Joe Lycett takes swipe at Holly Willoughby

Joe Lycett took a swipe at Holly Willoughby this evening, after her recent illness with shingles.

The This Morning star, 42, was forced to stay at home and miss out on her presenting duties recently, after announcing she was battling shingles.

In a message to viewers that was shared by the official This Morning social media accounts, the star said: “Hi… Just to let you know I may be away for the rest of the week as I have Shingles.

“I’ll be back as soon as I’m better. Huge Love, Holly xxx.”

But making a dig at Holly as he picked up a Bafta at tonight’s Bafta TV awards, comedian Joe, who wasn’t able to attend, said: “My pr team have advised me to say I’ve got shingles.”

His speech was read out by someone else after he was awarded the Bafta for Features, for Joe Lycett Vs Beckham: Got Your Back.