Holly Willoughby calls out photographers for 'vile' behaviour after Brit Awards

‘Time’s apparently up on #TimesUp’

Holly Willoughby appearing on the red carpet at the Brit Awards carrying a white rose as a symbol of the Time's Up movement (Jo Davidson/SHM/REX/Shutterstock)

Holly Willoughby has called out the paparazzi for their scandalous behaviour after the Brit Awards, sharing a powerful post on Instagram highlighting the Time’s Up movement.

On Wednesday evening, celebrities walking the red carpet at the Brit Awards carried white roses to signify their support for the Time’s Up movement, emulating the stars who attended the Grammy Awards last month.

Camilla Cabello, Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa were among those spotted displaying white roses as they arrived at the 02 Centre in North Greenwich.

While progress is definitely being made in the fight against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and beyond in light of the Time’s Up and Me Too campaigns, Willoughby has shown that some of the paparazzi still prioritise taking salacious photographs over upholding moral values.

Willoughby posted a collage of four photographs taken after the Brit Awards of herself, Abbey Clancy, Louise Redknapp and Rita Ora.

In each of the photos, the camera is positioned at a low angle in an apparent attempt to catch a glimpse under the skirts of the female celebrities.

Willoughby pointed out the irony of the photographers’ despicable behaviour, considering the fact that attendees of the awards ceremony had been raising awareness for sexual harassment only a few hours earlier.

“At the beginning of the night we held white roses and walked down a red carpet full of the hope and pride that comes with the #timesup campaign… at the end of the night, cameras were held low to get a photo up our skirts… times apparently up on #timesup [sic].”

Willoughby’s post has provoked outrage online, with many people expressing their disgust over the nature of the photographs.

“Disgraceful. Well done Holly for shouting out about this,” one person wrote.

“Always trying to get ‘that shot’,” another individual commented. “It’s vile and a shame.”

Earlier this week, calls to make “upskirting” a criminal offence were reported as being on the rise, with people taking photos under the skirts of girls as young as 10 years old.

“Upskirting” has been an illegal offence in Scotland ever since 2010, classified as a form of voyeurism.

The Ministry of Justice has stated that the legislation surrounding instances of “upskirting” is “under constant review”.