The Royal Variety Performance, hosted by Bradley Walsh, faced criticism from viewers for his stand-up routine and the 'depressing' lineup. Kate Middleton was seen giggling at an awkward joke about being snubbed for an MBE and OBE. Additionally, an awkward moment occurred when Prince William and Kate Middleton accidentally ignored Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden. The event was described as 'embarrassing' by viewers, with some attributing it to the show's 'painfully unfunny' content. Alastair Campbell also criticized the event, comparing Ofcom to TV's equivalent of IPSO, stating it's 'simply not fit for purpose.'
Absolutely pathetic. One of the reasons why I listed @ofcom - to considerable applause from the audience - high in my list of 2024 villains, at the Albert Hall. Simply not fit for purpose. To TV what IPSO aka PCC are to the press. Poodles. https://t.co/xjS5aL4nYV
Awkward moment Prince William and Kate Middleton accidentally ignore Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden at the Royal Variety performance https://t.co/hcOQN1dNIL https://t.co/nVOaTZozKp
The Royal Variety Performance gets a thumbs down from viewers as they savage ITV extravaganza for its 'depressing' line-up and slam host Bradley Walsh for his 'embarrassing' stand-up routine - but THREE stars are credited with saving the show https://t.co/mhstblJtBy https://t.co/G7QtAGR4wz
The Royal Variety Performance gets a thumbs down from viewers as they savage ITV extravaganza for its 'depressing' line-up and slam host Bradley Walsh for his 'embarrassing' stand-up routine - but THREE stars are credited with saving the show https://t.co/xCzYEgqjum https://t.co/3HLjkJQ0Cb
Royal Variety Performance viewers slam host Bradley Walsh for 'painfully unfunny' stand-up routine as he kicks off ITV show with awkward joke about Prince and Princess of Wales https://t.co/LlNlyzE2Yc https://t.co/jmRAmUhxl9
One is amused! Kate can't stop giggling as Bradley Walsh opens Royal Variety Performance with awkward joke about being snubbed for an MBE and OBE at star-studded show (but viewers are NOT impressed with his hosting skills!) https://t.co/J2fBrBo8ge https://t.co/cXCrfT2rkU
Bradley Walsh opens Royal Variety Performance with awkward joke at the expense of Prince William and Kate Middleton at star studded show filmed on day Omid Scobie's 'Royal racists' claims were published https://t.co/6qx08f3IPz https://t.co/39NA99eIz5
Bradley Walsh opens Royal Variety Performance with awkward joke at the expense of Prince William and Kate Middleton at star studded show filmed on day Omid Scobie's 'Royal racists' claims were published https://t.co/OAATFz28cB https://t.co/VSEzviZJa9
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