Latest news with #COMEDIAN
The Sun
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Top comedian sparks concern as he cancels gig hours before he's due onstage
COMEDIAN Jason Manford left fans concerned after he cancelled his gig just hours before he was due onstage. The funnyman, 44, was set to perform as part of his A Manford All Seasons tour in Hertfordshire on Wednesday. 3 3 But Jason announced that he had been forced to pull out due to ill health. Organisers confirmed that those who purchased tickets would be able to attend an upcoming show in October. They took to his X account just hours before the show, writing: "We regret to inform you that tonight's performance of A Manford All Seasons at The Alban Arena has been unexpectedly cancelled due to Jason Manford being unwell and will now be rescheduled to Mon 20th Oct 2025. "Thank you for understanding, we apologise for any inconvenience caused." The post appeared to be shared by Jason's team rather than himself, which sparked further concern from fans, with one writing: "Get well soon but perhaps stop burning the candle at both ends." A second commented: "Get well soon Jase, take it easy fella." "Sorry to hear this Jason. Wish you better. I was really looking forward to it," a third said. Last month, Jason was left utterly furious after he was forced to share a hotel bedroom with his pal - despite booking two rooms. The touring comedian blasted the chain as "naughty" after learning they had overbooked - and he would have to double up. The pair ran into trouble after arriving late at Village Hotel in Bournemouth - and learning that his room had been re-sold. The 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain blasted the chain's policy to sell-on rooms during busy periods. In a video, Jason said: "So we got to our hotel tonight in Bournemouth and it's fully booked. "We were like, 'fine. So that's good, well done you'. "They went, 'No, no, as in like without you'. So me and Steve, obviously we're in separate rooms. "And then we just discovered that basically if it's fully booked it means that, you have to share." Laughing out loud, he sarcastically joked: "I mean we spent all day together. "Oh, well, at least we've got a nice view of the car park!" Fortunately Jason and Steve had booked two separate rooms, meaning one was still available for them to have some welcome shut-eye. However, the comedian 's gripe with the hotel didn't end there as he revealed the manager had been in touch the next day, asking him to take down his video. But Jason stuck his heels in and refused. He shared in an Instagram video: "They asked me to take the video down, politely, but I'm not going to because I think it's important that people know that this is happening for one. "What if it was a wedding or you had kids with you or a million other situations that were much more serious than mine. "It's wrong, fundamentally it's wrong." Jason is in the middle of his nationwide tour, A Manford All Seasons, across the UK and Ireland 3
The Sun
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Matt Lucas strikes up unlikely friendship with Arsenal Wag as pair enjoy day out at chocolate museum
COMEDIAN Matt Lucas has struck up an unlikely friendship with an Arsenal Wag. The Arsenal megafan was spotted looking chummy as the pals enjoyed a day out at a chocolate museum in Belgium. 6 6 6 Lucas, 51, and Laura Trossard Hilven, wife of Arsenal star Leandro Trossard, appeared to have an absolute blast in Brussels. Laura posted pictures of the friends exploring the sugary delights on offer in her home country. Laura, 32, shared a series of snaps with the caption: "A CHOCOLAT-IE day with Matt today. 🤎" One of the pictures showed them wearing aprons while making chocolate molds in a factory. While Lucas later bought chocolate figurines of music legends Freddie Mercury and Elton John. Laura also included a picture of her and Trossard's young son enjoying a chocolate lolly gift at home later. Laura is clearly spending time with her family and friends in Belgium, while Trossard takes part in Arsenal 's pre-season tour in Asia. The Come Fly with Me actor and Laura appeared to form a friendship while attending Arsenal games. 6 Laura first posted a picture of her and Lucas at Arsenal 's 1-1 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage last season. Lucas, who stepped down from his co-hosting duties on Bake Off in December 2022, hosted two seasons of Sky Max's Fantasy Football League revival last year. Fans spot Arsenal star Leandro Trossard's 6-word comment about Michael Oliver to Wolves ace Laura has been married to Trossard since 2019, with the couple enjoying recent holidays in Ibiza and Portgual. The loved-up pair first met back in 2014 when the forward was playing for Belgian side KRC Genk. They welcomed their first child, Thiago, into the world in 2017 and announced the birth of their second child, Amadeo, in early 2023. Meanwhile, Trossard started Arsenal 's 3-2 pre-season win over Newcastle in Singapore. The 30-year-old ace has been linked with a move away this summer, but now looks set to stay in North London. He has racked up 28 goals and 23 assists since joining Arsenal from Brighton for just £27million two years ago. 6 6
