Joe Lycett reveals ‘whole truth’ behind David Beckham World Cup money shredding
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Lycett has revealed that he didn’t actually shred £10,000 after David Beckham failed to respond to his World Cup ultimatum. Had Beckham pulled out of his deal, Lycett had said that he would have donated the money to charities supporting gay people in football, while Beckham’s status as a “gay icon” would have remained intact. I haven’t quite told you the whole truth.” open image in gallery Lycett as he ‘shredded’ the money on Sunday Lycett then revealed that, while the money he threw in had been real, what came out was fake. Only joking.” open image in gallery Comedian destroyed Beckham’s Attitude cover instead Instead, Lycett pulled out of a copy of Beckham’s 2002 Attitude cover, which was the first ever cover of a gay magazine with a Premier League footballer on it.