Comic Relief apologises after Boyle Queen gags
The Scot was reportedly booed at the Give It Up for Comic Relief concert at Wembley Arena during a routine which included jokes about the Queen’s recent illness, the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy and the Jimmy Savile scandal.
A spokesman said: “The performers gave their time free. We appreciate not all are to everyone’s taste and hope supporters haven’t been offended and continue to support Red Nose Day.”
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Hide AdThe concert, organised by Russell Brand, featured Jack Whitehall, Noel Gallagher and Jessie J and was shown on BBC Three on Wednesday – but both Boyle’s and Whitehall’s acts were cut from the broadcast.