Mo Gilligan has apologised for swearing live during this year's Brit Awards.
During tonight's (February 8) televised ceremony, Gilligan dropped an F-bomb while doing a spot-on Liam Gallagher impression.
Later on, Gilligan said he was sorry for his faux pas in a segment with Olivia Rodrigo – who won Song of the Year with 'good 4 u' – and veteran presenter Maya Jama.
The host said he got "carried away," but Jama reassured him, saying it can happen to anyone.
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Gilligan has taken the presenting baton this year from comedian Jack Whitehall, who hosted the music awards night in the past four years.
Mo's sweary affair took place before the watershed at 9pm, with many amused viewers reacting to his slip-up on social media.
"wait, so we're swearing before 9pm? love it Mo," one fan wrote on Twitter.
"Mo just doing some causal swearing on live tv," another person wrote, adding a laughing emoji.
"Mo swearing has made my night. He's the best craic host in a long time," was another comment.
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Earlier tonight, the host also took a dig at Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the alleged parties that took place at Downing Street during lockdown.
Gilligan joked that "we all love a party," before addressing Johnson directly.
"Speaking of parties, Boris, I know you're watching," Gilligan said.
"I know you love a party. Come down my guy! I know you like a cheeseboard! Look at you with your Dairyleas," he continued as the audience erupted in laughter.
Meanwhile, in another unfortunate incident, Anne-Marie handled the most classic of on-stage mishaps like a pro.
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