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Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Ryan Paton

ITV Royal Variety performance under fire as viewers plead 'why' during 'painful' moment

The Royal Variety came under fire over a "painful" moment in tonight's show.

The world's longest running entertainment show returned to ITV tonight. Lee Mack hosted a star-studded evening at the Royal Albert Hall, which featured performances from the world of theatre, music and comedy.

The event was recorded a number of weeks ago as the Southport comedian joked the audience did not know yet how England had performed in the World Cup. Lee proceeded to record a series of statements which covered all possible outcomes for England in the tournament.

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