Royal Variety Performance viewers furiously branded new presenters Amanda Holden and Alan Carr as “terrible” after they made their presenting debut on Sunday night.
The TV personality, 53, and comedian, 48, opened the show with a series of woke jokes, which many called “awkward” as they demanded the return of Bradley Walsh, 64, who hosted the show in 2023.
The annual fundraising event featured a number of famous faces. including sir Elton John, Ted Lasso‘s Ellie Taylorand Britain has talent winner sydnie christmas perform in front of King Charles.
Alan began the Royal Albert Hall show, which filmed in November, by mocking Amanda’s risqué dress and declaring it was “just on the right side of an Ofcom complaint”.
He continued: “I feel a great sense of comfort and security sharing the stage with you, well it’s a high profile event and if Just Stop Oil takes the stage I can use you as my human shield.”
As Amanda joked: ‘Well, good luck to them because I’ll end up being their first victim to end up less orange.’
Royal Variety Performance viewers furiously branded new presenters Amanda Holden, 53, and Alan Carr, 48, “terrible” after they made their presenting debut on Sunday night.
The duo opened the show with a series of jokes, which many branded ‘awkward’ as they demanded the return of Bradley Walsh, 64, who hosted the show in 2023 (pictured).
Racing to Watching @ITV with Royal Variety Carr and Holden. It’s just not funny. Why do they present: ‘Well, Alan Carr and Amanda Holden are absolutely terrible.’ This opening is so uncomfortable.”
While someone else wrote: ‘Honestly, who thought Alan Carr and Amanda Holden were the right choice for this? They may be great at other things, but Royal Variety Performance needs presenters with the right balance of class and charisma. “Bradley Walsh would have been perfect for the job.”
It comes after admitting her risqué outfit for the Royal Variety Performance could lead to Ofcom complaints.
Known for her daring fashion choices, she originally considered a Julien Macdonald dress with a plunging neckline and backless design for the stunning evening, but ultimately opted for a strapless metallic dress with a winged neckline.
Khaled and Marwin’s haute couture Lurex strapless dress, which retails for more than £3,000, featured a fitted bodice, long column skirt and huge embellishment front and centre.
talking to sun television magazineAmanda mocked her outfit, saying: “My outfit is definitely glamorous. I hope no one complains to Ofcom!”
It wouldn’t be the first time Amanda’s daring style has sparked complaints – a dress worn on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 generated almost 700 Ofcom reports.
Speaking of the excitement of the night and being in the same room as a royal, Alan joked about Amanda’s curtsying plans and joked that she might not be able to bend over “in that outfit.”
Alan began the Royal Albert Hall show, which filmed in November, by mocking Amanda’s risqué dress and declaring it was “just on the right side of an Ofcom complaint”.
The annual fundraising event featured a host of famous faces performing in front of King Charles.
Sir Elton John (C) and his husband David Furnish (R) introduce the cast of his new musical The Devil Wears Prada, directed by Vanessa Williams (L)
CBB and West End star Marisha Wallace also starred
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Amanda also shared an embarrassing wardrobe mishap from her theater days, recalling a moment when her dress slipped during a conversation with former Conservative Party leader William Hague.
She joked: ‘He was chatting, looking me straight in the eyes, and one of my tits was hanging out!
But she assured fans that: “Nothing will happen at the Royal Variety!”
Even though Amanda’s wardrobe led to some controversial moments in the past, she has defended her bold fashion choices in the past saying, “Fashion is about taking risks.” I encourage everyone to have a little fun and be a little daring. I’d be bored of playing it safe.
He also admits that his “sense of humor” helps him cope with the backlash.
Four years ago, the star explained that she has her own ‘committee’ of people who come to check her outfit before a show.
Although she is aware of viewers’ opinions, Amanda admitted that she “can see what people think.”
Here’s a look back at some of her most complained about outfit choices.