Vick Hope made quite an impression at the Glamour Awards on Thursday night, using her role as host to make bold political statements.

The 36-year-old presenter, currently on maternity leave after having her first child in August, eagerly took the stage at the event held at 180 The Strand in London.

As she kicked off the show, Vick addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict, stating, “Tonight, I want to take a moment to express our solidarity with our sisters in Palestine and those in conflict zones worldwide.”

Vick also commented on the reversal of Roe v. Wade in the United States, questioning, “How should I acknowledge The Handmaid’s Tale-esque reality that is America?”

She didn’t stop there, also pointing her remarks at former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, 68, who recently faced charges including four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault dating from 1983 to 2016.

Her comments on Westwood were succinct but powerful, as she simply declared, “F**k Tim Westwood.”

Vick Hope didn’t hold back during Thursday night’s Glamour Awards as she made a series of political statements while hosting the show

Vick went on to address the graphic post-labour placenta snap shared after she welcomed her baby boy Micah with husband Calvin Harris. 

At the time, the DJ shared the happy news at the time with a series of Instagram images, which included a graphic photograph of Vick’s placenta in his post. 

Her placenta was later turned into pills by drying and grinding the organ into a powder that’s then placed into capsules.

This practice, called placentophagy, is believed by some to offer postpartum benefit.

Returning to the spotlight for her first job since becoming a mum, Vick said: ‘It was posted by my husband but placentas are amazing. 

‘I am keen to celebrate motherhood after what my vagina has done – it’s f***ing majestic. And now you’ve all seen my placenta too!’

She added that she was ‘bricking it’ ahead of her first major job back since giving birth and admitted she hadn’t slept for 13 weeks and has been covered in ‘bright yellow s**t’.

Vick then pleaded with the audience to ‘be gentle with her’ as they cheered her return amid her maternity leave.

The presenter, 36, is currently on maternity leave after welcoming her first child in August but was happy to step in for the awards ceremony, which was held at 180 The Strand in London

For her next swipe, Vick took aim at former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood , 68, who this month was charged with sexual offences against seven women over a 33-year period

The theme for this year’s Glamour Awards was sisterhood – celebrating connection across generations and continents.

Since 1999, Glamour has celebrated its initiative to honour ‘extraordinary and inspirational’ women from a variety of fields. 

Past winners have included Kim Cattrall, Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham.

However, this year, in a special Women Of The Year feature, the UK edition chose nine transgender activists.

The honourees include a mix of relatively unknown models, actors and musicians, with the most famous face being Munroe Bergdorf – a controversial activist who once branded ‘all white people racist’ and said that the Suffragettes were ‘white supremacists’. 

Last year’s winners included Bridgerton star Simone Ashley, The Little Mermaid actor Chloë Bailey, and Hollywood royalty Pamela Anderson.

As trans rights face an increasing threat in the UK, the magazine wishes to celebrate the community’s most ground-breaking voices.

Caroline Hooley, Commercial Lead at Glamour, said: ‘We’re so proud to be partnering with Simple, Tinder and Parfums de Marly for this year’s Women Of The Year celebration. 

‘Each brand brings something unique to the event – from celebrating sisterhood, confidence and self-expression to creating unforgettable moments of connection. 

‘Their support helps us honour incredible women in a way that feels both empowering and inspiring.’ 

Radio 1 star Vick welcomed her baby boy Micah with husband Calvin Harris, with the DJ sharing the happy news at the time with a series of Instagram images