DARK SECRETS: 11 | Vintage Vibes

Joe Lycett appears to shred £10,000 over David Beckham’s role at Qatar World Cup

Comedian tweets video of stunt after his deadline for former footballer to pull out of ambassador role passes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Comedian Joe Lycett 'shreds' £10k in protest over David Beckham's Qatar World Cup deal

The comedian appeared to throw the sum into a shredder after urging the footballer to pull out of his ambassador role over Qatar's treatment of LGBTQ+ people

Chronicle Live · Nov 20, 2022

‘If you feel uncomfortable, that’s exactly the point’: Joe Lycett divides fans as he ‘shreds £10,000’

Some argued comedian should have given money to charity, while others said stunt was only effective because it was uncomfortable

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Joe Lycett shreds £10,000 live on Twitch after David Beckham Qatar ultimatum

The comedian issued an ultimatum to the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player ahead of the World Cup

Wales Online · Nov 20, 2022

Joe Lycett shreds £10,000 live after World Cup ultimatum to David Beckham

The comedian issued an ultimatum to the former England footballer after it was reported he had signed a £10 million deal with the FIFA World Cup hosts

Wales Online · Nov 20, 2022

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

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