Joe Lycett made the most of his Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony role with a savagely funny dig at the government
The Commonwealth Games opened in Birmingham on Thursday, with a ceremony rich in West Midlands culture and featuring local celebrities like Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Duran Duran, Sir Lenny Henry and adopted local, Malala Yousafzai.
Come on Malala – I’m overwhelmed with emotion to see the city I grew up in represented so wonderfully … 🔥🔥🔥 #Birmingham #BirminghamCommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/mEpSHe2yR1
— Ayo Akinwolere (@AyoAkinwo) July 28, 2022
Come on @birminghamcg22 , let's have a loud & proud ROLL CALL for Brummie boys Duran Duran at tonight's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony!!!!! #duranlive pic.twitter.com/3GMAR3kn1c
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) July 28, 2022
IT'S HOME!
The Queen's Baton Relay finally reached Victoria Square, Birmingham. After a 294 day journey to 72 nations, the Baton is now home. Sir Lenny Henry was the man to bring it back for #B2022.
Want to get involved in the final day of #QBR2022?👇 https://t.co/mJw6QzItDk pic.twitter.com/gS0qaFaxko
— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) July 28, 2022
Brummie comedian and TV presenter Joe Lycett – self-described as Birmingham’s answer to Sporty Spice – was tasked with introducing the Asian athletes to the Alexandra Stadium, and he did it in proper Joe Lycett style, with this in no way subtle burn for the government.
A 🔥🔥🔥 by @joelycett: “And I’m going to do something now the British government doesn’t always do and welcome some foreigners.” pic.twitter.com/2azILMlo0O
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 28, 2022
I’m going to do something now which the British government doesn’t always do and welcome some foreigners, this time from the region of Asia.
Absolutely bostin’. Viewers loved it.
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"I'm going to do something now that the British government doesn't always do and WELCOME SOME FOREIGNERS!" @joelycett we are so lucky to have you hahaha #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/9RWv2Kjvfd
— Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK) July 28, 2022
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Give Joe Lycett a knighthood immediately #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/Sm9q8mQ16e
— Matt D (@mafudurrant) July 28, 2022
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https://twitter.com/Ariadne_Reviews/status/1552752747807653888?t=LeRn9jVEd-PKE7hILHcHpA&s=19
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Joe Lycett for PM #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/vDaKajHi4c
— Original Techno (@OriginalTechno) July 28, 2022
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Joe Lycett is our greatest export. 20 seconds on screen – compares himself to sporty spice, references Snobs, and trashes our thunderbastard of a government. Bostin’.
— Lon Lonergan (@LonerganLuke) July 28, 2022
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Joe Lycett is great https://t.co/246YsFzK58
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) July 28, 2022
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Joe Lycett. Defo not on the New Years honour list. Hero. https://t.co/WmcrboxyVd
— Rob McKay (@RobMcKay86) July 28, 2022
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This is an unofficial @joelycett stan account #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/uj9Xn4FHnm
— Abdullahi Mohamed (@abdulmohamed02) July 28, 2022
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I adore this man. https://t.co/sPYqZ3Tnu9
— Liam O'Dell (@LiamODellUK) July 28, 2022
Finally, he had a message for Priti Patel.
soz @pritipatel just a bit of banter tehehe 🤪 https://t.co/kXjwEd7Gpu
— Joe Lycett (@joelycett) July 28, 2022
Looks like Joe’s getting a free flight to Rwanda.
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