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How Joe Lycett's aunties became viral internet sensations forcing the comedian to sweat his way through the BAFTA's dressed as Queen Elizabeth I after losing hilarious bet


Joe Lycett stole the show at the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday night as he arrived in a full on Elizabethan getup after losing a bet.

Joe Lycett stole the show at the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday night as he arrived in a full on Elizabethan getup after losing a bet to his aunties Margaret, (left) and Pauline They’ve got a host of celebrity fans including Craig Revel Horwood, Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Gaby Roslin, Rylan, Wilf from The Traitors and Greg James’s dog.' While Joe planned to stay seated blocking Hannah Waddingham's view during the ceremony, he didn't expect to have to grace the stage in his get up after he bagged the gong for the Entertainment Performance Award.

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