Royal Variety Performance viewers issued the same complaint minutes into the 2024 show.
Alan Carr and Amanda Holde hosted the annual event which took place last month but aired to the nation on Sunday (December 15) evening.
King Charles III and the crowds at the Royal Albert Hall were treated to performances from a star-studded line-up including Sophie Ellis-Bexter, the cast of The Devil Wears Parada and Lorraine Kelly’s Change and Check Choir led by Marti Pellow.
However, just minutes into the annual show, ITV viewers watching at home were all left saying the same thing and took to social media to share their thoughts.
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Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Amanda Holden, no thanks #RoyalVarietyPerformance.” A second added: “Dreadful presenters #RoyalVarietyPerformance.” A third person said: “Well, Alan Carr and Amanda Holden are absolutely dreadful. This opening is so awkward. #RoyalVarietyPerformance.”
However, others were impressed with the double act, with someone writing: “Alan Carr is hilarious. & Amanda Holden isn’t looking too bad either.” Another added: “Love Amanda and Alan together.”
Comedian Alan previously hosted the Royal Variety Performance back in 2021 but this tie he was joined by his close pal Amanda. Speaking about hosting the annual event for the first time, she said: “It truly is such an honour to be hosting the Royal Variety Performance this year.
“I’m still pinching myself! This is a dream job and Alan is a true friend, we are already bursting with ideas and excitement, it’s going to be such a fun night!
“I’ve worked on Britain’s Got Talent for 18 years and have been so proud watching all our winners perform for the Royal Family. This year will be no different, so in the words of Sydnie Christmas, let’s av it!”
Alan said: “I am completely thrilled to be asked back to host the Royal Variety Performance so soon, what a compliment and an honour! To be able to host this magical evening with my best friend and tv wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me. If we have half as much fun as we did three years ago, well we are all in for a real treat.”
The Royal Variety Performance 2024 is available to watch on ITVX