Jack Whitehall shocks BRITs crowd with huge swipe at Simon Cowell and makes cruel joke about KSI and Stephen Hawking
JACK Whitehall kicked off the Brit Awards this evening with a series of outrageous jokes about his fellow celebrities.
The 36-year-old targeted everyone from Simon Cowell to ITV as he returned to host the ceremony after four years.
Jack started by making a reference to controversies ITV has faced in recent years due to allegations surrounding presenters who have worked for the channel.
Opening the show after a performance from US pop star Sabrina Carpenter, Whitehall said: "I'm back. Thank you.
"ITV had so many of its presenters cancelled this year, they had to come crawling back to an ex.
"And what an honour it is to be hosting again, the biggest night in British music."
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In 2023, This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield resigned from ITV and admitted to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger male colleague.
In February re-runs of old Gino D'Acampo shows were pulled from the ITV schedule following allegations made against the chef of inappropriate behaviour, which he denies.
Jack continued and one of his first jokes was about Stormzy as he poked fun at claims the rapper has sold out after teaming up with a fast food brand.
He said: "Ladies and gentlemen, do we have any Vossi Bopper's in the house?
"In the 90s, you'd find your rappers doing drive-bys; this one you can find at the drive-thru - nominated for two Brit Awards this evening - we didn't send him a limo tonight, we 'deliverooed' him here, it's Stormzy.
"The grime scene's Ronald McDonald. He's loving it."
The comedian moved on, saying: "The guy who will have a go at literally anything. YouTuber, boxer, energy drink, rapper. Yes he’s drink is Prime, his music is slightly past it’s prime, KSI.
"He’s a Britain’s Got Talent judge now as well. I love that, KSI judging talent. That is like Stephen Hawking judging Strictly."
The audience could be seen gasping as Bruno Tonioli laughed beside KSI.
Next he turned to Jade, telling everyone: "She’s ditched the surname, her bandmates and her old record label, in doing so wiping the smile of Simon Cowell’s latest face. Jade will be here."
He also threw shade at pop band Coldplay, who are nominated for group of the year and song of the year, calling the band "public school Nickelback".
