It was a case of new versus old when songstress Lily Allen and Elton John hosted the GQ Men of the Year Awards on September 2, 2008 - and quickly came to verbal blows.

The due were hosting the awards in London and, according to the Daily Mail, young Lily insisted on sipping champagne throughout the ceremony. The tabloid said it was not long before Allen was slurring her words and swearing copiously - much to Sir Elton's horror.

On more than one occasion, Elton could be seen having a stern word with her between awards. When she came to announce '...and now the most important part of the night', Elton said: 'What? Are you going to have another drink?'

Allen retorted: 'F--- off Elton. I am 40 years younger than you and have my whole life ahead of me!' The audience fell silent, but Elton was not to be bested. "I could still snort you under the table."

Although she later could barely make it on stage, Allen continued drinking at the after-party, said the Mail.

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