Maya Jama can’t hide shock as Joel Dommett makes X-rated joke about Sir Elton John at Brit Awards-Alicia Adejobi-Entertainment – Metro

Maya Jama was left clutching her proverbial pearls after Joel Dommett made a particularly unsavoury joke about Sir Elton John at last night’s Brit Awards. 

Brits host Mo Gilligan did the rounds chatting to celebrity guests during the live awards ceremony, which aired on ITV1 on Saturday, and stopped at a particularly star-studded table, which saw Maya, Joel, AJ Odudu and Keith Lemon rubbing shoulders with each other. 

Discussing his fashion choice, Joel said: ‘I love wearing the mad suits here as well, it’s a proper party. It continues the party.’ 

Looking down at his black blazer with white lapels, the comedian, 37, joked: ‘Tonight I feel like a piano, I’m ready to be fingered by Elton John.’ 

At this point, 28-year-old Maya’s head jolted and her smile immediately turned to a shocked expression as she was left reeling by Joel’s NSFW gag. 

Viewers had mixed reactions to the joke, with some left in hysterics while others branding it too much for the live broadcast. 

Maya’s face was a picture as Joel dropped his NSFW gag (Picture: ITV)

Joel – and his piano suit – was joined by wife Hannah Cooper Dommett at the awards (Picture: Rex Features)

Maya dazzled on the red carpet in a strapless black dress with gold details (Picture: Rex Features)

One laughed: ‘Just Joel Dommett creating tv moment of the year,’ while another tweeted: ‘Time froze when joel dommett said he’s ‘ready to be fingered by elton john’ on live TV.’ 

Also reacting to the moment, one viewer said: ‘Oh my life, completely unnecessary Elton John related filth from Joel Dommett there, people’s careers have been finished for less.’ 

Another weighed in: ‘Just when I thought the #Brits2023 had hit absolute rock bottom, Joel Dommett said he is waiting for Elton John to finger him cos of his piano jacket…. You couldn’t make this stuff up.’ 

It remains to be seen what Sir Elton thinks about the joke (Picture: Getty Images)

There were plenty of awkward moments during this year’s Brits, with host Mo going viral on social media after accidentally introducing Lewis Capaldi as ‘Sam Capaldi’. Tom Grennan has also been slammed for making a comment about Ellie Goulding’s breasts while presenting an award with her on-stage. 

Viewers also cringed when producer Kid Harpoon – real name Thomas Hull – made an awkward joke about Maya and her ex-boyfriend Stormzy. 

While accepting Harry’s award for album of the year for Harry’s House, Hull said: ‘Thanks so much for honouring us tonight. Tyle[r Johnson], Harry, thank you so much I love you like brothers. Couldn’t ask for anyone better to do this with, we got this forever.

‘Also, my wife Jenny, has promised me we are going to pretend to be Maya and Stormzy back in the day tonight. Turn off the lights,’ before the sound was cut. 

On a brighter note, the night also honoured the best in music over the past year, with Harry winning four awards and newbies Wet Leg winning best new artist. 

Becky Hill was crowned best dance act while Beyonce scooped two gongs for international artist and international song of the year with Break My Soul. 

The Brit Awards 2023 is available to watch on ITVX.

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