Give us an idea of what it's like to present from the red carpet…

Amazing! Because it’s live the whole show feels completely different to when you’re pre-recording and the adrenaline is really high for everyone involved. I feel like at any awards show red carpet, especially a music one, the fashion is just that little bit more outrageous and a little bit more rock and roll. It’s a great atmosphere.

What have been your top red carpet moments so far then?

Last year when I chatted to LMFAO I tried on those famous glasses and we did the ‘Sexy and You Know It’ dance together - that was quite funny.

And on the movie awards red carpet I had to ask lots of the guys what their favourite kind of movie kiss was, which elicited some very funny answers…

The fun I have with MTV is that they let you ask whatever you want; there are no real rules so you just get to have a real giggle.

Who would you most love to meet on the red carpet?

Johnny Depp!

I think I’d ask him about his style because he’s a massive style icon to men and women - a lot of people quote him as their favourite style icon. I don’t think he really does hardcore questions about his family and that does he, so just stick to asking about the person.

Who’s been your favourite interviewee?

Well I interviewed Chris Hemsworth, who I have a secret crush on (though I guess that’s not so secret now). He was amazing and so lovely.

How do you prepare yourself for interviewing such well-known stars like him?

I always research everyone that I know is going to come along and I think of lots of questions to ask them. For example, it’s important if they’ve just had a new album come out that you know the name of it. I think it’s almost rude to not do your research and not know everything there is to know about the people attending.

There's a real art to presenting awards shows too - the beautiful Heidi Klum has the task this year - what do you think makes a good host?

You’re totally right, it is an art. It should come across as really easy and relaxed but there’s a lot that goes in to it. I think Russell Brand is really good at it actually.

I think it’s about knowing the script really well because then you don’t feel like you’re just reading it, and also not being afraid to ad-lib a bit and roll with the punches if anything unexpected happens, which it always does. You’ve just got to enjoy it and not feel like it’s too serious - I think if you look like you’re having fun then the viewer will automatically have fun.

It's a great line-up this year! Who’s your favourite nominated artist?

I love Taylor Swift. I’m not the biggest fan of her music but I’m a big fan of her as a role model - I think she’s an incredibly positive and intelligent person for young girls to look up to.

A classic music question now - what song will always get you on the dance floor?

I think Rita Ora is awesome so if anything by her comes on I’ve got to get up. And probably a couple of oldies; I love a good 80s track. I’m always jamming out to a bit of Bananarama... Am I aging myself now?

And finally, if you could win any award in the world, what would it be?

I wouldn’t mind winning an award for living in the best beach house in Malibu. That’s my dream. Or for throwing the best barbecue ever. Those are definitely my priorities in life.

I assume we're invited to this Malibu barbeque? I was actually expecting a more style-related answer...

Well yes, of course, an award for having the best shoe collection would definitely be a close second!

By Rachel Wood