fun-loving joy to listen to; Harry and Hugo are infectious.

This is where it all started for them, and from here, they've become the faces and voices of Counter-Strike and casted a Major final, and now they're coming back home for a victory lap.

A well-deserved victory lap.

Joining them will of course be Scrawny and launders, who are a mainstay at BLAST events for a reason. Hype in abundance, only matched by their wisdom and love for Counter-Strike, Scrawny and launders are truly world-class at what they do.

It wouldn't be a top BLAST event without them - in fact, it wouldn't be a great Counter-Strike event without them.

Full list of talent

Interviewer/stage host

• Banks

Desk Host

• Freya

Analysts

• Maniac
• Bubzkji
• Hawka

Casters

• Launders
• Scrawny
• Harry
• Hugo

Arena Stage Host

• Jacky