BBC host Jonathan Ross, left, has been asked to host the upcoming Bafta film awards, despite the controversy over a phone prank he made last fall with flamboyant comic Russell Brand, right. (Associated Press)

It seems that a three-month suspension hasn't diminished the appeal of Jonathan Ross, as the controversial British host will be master of ceremonies for next month's British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards.

In a posting from his Twitter account, Ross revealed he will once again host the live televised gala at London's Royal Opera House on Feb. 8.

He also asked fans to "suggest an improbable word that I have to slip into the Baftas when I host them in February."

Organizers of the Baftas film awards confirmed his appointment on Wednesday.

One of the BBC's most popular hosts, and also reportedly its highest paid, the 47-year-old Ross will reprise his TV and radio gigs on Jan. 23 after having completed a 12-week suspension over his lewd phone prank with flamboyant comic and former host Russell Brand in October.

The two caused a media storm after they aired — on Brand's former nationally broadcast radio show — obscene prank calls they left on the answering machine of 78-year-old Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs.

In the calls, the two joked about Brand's sexual relations with Sachs's granddaughter, a burlesque performer. The segments drew 40,000 complaints and widespread condemnation, including from British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Though both Ross and Brand apologized, the BBC ultimately suspended them without pay. Brand, who has been developing a bigger profile in Hollywood, eventually resigned instead. BBC Radio 2 chief Lesley Douglas also resigned over the incident.

Amid the uproar, Ross withdrew from hosting the 2008 British Comedy Awards last fall.

Nominations for the Bafta film honours will be announced Thursday.