In a surprising turn of events during the Royal Variety Performance on December 15, comedian Stephen Mulhern kicked an audience member out of the show. The moment occurred during Mulhern’s sketch, when he had handed Adam, an audience member, a control button to press if he found something funny. The button was meant to trigger fireworks and party music, adding a fun twist to the performance.
Everything seemed to go as planned until Mulhern reached a deeply personal moment in his act. He began to reveal that he wanted to perform a trick in honor of his late grandfather, who had passed away just two weeks earlier. As Mulhern reached this emotional point, Adam decided it was the right moment to press the button, setting off fireworks and party streamers on stage.
Mulhern, in on the joke, quickly turned to Adam, humorously shouting, “Stop this! That was the wrong time, my friend! What the hell were you thinking?!” Despite the playful tone, the incident led to Mulhern asking Adam to leave the performance. The comedian’s lighthearted response added a touch of humor to an awkward situation, keeping the atmosphere in line with the show’s lively mood.
While it may have seemed like an odd moment, the incident highlights Mulhern’s quick wit and ability to maintain control over the unpredictable elements of a live performance. His playful reaction showed that, despite the mishap, he was able to keep the crowd engaged and entertained.
The Royal Variety Performance, known for bringing together top entertainment talent, was once again filled with surprises and moments that kept the audience on their toes. Mulhern’s bold move, while unexpected, added a memorable twist to the evening’s events.