Roman Kemp addressed the Christian Horner scandal that is currently dominating the headlines at the BRIT Awards on Saturday evening.
The Capital Radio host was part of the presenting team alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo for the star-studded ceremony at London's O2, which was broadcast on ITV.
Roman made a cheeky remark about Red Bull boss Christian during the live show, which came just hours after Horner put on a united front with his wife Geri Halliwell at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
As he walked around the guests at the ceremony, Roman joked: “There's more going on here than in the Red Bull team's press office.”
Roman Kemp addressed the Christian Horner scandal that is currently dominating the headlines at the BRIT Awards on Saturday evening
Roman made a cheeky joke about Red Bull boss Christian during the live show, which took place just hours after Horner struck a united front with his wife Geri Halliwell in Bahrain
The background is allegations in connection with the leak of hundreds of WhatsApp messages that were apparently written by Horner to a colleague.
The news came on Thursday, just 24 hours after Horner was given permission to continue as Red Bull boss following an internal investigation into “inappropriate conduct” by the F1 team's parent company, Red Bull GmbH.
Horner, who has always denied the claims, previously said: “I have the support of an incredible family, an incredible wife, an incredible team and everyone on that team.”
“And my focus is on racing, winning races and doing my best.” This day was about starting the season in the best possible way. “My focus is on this team, my family, my wife and racing.”
Viewers were less impressed by another Roman joke on Saturday night.
The presenter called Green Day “The America Busted,” igniting the anger of fans of the extremely successful US band.
American pop punk band Tré Cool and Billie Joe Armstrong attended the awards ceremony to present the award for Best British Group. Roman introduced her.
“Giving our next award to the British group are two real rock gods,” he said.
As he walked around the guests at the ceremony, Roman joked, “It's busier here than Team Red Bull's press office.”
Viewers were less impressed by another Roman joke on Saturday night. The host called Green Day “The America Busted,” igniting fans’ anger
“They have sold over 75 million records and released 14 albums – they are very much the American Busted.” A warm welcome from Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool.'
Viewers weren't impressed by the joke, with one tweeting: “I think calling Green Day 'The American Busted' might be the most insulting thing I've ever heard.” Ever. #BritAwards.'
Another asked: “Did he just call Green Day the American Busted #BritAwards?”
Elsewhere during the chaotic ceremony, Roman convinced Global Icon Award winner Kylie Minogue to do a “shoey” – an Australian tradition that involves drinking out of a shoe.
Kylie appeared taken aback by the skit, with one viewer tweeting: “Kylie and Roman Kemp's interview was so embarrassing. “This year's #BRITs give Mick Fleetwood/Sam Fox's performance worthy of BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award.”
American pop punk band Tré Cool and Billie Joe Armstrong attended the awards ceremony and presented the award for Best British Group. Roman introduced her
Elsewhere during the chaotic ceremony, Roman convinced Global Icon Award winner Kylie Minogue to do a “shoey” – an Australian tradition that involves drinking out of a shoe
Kylie seemed taken aback by the skit, with one viewer tweeting: “Kylie and Roman Kemp's interview was so embarrassing.”
Raye broke records at the BRIT Awards on Saturday evening, winning six gongs during a star-studded ceremony at London's O2 Arena.
The 26-year-old singer/songwriter won the night's first prize, Song of the Year, for her hit Escapism ft 070 Shake, just before she also took home the R&B Act gong and Best New Artist award.
She burst into tears as she later accepted Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year awards, at one point bringing her beloved grandmother on stage.
The star now holds the record for the most BRITs won at a single ceremony, a record that previously stood at four and was held jointly by Blur (1995), Adele (2016) and Harry Styles (2023).
She had been nominated seven times – the most ever for a single artist in a year – but couldn't possibly have won more, having been shortlisted for Song of the Year twice – for Escapism, which won, and for Prada.
In addition to Raye's major successes, Dua Lipa was named best pop act, while Kylie Minogue – who had a huge comeback hit with Padam Padam last year – won the global icon award. The evening was dominated by female winners, winning gongs in all but four categories.
WINNER OF THE BRIT AWARDS 2024
SONG OF THE YEAR
Calvin Harris – Miracle
Casso x RAYE – Prada – WINNER
Central Cee – Letting go
Dave – sprinter
Dua Lipa – Dance the night away
Ed Sheeran – eyes closed
J Hus – Who told you?
Kenya Grace – Strangers
Lewis Capaldi – I wish you all the best
Pink Pantheress – Boy is a liar
RAYE – Escapism
Rudimental – Dancing is healing
Stormzy – Firebae
Change disco – react
Venebee – Messy in Heaven
BEST NEW ARTIST
Mahalia
Olivia Dean
Pink pantheress
RAYE – WINNER
Yuseff Dayes
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Arlo Parks
Central Cee
Dave
Dua Lipa
Fred again…
J Hus
Jessie Ware
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
RAYE – WINNER
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Blur
Tracking and status
Headie One and K-Trap
Jungle – WINNER
Young fathers
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Blink 182
Boygenius – WINNER
Foo fighters
Gabriel's
Paramore
DANCE ACT
Barry can't swim
Becky Hill
Calvin Harris – WINNER
Fred again…
Romy
R&B ACT
Cleo Sol
Jorja Smith
Mahalia
RAYE – WINNER
Sault
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Blur
Bring Me The Horizon – WINNER
The Rolling Stones
Young fathers
Yusseff Dayes
HIP HOP/GRIME/RAP ACT
Casisdead – WINNER
Central Cee
Dave
J Hus
Little Simz
POP ACT
Calvin Harris
Charli XCX
Dua Lipa – WINNER
Olivia Dean
RAYE
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
Asake
Burna Boy
Caroline Polachek
CMAT
Kylie Minogue
Lana del Rey
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA – WINNER
Taylor Swift
INTERNATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish – What I was made for
David Kushner – Daylight
Doja Cat – Paint the City Red
Jazzy – Giving Me
Libianca – people
Meghan trainer – made you look
Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
Noah Kahan – Embroidery Season
Oliver Tree – I miss you
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Peggy Gou – It goes like this
Rema – Calm down
SZA – Kill Bill
Tate McRae – Greedy –
Tyla – Water
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Blur – the ballad by Darren
J Hus – Beautiful
Little Simz – No thanks
RAYE – My 21st Century Blues – WINNER
Young Fathers – Hard Hard
BRITISH RISER
Caity Baser
Sekou Island
The Final Dinner Party – WINNER