Peter Kay has joined Instagram a month ahead of his first gig in years. The reclusive comedian is making his way back into the spotlight as he prepares for his upcoming charity gigs in support of Cancer Research UK.
22.03.2022 - 15:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Vernon Kay was left embarrassed after making a Jimmy Savile blunder live on radio this morning.
The TV presenter, who hails from Bolton, was covering for Zoe Ball’s Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday (March 22) when he made the unfortunate slip-up. As part of the show, Vernon interviewed Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond.
Following the interview, a fan reached out to the show to share the impact the singer had on their life. Reading out the heartfelt message on-air, Vernon said: “Morning Vernon, love Marc Almond. Awesome voice and so unique.
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“His music has helped me through some dark days. I saw him at Pride and I think I was the first one at Hyde Park to run down and wait for him at the front. Amazing.”
Vernon then added: “His duet with Jimmy Savile – Jimmy Somerville, apologies – just blew me away, absolutely awesome.”
Those in the studio with Vernon, alongside singer Almond on the phone, immediately burst into laughter while Vernon tried to reassure readers: “Well, that’s a clip we don’t want to ever hear again, apologies. Jimmy Somerville, rewind.”
Accepting the fate of the blunder, Venron added: “Crikey. I’m never going to live that one down, am I? There’s a meme right there. Anyway, let’s move swiftly on.”
The moment wasn’t lost on listeners, who took to social media to share their second hand embarrassment for the host. @salfordsmith61 tweeted: “Preparing to go into a period of mourning... for Vernon Kay.”
@Sporting_Chin tweeted: “Vernon Kay congratulating Marc Almond on his duet with Jimmy Savile is the sort of morning entertainment you need," While @Bravo1Niner said: “@vernonkay
Peter Kay has joined Instagram a month ahead of his first gig in years. The reclusive comedian is making his way back into the spotlight as he prepares for his upcoming charity gigs in support of Cancer Research UK.
Vernon Kay didn't have the best start to his Tuesday morning!MORE: Strictly's Tess Daly looks ageless in rare wedding photos with Vernon KayThe TV star took over hosting duties on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show – but stunned listeners with a big slip-up.WATCH: Tess Daly impresses fans with dietary changeVernon, 47, was reading out fan tributes to Soft Cell's Marc Almond when the mistake occurred. He read out one message which read: "Love Marc Almond! Great voice, so unique, his music has helped me through some dark days.READ: Tess Daly's favourite mouth-watering dish leaves fans intriguedMORE: Vernon Kay and Tess Daly fairytale wedding day - all the photos"I saw him at Pride, and I think I was the first one at Hyde Park to run down and wait for him at the front.