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Jessica Gibb & David Kent

Rebel Wilson takes swipes at Prince Andrew and Meghan Markle in spicy BAFTAs speech

Rebel Wilson took a couple of swipes at Prince Andrew and Meghan Markle as she hosted the BAFTA awards on Monday.

The Australian actress presented the ceremony two years ago, where she took aim at the Royal Family with a number of savage jokes.

And last night, she did it again, firing verbal bombs in the direction of the disgraced Prince and the wife of Prince Harry.

"So, I was going to do a musical number as host, it was about Prince Andrew though um…” she tentatively started.

"Listen guys, no it’s not what you think, it was on roller-skates, it’s called Pizza Express,” she quipped.

"But don’t worry I’m not going to do it, I’m not going to sing, I’m saving my voice for the sequel to Cats.”

Rebel took aim at Meghan Markle as she made fun of her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

"Our next package is for Outstanding British Film from drama to horror, to fantasy... Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah had it all," she joked.

"Unfortunately that's not nominated in this category but some incredible films are."

The actress and comedian previously admitted she had been surprised to be asked back to front the show after fearing she'd be 'cancelled' over her last gag-filled speech.

Kenneth Branagh scooped one of the major gongs at the British Academy Film and Television Awards, but it was The Power of the Dog that took the top prizes.

The western, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and set in 1920s Montana, took Best Film and Best Director for Jane Campion.

Will Smith was honoured for his role in King Richard with the Leading Actor BAFTA.

Branagh took Best British Film for the excellent Belfast.

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