Vernon Kay delivers savage quip after replacing co-star on Comic Relief

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Masked Singer presenter Joel had been looking forward to hosting this year's Comic Relief event, alongside fellow stars Alesha Dixon, Lenny Henry, Paddy McGuinness, David Tennant and Zoe Ball.However, there was bitter disappointment in store for him after he contracted Covid.Vernon scrawled over a photo of the dream team, and after obliterating Joel's face, urged fans to "scroll for replacement".He then produced a new version, doctored to show his face inserted into the picture instead.A post shared by Vernon (@vernonkay)"Covid has caught Captain Fantastic @joeldommett so I’m gonna be trying to fill his size 11.5 shoes," Vernon crowed."Get the Vits in Joel kick its ass and join in the fun from the sofa?" he teased. "(You could win a CAR!)"However, despite the blunt message, there was clearly no hard feelings between the pair as Joel replied back with a heart emoji to say: "[Love] YOUUUUU!

Xx.""Haha the cut out face replacement," @publicistpollybeth chortled as she looked on.A post shared by Vernon (@vernonkay)Social media user Davinia Taylor encouraged: "Every covid cloud..."On his own Instagram account, Joel sounded upbeat in spite of the news."Super annoyed to report that I have the covid," he wrote regretfully."This, unfortunately, means I have to pull out of hosting @comicrelief."He added: "My incredible replacement is the better looking, more talented @vernonkay who is ace."Then he quipped: "I’ll be watching from home donating loads of money like everyone else!"The action this year will include former Little Britain duo Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who are expected to pose as Miley Cyrus and her country music legend father Billy Ray.Then Kylie Minogue will be taking part in a special sketch along with the cast of.