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And the Stig is...Tracey Emin
Alistair Foster, Showbusiness CorrespondentUpdated 12:38pm on 8 Sep 2010
In the blazing row over the identity of The Stig, not many would have guessed it could have been... Tracey Emin.
In Pictures: GQ Men of the Year Awards
The artist wore the famous white overalls at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards, presenting a prize before removing her helmet and declaring: “I'm happy to announce I'm the new Stig... Just the idea of being Stig for 10 minutes was enough for me to do this. I've never felt so masculine and amazing in my life.”
Emin had to be helped into a car by jewellery designer Stephen Webster and another friend by 11.30pm. She joined guests from film, TV, music, politics and art at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden last night.
David Cameron, named politician of the year, raised eyebrows with risqué jokes. On England's match against Switzerland, he quipped: “Wayne Rooney has scored and this time it's on the pitch, in the opponent's goal... so I'm pleased to announce that.”
Jon Hamm, star of BBC4 show Mad Men, took the International Man prize. He said: “We're on a small network and just delighted with how well we've done. We never thought it would connect with audiences like the UK.”
Winners included Gemma Arterton (women), Gorillaz (music), James Corden (comedy), Ryan Giggs (sport) and Matt Smith (best actor). Martin Scorsese gave Giorgio Armani the designer award and Ray Davies won for outstanding achievement. Aaron Johnson was most stylish man.
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Amazing
Tracy Emin as a living work of art? Only if you're Stevie Wonder. Charlie Saatchi paid 75 grand for her shed. I'll pay 75 grand for a patio to bury her under. She's retina searingly hideous - like a Francis Bacon nightmare made flesh.
Goodnight Sah!!
- Roland Taylor, London England, 09/09/2010 11:20
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If Aaron Johnson really is the most stylish man of the year, I would say GQ's mission has failed.
- Bloke, Lambeth, 09/09/2010 10:11
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Is there anything Emin won't do to court any sort of publicity, it's like Jodie Marsh mixed with a big brother winner without either the talent or the looks of either.
- Bob, Cheam, 09/09/2010 09:35
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I thought helmets were supposed to help you in car crashes? God knows what ran into this awful trout?!
- Frank, Home Counties, England., 08/09/2010 16:58
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Arrrgghh! Put it back on PLEASE!!
- Meldroo, Oldham, UK, 08/09/2010 15:43
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More chance of Nick Griffin being the Stig, with the BBC actually taking Public Service Broadcasting to its comedic finality.
- Bill, HHeath, 08/09/2010 13:18
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