Podium Performer Pillows

'A 'pregnant pause' is effective only if you've already said something.'

'Thank you for that kind introduction, Ed, but frankly, I would've liked a little further ado.'

'No, no, no, I give the keynote!'

'... And now I shall pass you over to tonight's speaker who will give a brief summary of my introduction.'

"I seem to have forgotten what I was going to say...please...hold the applause!"

'... And I'd like to thank my agent and everyone who voted for me... '

Driver at Grand Prix shooting another driver with the cork from champagne

Ladies and gentlemen, I have an urgent announcement to make. Unfortunately, I've lost my notes in these microphones.

National Upstagers Society

"He had to deliver an urgent memo."

Vote for me

Bessy had won the 100m sprint... but many suspected Steeroid abuse!

Gymnasts falling off the winners pedestal.

First Prize!

Jungle Games

"Are you sure he tested negative?"

Medalist wears five gold medals to form olympic rings.

"It took a lot of hard work to get here, but it was all worth it in the end."

Champions biting their medals

Dolphin wins the swimming competition.

Bahrain F1

Sportsperson is happy with most likes

A medal podium with places for first, second and third is contrasted with a spot at the bar for fourth place.

"I'm so nervous! I feel like you're all in my stomach."

"I'm going to make eye contact only with this side because of the crick in my neck."

"Feel free to use it. It's an emergency escape hatch if you say something controversial."

Skiers

Dyslexic Olympics.

'The following speaker was scheduled to give his talk last week, but needed more time to prepare his impromptu speech.'

Gymnastic Winner.

"This is our new 'winning isn't everything' approach."

Sanna Marin party

Winner Celebrating with Champagne

Boris Johnson Loses

'Even the photograph couldn't separate the relay teams...'