TV Baftas hosts take aim at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield scandal
msn.comRob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan were full of jokes at the expense of their fellow TV stars at this year’s TV Baftas. The hosts made digs at the BBC, the Gary Lineker controversy, and the furore over Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s visit to the late Queen’s lying in state as they hosted the starry bash.
Rob and Romesh, who presented the ceremony for the first time, opened the show with a string of ‘edgy’ jokes. ‘As we all know this year, there have been one or two issues with the subject of the BBC and balance,’ Rob began. ‘It’s not easy for comedians to host an award show on the BBC.
We need to be funny. We need to be professional and also offer balanced views. This booking is perfect for balance. ‘I see a room filled with some of the hardest working and most talented people in TV all driven by a passion and a love for their craft. ’Romesh added: ‘Whereas I see a roomful of shark-eyed narcissists. ’The pair then chimed in unison: ‘Balance. ’Gesturing to Imelda Staunton, who received a nomination for the best actress prize for her role as the late Queen in The Crown, Rob said: ‘She’s nominated for her performance in The Crown. ‘Apparently, Holly and Phil got to watch that a couple of days before everybody else.
A little bit of edge for you, early doors. ’The This Morning hosts were criticised on social media after they saw the late Queen lying in state without taking part in the public queue.
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