Tom Grennan responds after inappropriate Ellie Goulding ‘joke’ at the Brits

Singer Tom Grennan has responded after an overwhelmingly negative reaction to a joke that he made about Ellie Goulding's 'breasts' at The Brit Awards 2023. On the night, Ellie's dress featured a black metallic breastplate and whilst presenting the award for Best New Artist, Tom asked her: “They’re your real boobs?” to which she responded: “These are not mine. I wish. Mine are a lot further apart, sadly.”

Writing on Twitter, the 27-year-old said: "Love ya @elliegoulding What started as a joke between Ellie and I before we went on stage came out all wrong. The nerves got the better of us, but that does not excuse what was said, and I sincerely apologise to anyone who was offended - that’s not me at all, and I am sorry x"

Ellie, herself, has also put out a statement saying that "no offence" had been taken by Tom's comments. "A word on Brit/ tit gate … I was wearing a beautiful breastplate, thank you all for appreciating it ;) My friend @Tom_Grennan is 100% an ally and we were having a bit of fun. No offence taken, no harm intended- and no other interpretations necessary x," she wrote. For more showbiz and television stories, subscribe to our newsletter here.

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Following the incident, viewers took to social media in their droves, expressing their distaste at the joke. "Did Tom Grennan really have to make a joke like that about Ellie on live TV? Jeez," wrote one person and a second agreed, commenting: “Tom Grennan thinking it was appropriate to ask Ellie Goulding if they were her real boobs, on the Brits stage, just gave me the quickest ick in a while. Like instantaneous sick in my mouth.”

Among the big winners of the night at the Brit Awards were Harry Styles – who won in all four of his nominated categories, including Best Album and Artist of the Year – and Wet Leg. Read here for the full list of winners.

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