Jack Whitehall mocks Little Mix, Rita Ora and Laurence Fox at the BRIT Awards

‘He deserves the best host award!’ Jack Whitehall wins praise as comedian mocks Little Mix, Rita Ora, Laurence Fox and even Wayne Lineker’s Tinder profile at the BRIT Awards

Jack Whitehall was given the thumbs up on Tuesday night while targeting a host of high-profile celebrities during his latest stint as host at the annual BRIT Awards. 

Nothing was off-limits at the socially distanced event as Whitehall took aim at Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s ongoing feud, Rita Ora’s rule-breaking lockdown party and even Wayne Lineker’s Tinder profile during a memorable night at the O2. 

Little Mix also found themselves in the firing line as the comedian, 32, joked about Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards’ recent pregnancy announcements. 

Divided: Jack Whitehall received a mixed response on Tuesday night as fans reacted to his latest stint as host at the annual BRIT Awards

Introducing the band – who won the award for Best British Group – he quipped: ‘These girls are so in sync they can even harmonise their pregnancies.’

Whitehall had previously targeted Jade Thirlwall – the only band-member who isn’t expecting a baby – while singing a playful version of sea shanty The Wellerman with Scottish TikTok personality Nathan Evans. 

Doctoring the lyrics to the song – a viral hit during lockdown – he sung: ‘Soon may the Little Mix come, babies popping one by one. They still looking they’re having fun, Jade’s drinking for all three.’

Well done: Many viewers praised the comedian for his quick wit while watching the socially distanced show as it took place at London's O2

Well done: Many viewers praised the comedian for his quick wit while watching the socially distanced show as it took place at London’s O2

In the firing line: Nothing was off-limits at the socially distanced event as Whitehall took aim at a host of celebrities during a memorable night at the O2

In the firing line: Nothing was off-limits at the socially distanced event as Whitehall took aim at a host of celebrities during a memorable night at the O2 

There was a further reference to Rita Ora in the altered lyrics, with the singer’s rule-breaking 30th birthday party coming back to haunt her despite being thousands of miles away in Australia while she films The Voice.   

Taking aim at the star, he added: ‘Tay-Tay, Pink and a whole lot more – a party fit for Rita Ora.’ 

Making light of the socially distanced event, which was attended by NHS workers, he later joked: ‘It’s been a tough year, Covid’s had more comebacks than Craig David but this evening we look forward to a brighter future.

‘To ensure a reduced capacity we billed this as a Niall Horan gig.’   

From Little Mix to Wayne Lineker: Jack Whitehall at the BRIT Awards

‘These girls are so in sync they can even harmonise their pregnancies’ (to Little Mix) 

‘It’s been a tough year, Covid’s had more comebacks than Craig David but this evening we look forward to a brighter future’  (on lockdown)

‘To ensure a reduced capacity we billed this as a Niall Horan gig’ (on social distancing at the O2)

‘I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the undisputed Queen of Pop is in attendance. She’s been ripped off more times than Colin the Caterpiller, but she’s come out swinging’ (on Taylor Swift)

‘Don’t worry Murssy’s here for fun, we will not let him sing’ (to Olly Murs)

 ‘At least he finally stopped making music’ (on Laurence Fox’s foray into politics)

‘Here at the BRITS we’re all about appealing to a younger demographic. Like Wayne Lineker’s Tinder profile we’re not interested in anyone who’s old enough to remember Chumbawumba’  

Referencing the divisive Laurence Fox’s ‘tragic foray into politics”, he quipped that “at least he finally stopped making music.”

Elsewhere Celebs Go Dating star Wayne Lineker’s admission that he only dates younger women was played for laughs, with the 58-year old referenced during another monologue. 

Addressing the camera, Whitehall quipped:  #’Here at the BRITS we’re all about appealing to a younger demographic. Like Wayne Lineker’s Tinder profile we’re not interested in anyone who’s old enough to remember Chumbawumba.’ 

Taylor Swift also found herself at the mercy of Whitehall, who mocked the singer for re-recording a selection of her albums after her record label sold off her back catalogue. 

‘I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the undisputed Queen of Pop is in attendance,’; he announced. ‘She’s been ripped off more times than Colin the Caterpiller, but she’s come out swinging. 

‘If she doesn’t win tonight she’ll probably just re-record the whole show to make sure that she does… Taylor Swift will be with us later.’ 

Swift went on to win the coveted Global Icon award, with Whitehall using the opportunity to suggest she pass the miniature version of her gong to Kanye West – a reference to his notorious stage invasion at the 2009 MTV Video Awards.   

BRIT AWARDS WINNERS 2021

FEMALE SOLO ARTIST 

ARLO PARKS

CELESTE 

DUA LIPA – WINNER

JESSIE WARE 

 LIANNE LA HAVAS

MALE SOLO ARTIST 

AJ TRACEY

HEADIE ONE 

J HUS – WINNER

JOEL CORRY 

YUNGBLUD

BRITISH GROUP 

BICEP

BIFFY CLYRO 

LITTLE MIX – WINNER

THE 1975 

YOUNG T & BUGSEY

BRITs RISING STAR 

GRIFF WARNER – WINNER

PA SALIEU

RINA SAWAYAMA 

MASTERCARD ALBUM 

ARLO PARKS COLLAPSED IN SUNBEAMS 

CELESTE NOT YOUR MUSE 

DUA LIPA FUTURE NOSTALGIA – WINNER

J HUS BIG CONSPIRACY

JESSIE WARE WHAT’S YOUR PLEASURE? 

INTERNATIONAL GROUP

BTS 

D.C. PARTISAN 

FOO FIGHTERS 

HAIM – WINNER

RUN THE JEWELS

RISING STAR

Griff

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST 

ARLO PARKS – WINNER

BICEP 

CELESTE 

JOEL CORRY 

YOUNG T & BUGSEY

BRITISH SINGLE

220 KID & GRACEY DON’T NEED LOVE

AITCH & AJ TRACEY FT TAY KEITH RAIN 

DUA LIPA PHYSICAL

HARRY STYLES WATERMELON SUGAR – WINNER 

HEADIE ONE FT AJ TRACEY & STORMZY AIN’T IT DIFFERENT 

JOEL CORRY FT MNEK HEAD & HEART

NATHAN DAWE FT KSI LIGHTER

REGARD & RAYE SECRETS 

S1MBA FT DTG ROVER PARLOPHONE 

YOUNG T & BUGSEY FT HEADIE ONE DON’T RUSH

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST 

ARIANA GRANDE

BILLIE EILISH – WINNER

CARDI B

MILEY CYRUS 

TAYLOR SWIFT 

INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST 

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN  

BURNA BOY 

CHILDISH GAMBINO 

TAME IMPALA FICTION

THE WEEKND – WINNER

GLOBAL ICON

Taylor Swift