ITV Royal Variety Performance viewers all name blind comedian as unlikely ‘star of the show’

Comedian Chris McCausland at the Royal Variety Performance

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ITV Royal Variety Performance viewers have all named their star of the show – and it’s not who you’d expect.

The star in question is Chris McCausland, a 44-year-old blind comedian whose topical jokes left viewers in stitches.

Chris took to the stage following performances from stars including Rod Stewart, Josh Widdicombe and The Greatest Showman’s Keala Settle.

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His coronavirus-themed gags won some of the biggest laughs of the night from the Royal Albert Hall’s star-studded audience, which included the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Viewers watching the televised charity extravaganza — hosted by Alan Carr — from home took to Twitter to comment.

Jason tweeted: “Chris McCausland – That’s one great comedian! Fantastic #RoyalVarietyPerformance”

Shelley agreed, writing: “And the performance of the night goes to the blind man he was so good!!! #RoyalVarietyPerformance”

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Twitter user @andyhodder was also a fan of Chris’ Royal Variety Performance set.

He tweeted: I’ve been a big fan of @chrismccausland since seeing him at @BoatShowComedy. That was a great set at #RoyalVarietyPerformance”

“Chris Mccausland, star of the show so far! #RoyalVarietyPerformance #chrismccausland,” agreed Tessy.

Dave, also posting on Twitter, ranked Chris’ set above those of big-name comedians like Judi Love and Josh Widdicombe.

He said: “Chris McCausland funnier than all the other so called comedians put together #RoyalVarietyPerformance”

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