Stephen Fry Deletes Twitter, Tells Fans to 'F**k Off' After Joke Backfires

Stephen Fry has come under fire after a joke he made at the BAFTAs.

It was a throwaway comment but people have taken it seriously!

The comment is one he made at the BAFTAs regarding designer Jenny Beavan.

He said: "Only one of the great cinematic costume designers would come to the awards ceremony dressed like a bag lady."

Twitter didn't find it funny. Some people weren't at all happy with the joke. 

Uncool of Stephen Fry to say bafta winning costume designer dressed like a 'bag lady'. I was thinking it was cool she wore what she wanted.

— Jo Elvin (@jo_elvin) February 14, 2016

Cannot believe Stephen Fry said that bag lady thing. How very rude.... #BAFTAs

— Helen (@Helencakefiend) February 14, 2016

Bag lady "joke" not good Mr Fry. #bafta2016

— Helena Morrissey (@MorrisseyHelena) February 14, 2016

Stephen initially responded to the criticism before deleting Twitter entirely. He said that she's a 'dear friend' and it was a 'joke'.