'He's a fat-faced fool who's not even funny!' Ron Burgundy insults Will Ferrell as he accepts International Achievement accolade at British Comedy Awards

By Rebecca Davison

PUBLISHED: 06:02 EST, 13 December 2013 | UPDATED: 07:56 EST, 13 December 2013


His new movie, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is due out on December 18th, so Will Ferrell, 46, has been drumming up lots of publicity surrounding it's release.

On Thursday night, the funny man attended the British Comedy Awards and appeared as his anchorman character Ron Burgundy to collect the International Achievement award.

But he wasn't too happy with the event and jokingly told the audience: 'Tonight has been an absolute train wreck.'

Suits you! Ron Burgundy played by Will Ferrell came on to stage at the British Comedy Awards to rapturous applause on Thursday night

Suits you! Ron Burgundy played by Will Ferrell came on to stage at the British Comedy Awards to rapturous applause on Thursday night

Wearing Ron's famous burgundy suit, wig and moustache, the character also complained about the Wembley's Fountain studio where the swanky bash was held.

 

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He said: 'Located in some sort of circus barn. It's been capped off by the presentation of this award to Will Ferrell. I am no fan of Will Ferrell.

'He's a fat-faced fool who's not funny. And tragically he's not even British.'

Crocodile tears: At one point, the character had an faux emotional moment as he accepted his International Achievement award

Crocodile tears: At one point, the character had an faux emotional moment as he accepted his International Achievement award

It's all too much: Ron breaks down as he looks at his award (left) and then waves it in the air victoriously (right)
It's all too much: Ron breaks down as he looks at his award (left) and then waves it in the air victoriously (right)

It's all too much: Ron breaks down as he looks at his award (left) and then waves it in the air victoriously (right) 

Not content, he joked through tears: 'I’d love to say how honoured and thrilled I am to be receiving this award.

'I'd love to say how honoured I am to be held in such high regard by the British comedy community but, at this juncture, I think it would be more prudent to say: no comment.'

Later, Will was spotted backstage where he was deep in conversation with funny man Eddie Izzard and he also posed on the red carpet with his award and a very bemused expression on his face.  

What a cad! Ron won laughs when he called Will Ferrell a 'fat-faced fool' at the awards

What a cad! Ron won laughs when he called Will Ferrell a 'fat-faced fool' at the awards

X Factor judge, Nicole Scherzinger also posted two pictures of herself meeting the star to her Instagram account. In one, she placed her hands against his and wrote:

'You stay classy London! #RonBurgandy #Perm #iluvwillferrell' [sic].

She cosied up against him in the second snap and including an Anchorman quote alongside it.

'Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means ‘a whale’s vagina.’” — Ron Burgundy'

Dream couple? Nicole Scherzinger Tweeted a photo of the moment she met legendary Ron Burgundy and wrote 'You stay classy London! #RonBurgandy #Perm #iluvwillferrell' [sic]

Dream couple? Nicole Scherzinger Tweeted a photo of the moment she met legendary Ron Burgundy and wrote 'You stay classy London! #RonBurgandy #Perm #iluvwillferrell' [sic]

She hearts him: The star appears to be a huge fan of the movie man

She hearts him: The star appears to be a huge fan of the movie man

With the night given over to a predominantly male guest list, the smart black tuxes were in full effect courtesy of Johnny Vegas, Eddie Izzard and Charlie Higson, who all sported identical outfits.

But one person who didn't seem too impressed with Will's achievement was comedian Johnny Vegas who took a potshot at the Hollywood star.

He said: 'Tonight is not about slagging off the sponsors or giving an international award to someone just because he was here.'

Gossip time: The Anchorman star caught up with fellow comic actor Eddie Izzard

Gossip time: The Anchorman star caught up with fellow comic actor Eddie Izzard

Will was already in the country as the premiere for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues took place in London's West End on Wednesday night.

The cast of Made In Chelsea and Olly Murs all paid homage to their favourite movie character by wearing retro suits and fake moustaches at the event.

The British Comedy awards aired on Channel 4 at 9:00pm.

Ron or right? Ron Burgundy looks a little confused by his British Comedy Award

Ron or right? Ron Burgundy looks a little confused by his British Comedy Award

You deserve it! The star seemed baffled by his International Achievement award

You deserve it! The star seemed baffled by his International Achievement award

2013 British Comedy Awards - The Winners

Outstanding Achievement Award - Steve Coogan

The Writers Guild of Great Britain Award - Paul Whitehouse

Best Comedy Panel Show - Would I Lie To You

Best Comedy Entertainment Programme - The Graham Norton Show

Best Sketch Show - Harry & Paul

Best Sitcom - Getting On

Best New Comedy Programme - Plebs

Best Comedy Entertainment Personality - Alan Carr (Alan Carr's Chatty Man)

Best Comedy Breakthrough Artist - Adam Hills (The Last Leg)

Best TV Comedy Actor - Jack Whitehall (Fresh Meat)

Best TV Comedy Actress - Miranda Hart (Miranda)

Best Female TV Comic - Nina Conti (Live At The Apollo)

Best Male TV Comic - Lee Mack (Would I Lie To You)

International Achievement Award - Will Ferrell

King of Comedy 2013 - Jack Whitehall

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Well, he is correct. Will Farrell is not funny. Neither is his character Burgundy. Can't wait for this movie to come and go so he stops popping up everywhere.

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As Aristotle stated, it is not difficult to see the ironic side of life. Comedians are usually foul mouthed fools.

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Will Farrell is a legend.... FACT Stay Classy

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Always disliked Will Farrell. Complete fool, never made me laugh.

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Watched anchorman other night....fell asleep....says it all lol

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Odd that the awards are sponsored by an alcohol company, even odder that it's Fosters???

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I find Ferrell funny, but he needs a better editor. Most of his films would be far better cut down to 60 minutes, they just don't have the material to sustain an entire movie. The same goes for most Hollywood comedies to be fair.

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This Burgundy guy seems pretty shrewd to me

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why are the so-called "bristish" awards in an american "news" site?

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"Tonight is not about slagging off the sponsors or giving an international award to someone just because he was here." - Bahah, Jonny Vegas to host it next year please.

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