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Joe Lycett appears to shred £10k cash in row over David Beckham's Qatar deal

Comedian Joe Lycett has blasted 'gay icon' David Beckham's World Cup sponsorship deal to be an ambassador for Qatar that is said to be earning the former footballer worth £150m over 10 years, as the issue of workers' and LGBTQ+ rights remains a hot topic

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

Joe Lycett: Comedian curtsies after ‘shredding £10,000’ over David Beckham World Cup ultimatum

Comedian wore a rainbow-striped jacket as he appeared to destroy the money

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Pantomime artist returns to Glasgow with Wizard of Oz inspired show

Shortly before I am due to interview actor, writer and director extraordinaire Johnny McKnight, I see the breaking news that comedian Joe Lycett has…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2022

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World Cup: England and Wales to ‘defy FIFA with OneLove armbands’ in matches

England captain Harry Kane with be joined by his Welsh counterpart Gareth Bale in a show of defiance by wearing “OneLove” rainbow armbands despite Fifa warning them not to.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022

‘World is watching’ Qatar, warns Peter Tatchell at London embassy protest

LGBTQ+ activists call on fans to boycott games or use social media to highlight human rights abuses

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022

Joe Lycett to shred £10k if David Beckham doesn't drop Qatar World Cup deal

He has started counting down the hours until the ultimatum would need to be followed through

Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022

David Beckham speaks on Qatar World Cup controversy after Joe Lycett ultimatum

The comedian shared an e-mail on social media earlier this week which he claimed to have sent to Beckham's publicist.

Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022

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Joe Lycett ramps up pressure on David Beckham as he shares photo of shredder he will use to ‘destroy £10,000’

Comedian has said he will shred the money on Sunday if Beckham doesn’t pull out of his World Cup deal with Qatar

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Boycotting Qatar

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Manchester Evening News · Nov 18, 2022

Why David Beckham is receiving so much criticism about the World Cup in Qatar

The former England captain has been told to 'hang his head in shame'

Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022

Joe Lycett should donate £10,000, not shred it

Brief letters: Money better spent | Recipes for protest | A fragile ecosystem | World Cup coverage

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Celebrities speaking out against Qatar World Cup, from Joe Lycett to Dua Lipa

Lycett is one of a handful of celebrities speaking out against Qatar hosting the World Cup, alongside One Kiss singer Dua Lipa, and Spice Girls star Melanie C.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022

David Beckham given £10k ultimatum by Joe Lycett over Qatar World Cup deal

The comedian issued the footballer a £10k challenge or 'lose his status as a gay icon'.

Daily Record · Nov 14, 2022

Joe Lycett will shred £10,000 of his own money if David Beckham doesn't drop out of World Cup

David has one week to obey Joe's demand

Wales Online · Nov 14, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Joe Lycett threatens to shred £10,000 cash if Beckham doesn't drop Qatar deal

Comedian Joe Lycett will donate £10k of his own money to LGBTQ+ charities if David Beckham drops his World Cup sponsorship deal - but if he doesn't he will shred the cash

Liverpool Echo · Nov 13, 2022

Joe Lycett threatens to shred £10,000 if David Beckham doesn't drop out of World Cup

Joe has given David seven days to meet his demands

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2022

Joe Lycett to shred £10,000 if David Beckham promotes World Cup in Qatar

Comedian says that if footballer does not cut ties with event his ‘status as a gay icon will be shredded’ along with the cash

Manchester Evening News · Nov 13, 2022

Joe Lycett fans make demand after comedian gives David Beckham £10k FIFA World Cup ultimatum

The comedian has urged David Beckham to quit his role as ambassador ahead of the event in Qatar

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The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

Joe Lycett tells David Beckham he’ll shred £10,000 if he doesn’t pull out of World Cup deal with Qatar

‘Not just the money, but also your status as a gay icon will be shredded. You’ll be forcing me to commit a crime,’ says comedian

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022

Leo Reich: ‘It’s f***ed, obviously, how many successful comedians are Cambridge grads’

In one of this year’s funniest Edinburgh Fringe shows, 24-year-old stand-up Leo Reich joked about Gen Z’s narcissism and his own privilege. He talks to Isobel Lewis about his onstage persona, the effectiveness of political satire, and the amount of Cambridge grads in the comedy world

Wales Online · Oct 20, 2022

Joe Lycett and Piers Morgan mock Liz Truss after she quits as Prime Minister

The comedian led celebrity reaction to the Truss resignation, joining Love Island's Amber Gill, H from Steps and Jedward in slamming the departing Conservative leader

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Joe Lycett's savage remarks about Liz Truss as comedian rubs salt in the wound

Comedian Joe Lycett has been openly critical of the Tory government on a number of occasions - and has today mocked Liz Truss quitting as Prime Minister after just 45 days in Downing Street

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Joe Lycett reaches out to 'babe' Liz Truss after humiliating step-down

Piers Morgan and comedian Joe Lycett led the celebrity reaction to Liz Truss' resignation earlier today, as they joined Love Island's Amber Gill, H from Steps and of course, Jedward in slamming the departing Conservative Party leader

Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022

What has Richard Ayoade done since leaving Travel Man as series drops on Netflix

Richard Ayoade hosted Travel Man for nine series before stepping down from the Channel 4 show. Here's what the comedian and actor has been up to since leaving the travel documentary series

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Liz Truss faces crunch TV interview as poll shows Tories trailing Labour by 30 points

Keir Starmer has enjoyed a huge boost to his popularity among voters since Liz Truss entered Downing Street.

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