Joe Lycett
Joe Harry Lycett (born 5 July 1988), also known by the self-given moniker Mummy, and formerly known as Hugo Boss, is an English comedian, television presenter and painter. Known for his sardonically camp demeanor, public stunts and elaborate set designs, Lycett has been described as one of Britain's most popular comedians.
| Joe Lycett | |
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Lycett performing in 2018 | |
| Birth name | Joe Harry Lycett |
| Born | 5 July 1988 Birmingham, West Midlands, England |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | joelycett |
Lycett began performing stand-up in 2009 and won the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year the same year. He has appeared on TV shows including Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, as the announcer on Saturday BBC One show Epic Win, the narrator for Ibiza Weekender and as the presenter on BBC Two's The Great British Sewing Bee and Channel 4's Joe Lycett's Got Your Back and Late Night Lycett.
In February 2020, Lycett briefly changed his name by deed poll to Hugo Boss as part of a protest against the fashion brand of the same name. He is also recognised as one of Britain's most high-profile queer or pansexual men, and has partaken in advocacy for the LGBTQ community on many occasions.