Colin Firth was so flushed by his Oscar triumph that he left his Best Actor trophy on top of a loo.
The King’s Speech star, 50, was celebrating winning the coveted gong at a string of swanky champagne soirees.
But all the acclaim no doubt left him a little dazed – as he almost lost the 8lb statuette during a trip to the toilet.
Luckily, the cloakroom attendant spotted it on a cistern and chased after the star to hand it back.
I caught up with a happy Colin later, who said: “Obviously I’m delighted. It is difficult to phrase eloquently just how wonderful this is.
“There was a lot of hype, which has been great but slightly intimidating. I am incredibly touched by all the well-wishers back home.”
It was anything but a bog standard night for The King’s Speech. The British film eclipsed its US rival The Social Network to win best picture, director and original screenplay.
After the ceremony, Colin hit the Governor’s Ball, a Latin-themed bash where he and wife Livia mingled with Best Actress winner Natalie Portman before heading to Vanity Fair’s party.
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