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BAFTA 2022 host Rebel Wilson takes swipes at Prince Andrew and Meghan Markle

Rebel Wilson is back on our screens tonight as she hosts the BAFTA Awards tonight - and couldn't resist poking fun at the Royal Family.

Rebel, 42, held nothing back as she took to the stage with her savage speech taking aim at Prince Andrew and Meghan Markle.

As reported in The Mirror, the Pitch Perfect actress took a number of hilarious jabs at the disgraced royal.

“So, I was going to do a musical number as host, it was about Prince Andrew though um…” she tentatively started.

“Listen guys, no it’s not what you think, it was on roller-skates, it’s called Pizza Express,” she quipped.

Rebel Wilson pokes fun at the Royal Family as she hosts the BAFTAs (BBC)

“But don’t worry I’m not going to do it, I’m not going to sing, I’m saving my voice for the sequel to Cats.”

Next Rebel, couldn't help but bring up Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

"Our next package is for Outstanding British Film from drama to horror, to fantasy... Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah had it all," she joked.

"Unfortunately that's not nominated in this category but some incredible films are."

The Aussie actress and comedian previously admitted she had been surprised to be asked back to front the show after fearing she'd be 'cancelled' over her last gag-filled speech.

The Hustle actress had viewers in stitches two years ago when she last hosted the event, and made jabs at Prince Andrew and Harry as Prince William and Kate Middleton sat just metres away.

The royal couple were seen nervously grinning in their seats as a number of unfortunate headlines surrounding their family members were made light of in front of the Royal Albert Hall's star-studded audience.

The incredible moment came as Rebel arrived on stage to present the award for best director.

Starting as she meant to go on, Rebel first took aim at those who were nominated.

"I look at the exceptional, daring talent nominated in this category and I don't think I could do what they do," Rebel said of the all-male nominees. "Honestly, I just don't have the balls," she dead-panned.

She went on to poke fun at her movie Cats - which bombed at the box office, sexism in the movie industry and the BAFTA's attempt to go eco-friendly.

Rebel started off: "Good evening distinguished guests and those who don't identify as that. It is really great to be here at the Royal Andrew... Royal Harry... Royal Phillip... this royal palace place.

"I was just told backstage that no one's getting a massive gift bag tonight, yep, instead you're all getting a gifting wallet which is funny because that's also the nickname of my vagina.

"So maybe it is me who will win best original score at the after party tonight."

She then joked that her gown was made up of two dresses sewn together to be 'more sustainable' , 'one of which was from the funeral of the movie Cats,' she added.

"Cats, strangely not nominated for any awards. I'm not sure if everyone here is across the controversy but this year there has been a distinct lack of nominations for felines," she told the star-studded audience.

She then held the BAFTA in front of her mouth, saying: "What a great way to stop yourself from getting coronavirus."

Fast-forward two years and Rebel accepted the honour of fronting the prestigious film ceremony, after last year's show was put online due to the Covid lockdown.

Luckily for Rebel, the royal couple weren't in the crowd on Sunday evening as they didn't attend this year.

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