Justin Lee Collins has regained the title of Funniest Man in Loaded magazine’s Laftas awards, laughing off stiff competition from Dara O’Briain, Harry Hill, Russell Howard and Michael McIntyre.

Justin Lee Collins is the only person to be awarded the title for a second time. He says: “I am chuffed to bits to be picking up this award for the second time – I guess this confirms that the readers of Loaded really do think I’m the Funniest Man. I’m happy with that!”

The satirical force that is Katy Brand collected the Funniest Woman award beating off comedy heavyweights Jo Brand and Sarah Silverman – the only non-Brit comedian to be nominated. Michael McIntyre nabbed the Best Stand Up award beating four times winner Jimmy Carr while Jonathan Ross scooped the award for Funniest TV Personality.

Funniest double act went to Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer after making a triumphant return with hit off the wall panel show Shooting Stars. Funniest Panel Show though went to 8 Out of 10 Cats while The Inbetweeners won the award for Funniest Show on TV.

Loaded Editor Martin Daubney said: “This year’s awards see many of the comedy giants collecting gongs, but no two awards go to the same person. That proves how incredibly diverse British comedy has become, across live stand up, television, radio and film we’re delighted to be celebrating the cream of the crop at this year’s Loaded LAFTAS!”

Sponsored by Durex Ora!, the Loaded Laftas were announced today at London’s exclusive venue, The Cuckoo Club.

The Loaded LAFTAS 2010 Winners in full: (in alphabetical order)

Loaded Legend – Frank Skinner

Funniest Man – WINNER: Justin Lee Collins
NOMINEES: Dara O’Briain, Harry Hill, Russell Howard, Michael McIntyre

Funniest Woman – WINNER: Katy Brand NOMINEES: Jo Brand , Jo Caulfield, Sarah Silverman, Isy Suttie