SIMON PEGG - BECKHAMS UP FOR COMEDY AWARD

The Beckhams may have been taking themselves seriously during their big move to America, but it seems that no-one else has been.

Victoria and her husband David have been nominated for funniest double act at Loaded magazine's Lafta awards.

"Perhaps it's Victoria's growing comedy chest or her attempts to integrate into American culture by pitching at baseball matches that have had the British public laughing," said Loaded editor.

The unlikely pair face competition for the award from comedians Alan Carr and Justin Lee Davis (The Friday Night Project), David Mitchell and Robert Webb (Peep Show) and Neil Fielding and Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz).

Meanwhile cartoon hero Homer Simpson has been nominated for funniest man alongside Alan Carr, Justin Lee Collins, Will Ferrell and Russell Brand.

Nominees for funniest woman are Ashley Jensen, Catherine Tate, Michelle Gomez, Olivia Coleman and Karen Taylor.

People can vote on Loaded's website for the Laftas, which will be handed out at a ceremony on October 4th.