Strictly Come Dancing 2016: Peter Kay splits opinions on Twitter with his joke

He is among the funniest comedians within the enterprise.

However Peter Kay break up the opinions of his followers on Saturday night time after making a shock look on Strictly Come Dancing. 

Pretending to be one of many workers on location on the Blackpool ballroom, the 43-year-old launched into a humorous skit with Decide Rinder - which some followers interpreted as a homophobic joke.

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Splitting opinions: Peter Kay made a shock look on Strictly on Saturday night time - which divided his loyal followers 

The comic first emerged when Claudia introduced she had enlisted the assistance of somebody to learn out the voting phrases and circumstances.

Clad in a hi-vis vest and hat pulled proper down over his eyes, the comic invoked humour even from his look as he started to speak to the contestants about his annoying day getting ready for the present.

Nevertheless in a while he caught sight of Decide Rinder, and winked on the digicam: 'Cling on let me say good day to this fellow, he is incredible.'

Offensive? Pretending to be one of many workers on location at Blackpool, the 43-year-old launched into a humorous skit with Decide Rinder - which some interpreted as a homophobic joke

Not impressed: A number of viewers at residence took to Twitter to specific their disgust at what they interpreted as a homophobic joke

Approaching the TV choose, Peter proceeded to provide him a hug, however jolted away when Rinder reciprocated the love. 

In his ordinary humour, the Lancashire native mentioned to the cameras: 'Regular! Watch it my lad!' earlier than pointing to his rear and joking: 'This case is firmly closed!'

Whereas the scene was met with hilarity from the contestants and stay viewers, a number of viewers at residence took to Twitter to specific their disgust at what they interpreted as a homophobic joke. 

Humorous man: When issues received flirty with Decide Rinder, the Lancashire native mentioned to the cameras: 'Regular! Watch it my lad!' earlier than pointing to his rear and joking: 'This case is closed!'

One person referred to as the comedian 'homophobic and talentless' whereas one other wrote: 'Not solely cozy with the marginally homophobic routine Peter Kay simply did then. Or is it simply me??'

Others agreed, writing that the gag was merely looking for 'low cost laughs' and that he can solely get away with it due to his high-profile standing.

Nevertheless many followers didn't hestitate to deal with how ridiculous the claims had been, penning the skit as merely light-hearted enjoyable.

Ridiculous: Nevertheless many followers didn't hestitate to deal with how ridiculous the claims had been, penning the skit as merely light-hearted enjoyable

Recover from it: One person referred to as critics 'over-sensitive' 

In on the act: One other noticed that Peter and Rob are literally mates, so it was under no circumstances insulting

One person wrote in anger: 'Twitter meltdown as Peter Kay accused of homophobia on SCD! Some folks must get a grip? Over delicate and forever-offended garbage.'

Whereas one other noticed: 'Peter Kay and Robert Rinder are mates. It wasn't homophobia, it was a joke which I am positive Rob Rinder was in on.'

Tons of of different viewers had been as an alternative fast to reward the well-known Northerner for what was a hilarious addition to the present's glitzy night at Blackpool. 

Good job: Tons of of different viewers had been as an alternative fast to reward the well-known Northerner for what a hilarious addition to the present's glitzy night at Blackpool

Massive followers: Loads of different viewers took to reward the comic's efforts

New job? Many famous that the comic was a 'beautiful contact' to Blackpool and even referred to as on him to be made one of many hosts

The humorous man first started to complain about how strenuous preparations for the present has been for workers, admitting the crew 'aught to have seen the visitors' on the way in which in, earlier than turning to MP Ed and telling him: 'You've got received Balls you.'

He then proceeded to learn out the voting phrases and circumstances on Claudia's behalf - however complained that the auto cue was shifting too quick, leading to hysterical laughter from this yr's hopefuls and execs. 

Addressing the net vote, he then recycled one in all his well-known jokes, telling viewers that they may assist the acts by 'getting on tinternet'. 

Viewers praised the witty scene, noting that the comic was a 'beautiful contact' to Blackpool and even referred to as on him to be made one of many hosts. 

Fan favorite: Viewers praised the witty scene, noting that the comic was a 'beautiful contact' to Blackpool and even referred to as on him to be made one of many hosts

 

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