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Joe Lycett and the trouble with wokescreening
The word 'wokescreen' is (like its naughty older sibling, the carelessly carbon-producing smokescreen), an alibi which hides the truth about a nefarious action.
Julie Burchill, The Spectator, 23rd December 2022Joe Lycett responds to 'hypocrisy' claims over Qatar gigs
'I don't have the spotless morality of, say, The Sun'.
Chortle, 21st December 2022Joe Lycett played gigs in Qatar and Dubai - despite blasting David Beckham for being paid to go there
Joe Lycett was at the centre of a hypocrisy storm last night after it emerged he was paid to do gigs in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Clementine Moodie, The Sun, 20th December 2022Joe Lycett's quiz of the year
Here's a chance to go head-to-head with the 'actually very rightwing' comedian.
Joe Lycett, The Guardian, 20th December 2022David Beckham has responded to Joe Lycett's money shredding stunt, comedian reveals
'David Beckham's team have issued my programme with an exclusive statement,' comedian said.
Ella Kipling, The Independent, 15th December 2022Joe Lycett explains why he decided to make Liz Truss look 'silly' on BBC show
Reflecting on the viral interview, Lycett told The News Agents podcast that his sarcasm stemmed from anger over the government's "consistent lying" in regards to the Partygate scandal.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 8th December 2022Joe Lycett corrects Keir Starmer after David Beckham stunt mentioned in PMQs
Labour leader gave stunt a shout-out in Parliament - but he got a few details wrong.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 24th November 2022Joe Lycett admits he didn't shred real money in David Beckham stunt
Joe Lycett has admitted that he didn't shred any real money in his stunt that was livestreamed on Sunday.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2022Joe Lycett fans split over plan to shred £10k if David Beckham doesn't quit Qatar deal
Lycett issued the challenge to Beckham last week. Beckham is set to earn millions of pounds from his position as an ambassador for the Qatar World Cup. Qatar has come in for criticism for it's position on LGBTQ+ rights and its 'morality' laws.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 19th November 2022Joe Lycett launches LGBT campaign against David Beckham
Joe Lycett has launched a campaign against David Beckham's accepting of a reported £10 million fee from men's football world cup hosts Qatar, a country where homosexual acts are punishable by death.
British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2022