Joe Lycett's viral stunts have taken a toll on his mental health, but he admits he is unable to stop himself from doing them.

Joe Lycett is well known and beloved for his attention-grabbing antics. From protesting white plastic and tackling Shell on greenwashing, to calling out the inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community and demanding David Beckham resign from his Qatar ambassadorship, Joe Lycett has kept us captivated with his activities in recent years. His most recent attack on Becks made headlines and was the talk of social media for days. As it turned out, Joe had already donated the money to LGBTQ+ organisations, without expecting a response.



Despite creating important conversations, Joe finds life 'easier' if he is not in the news. In an interview with Radio Times, the 34-year-old stated: "It's much easier for me, actually, if I'm not trending and I'm not in the paper, because I live a much happier, quieter life. And so if anything, I feel pressure from my own mental health to not do big stunts, but then I get wound up by something and I can't help myself!"



Referring to his Qatar stunt, he remarked: "The Beckham thing was a deliberate attempt to court negative press," as it was thought he was being selfish for wanting to destroy money. Joe additionally discussed his appearance on Laura Kuenssberg's show last year, when he sarcastically expressed his support for Liz Truss and ended up on the cover of newspapers, which he did not anticipate.

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Who could forget his threat to shred £10,000 amid the World Cup? Or his viral appearance on Laura Kuenssberg's show?

Joe Lycett is adored for his attention-grabbing stunts, such as campaigning against white plastic and challenging David Beckham to step away from his ambassadorship for the World Cup. His latest demand to shred £10,000 unless Beckham resigned made a huge splash in the media. Although Joe is known for his bold moves, he has admitted that being in the news isn't always great for his mental health. He confessed that it's "much easier" to live a quieter life away from the spotlight. His appearance on Laura Kuenssberg's show became a meme, something Joe didn't expect at all. He declared that he is "very right wing" to generate press, a tactic that worked.



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