The Latest Breaking News from Joe Lycett

Comedian has said he will shred the money on Sunday if Beckham doesn’t pull out of his World Cup deal with Qatar

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David has one week to obey Joe's demand

Comedian Joe Lycett will donate £10k of his own money to LGBTQ+ charities if David Beckham drops his World Cup sponsorship deal - but if he doesn't he will shred the cash

Joe has given David seven days to meet his demands

Comedian says that if footballer does not cut ties with event his ‘status as a gay icon will be shredded’ along with the cash

The comedian has urged David Beckham to quit his role as ambassador ahead of the event in Qatar

‘Not just the money, but also your status as a gay icon will be shredded. You’ll be forcing me to commit a crime,’ says comedian

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