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Jack Whitehall was given the thumbs up from fans 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 Rita Ora's rule-breaking lockdown party, Tiger Woods' driving ban, Olly Murs' popularity and Taylor Swift and Kanye West's ongoing feud during a memorable night at the O2.
Somewhat inevitably, Little Mix also found themselves in the firing line as the comedian, 32, joked about Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards' recent pregnancy announcements.
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Introducing the band - who won the award for Best British Group - he quipped: 'What do you do to pass the time during lockdown?'
The comedian later referenced Leigh-Anne and Perrie's pregnancy announcements, which came just days apart, adding: '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.'
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© Provided by Daily Mail 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.
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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 losing her back catalogue))
'Don't worry Murssy's here for fun, we will not let him sing' (to guest Olly Murs)
'At least he finally stopped making music' (on Laurence Fox's foray into politics)
'In the words of Tiger Woods: driver's license, take it away...' (while introducing Olivia Rodrigo to the stage)
'The proceeds from that one will mainly go to the make Spotify Even Richer foundation' (following The Weeknd's performance)
'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'
© Provided by Daily MailMy turn: Global Icon winner Taylor Swift's back catalogue dispute and ongoing feud with Kanye West was also highlighted by Whitehall
Referencing the divisive Laurence Fox's 'tragic foray into politics", he quipped that "at least he finally stopped making music."
Tiger Woods' recent driving ban for being under the influence while behind the wheel of a car was also played for laughs as Whitehall introduced Olivia Rodrigo to the stage.
'In the words of Tiger Woods: driver's license, take it away...' he joked as she prepared for her performance.
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.'
© Provided by Daily MailFunny: The comedian took aim at Little Mix and Rita Ora while performing a doctored version of The Wellerman with Nathan Evans
© Provided by Daily MailDon't mind us: Whitehall pulled on a pair of skinny jeans while posing with the 'four lads in jeans' backstage at the event
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.'
Sinful: Whitehall with BRITs performers Olly Alexander and Sir Elton John
© Provided by Daily Mail 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.
Fans were quick to praise the star, with one commenting: 'Jack Whitehall deserves a best host award!'
While a second added: 'Jack Whitehall is funny, I like him a lot.'
Elsewhere a third wrote: 'I actually think Jack Whitehall is hilarious despite differing opinions.'
The 2021 BRIT Awards marked the first major indoor music event in over a year as bosses released 2,500 free tickets to key workers.
The show saw a total of 11 awards handed out alongside nine unbeatable show-stopping performances, six of which were able to be staged live in stadium.
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