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Comedian Billy Eichner was told he was ‘too gay’ to be on TV at start of career

Comedian and actor Billy Eichner has opened up about being told he was “too gay” for TV at the start of his career by people in the industry. Eichner, who started doing live comedy shows in New York in the early 2000s, remembered how industry folks would

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Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is returning in 2023: dates, tickets and lineup details

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back for another sparkling spectacular in 2023 – and tickets go on sale soon. It’ll head to cities across the UK for 31 shows including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast and London. Fans can get their ha

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Comedian Hannah Gadsby to host genderqueer Netflix special following Dave Chappelle transphobia row

Hannah Gadsby has signed a deal with Netflix to showcase genderqueer voices from around the world in a stand-up comedy special.  Gadsby believes the hour-long episode will “broaden the scope of opportunities for genderqueer performers”.  The E

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Rosie Duffield says she’ll leave Labour if Eddie Izzard stands as MP on all-women shortlist

MP Rosie Duffield has allegedly threatened to leave the Labour Party if comedian Eddie Izzard is selected to stand in the next general election on an all-women shortlist. Speaking during a Labour Women’s Declaration (LWD) discussion group at the Lab

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