ITV Royal Variety Performance under fire as viewers all spot same issue with Matilda star

ITV Royal Variety Show viewers were all distracted by one thing during the show’s musicals-themed opening number.

Matilda: The Musical star Zoe Simon opened the ITV extravaganza with a moving rendition of God Save the Queen, before the stars of Moulin Rouge took over the stage for a spectacular performance.

But viewers all found themselves distracted by one thing – Zoe’s hairdo.

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Viewers at home were quick to comment on Twitter as they pointed out her messy do.

“They could have brushed that poor girls hair haha, great voice though #RoyalVarietyPerformance” said Adam.

“Could have brushed her hair #RoyalVarietyPerformance” echoed Twitter user Red_sox_pugie.

Morgan added: “Bloody sick of kids from Matilda The Musical. There are other musicals out there. #RoyalVarietyPerformance”

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AuditionPianist wrote: “That poor Matilda’s getting a right blast from those horns. #RoyalVarietyPerformance”

Others questioned the choice to mash-up Matilda and Moulin Rouge.

“Nothing says variety like Matilda singing God save the Queen in front of the Moulin Rouge set #RoyalVarietyPerformance” tweeted Rachel.

Jess added: “Right, what we’ll do is, is we’ll have a child sing the National anthem, followed by some French prostitutes” #RoyalVarietyPerformance”

Hosted by Alan Carr, the Royal Variety Performance 2021 saw some of Britain’s best-loved musical stars and comedians take to the stage in front of a star-studded audience, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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