Comic to attend the Baftas as Elizabeth I after losing a bet

Joe Lycett is to attend the Baftas dressed as Queen Elizabeth I after losing a bet.

The comic had wagered that his aunties could not attract 100,000 Instagram followers within a week – vowing to dress as the Virgin Queen at next Sunday’s awards bash if they succeeded.

The pair – Margaret and Pauline – even set up their own rival show on channel4.com to boost their profile, and Margaret also went on Scott Mills’ Radio 2 programme to drum up support. 

It all worked and they now have 156,000 followers. 

‘Obviously, they fucking went and did it,’ Lycett posted on X, along with a video of him calling his stylist Krishan to ask if he could source a suitable outfit.

‘I’m not sure how easy it is going to be to find a Queen Elizabeth I outfit for someone who’s over 6ft,’ he told him.

Meanwhile, I am trying to find an outfit. pic.twitter.com/PRN7spj6gd

— Joe Lycett (@joelycett) May 3, 2024

Published: 4 May 2024