Kevin Bridges

Comedian Kevin Bridges joked about the Queen's death during a performance last night and said: "She won't be the only old woman to die this winter".

Bridges added: "Thank you for always coming to these shows." "The show is going ahead. Comedian Kevin Bridges joked about the Queen's death during a performance last night and said: "She won't be the only old woman to die this winter".

Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges has been slammed for making a "distasteful" joke about the Queen's death at his Glasgow gig.

You snowflakes are exhausting". One wrote: "True, old people will likely die because they can't afford to turn on their heating", while another typed: "Wait, why are the far-right edge-lords getting angry with Kevin Bridges? Probably the last show before we back into lockdown."

KEVIN Bridges has pressed ahead with a run of shows in Glasgow despite many events being cancelled in the wake of the Queen's death, joking…

"The show is going ahead, she's not going to be the only old woman to die this winter." [workers could be due a Bank Holiday](https://www.thenational.scot/news/21239255.queens-funeral-will-bank-holiday/), Bridges joked members of the audience were "checking their phones to see if they've got the day off in the morning". [after the 96-year-old's death was announced yesterday](https://www.thenational.scot/news/21239410.queens-body-will-moved-edinburgh-balmoral-death/), at a gig he described as "the only fucking show in Britain going ahead this evening".

Comedian Kevin Bridges jokes we're heading 'back into lockdown' following Queen's death, during Glasgow set.

[King Charles, and daughter Princess Anne](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-died-with-charles-and-anne-by-side-as-others-dashed-to-balmoral-17332682/) by her side. The monarch died peacefully yesterday with the now-King Charles III and Anne, Princess Royal, at her bedside. ‘Watched the Kevin Bridges clip – there’s nothing offensive or controversial about it. [Harry Styles applauding the Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-elizabeth-ii-harry-styles-leads-tribute-during-new-york-show-17333438/) during his New York gig, former [ Royal aide Paul Burrell choked back tears ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-dead-paul-burrell-pays-tribute-to-surrogate-mother-17333416/)as he recalled the moment he heard the sad news of the Queen’s death. [earlier seen leaving Balmoral for London,](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/king-and-queen-leave-balmoral-to-fly-back-to-london-on-private-jet-17334845/) as the King prepares to address the nation at 6pm tonight. [ live blog](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) for the latest updates. [What happens next following the death of the Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17326775/) [Will there be a bank holiday to mourn the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/will-there-be-a-bank-holiday-to-mourn-the-queen-17331207/) [Britain officially enters period of mourning after death of Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/britain-officially-enters-period-of-mourning-after-death-of-queen-17328512/) [King Charles coronation: When might it be and will it be a bank holiday?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-death-will-we-get-a-bank-holiday-for-king-charles-iiis-coronation-17333828/) [Map shows procession route for Queen lying in state](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/procession-route-for-the-queens-state-funeral-confirmed-17333161/) [Sign the book of condolence](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) [to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) [concerns were raised about her health ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queen-under-medical-supervision-with-doctors-concerned-for-her-health-17324392/)by doctors, with members of the [Royal Family](https://metro.co.uk/tag/royal-family/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1) rushing to Scotland to be by her side. [such as the Mercury Prize](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/mercury-prize-2022-food-offered-to-charity-after-awards-show-postponed-17331521/), were postponed. [the Queen’s death](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-the-uks-longest-reigning-monarch-dies-aged-96-17324332/) as he took to the stage in the hours after the news broke. [surrounded by her family](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-died-with-charles-and-anne-by-side-as-others-dashed-to-balmoral-17332682/), after a reign of 70 years. [Queen Elizabeth II ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/)has died after 70 years on the throne, with her death announced by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

The Scottish comic performed a show in Glasgow venue OVOHydro on Thursday 8 September, shortly after it was announced Queen Elizabeth II had died in Balmoral, ...

[including the Mercury Prize](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/merucry-prize-2022-postponed-queen-dies-b2163479.html), in the wake of the news, Bridges called his gig “the only f***ing show in Britain going ahead this evening”. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Or folk laughing at it. “That Kevin Bridges opening set isn’t even bad. “Good evening on this historic evening,” he greeted the crowd, as seen in video footage taken at the show. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Others called the joke “disgusting”, while one fan stated: “Not sure what’s worse: Kevin Bridges joking about the Queen dying. [rising energy prices](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/what-is-the-energy-price-cap-uk-b2162449.html), joking that Prime Minister Liz Truss would use the Queen’s death to “add a zero” onto the £2,500 price cap she announced hours before the news broke. [Follow the latest updates as the world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-elizabeth-ii-death-funeral-latest-news-b2163456.html) [Kevin Bridges](/topic/kevin-bridges) has divided fans with jokes referencing the [Queen following the news of her death](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-dead-elizabeth-ii-news-b1721727.html).

While some comedy events were cancelled at short notice, Bridges' show at the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow went ahead. The doors of the venue had already been opened ...

When Bridges took to the stage he is alleged to have made some jokes about the events of the day. The launch of the new BBC Two Dylan Moran comedy Stuck was postponed last night. While some comedy events were cancelled at short notice, Bridges' show at the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow went ahead.

Kevin Bridges comedy set at the Hydro began shortly after the announcement of the Queen's death, with some audience members posting that the controversial ...

She’s not the only old woman that’s going to die this winter. “And, the show is going ahead. The new head of state, a wee dog. I’m getting ready, this is probably the last show before we go back into lockdown. “The doors were at half six and she hung on. So I’m sure it’ll be in all of the papers in the morning.

KEVIN Bridges has pressed ahead with a run of shows in Glasgow despite many events being cancelled in the wake of the Queen's death, joking…

"The show is going ahead, she's not going to be the only old woman to die this winter." [workers could be due a Bank Holiday](https://www.thenational.scot/news/21239255.queens-funeral-will-bank-holiday/), Bridges joked members of the audience were "checking their phones to see if they've got the day off in the morning". [after the 96-year-old's death was announced yesterday](https://www.thenational.scot/news/21239410.queens-body-will-moved-edinburgh-balmoral-death/), at a gig he described as "the only fucking show in Britain going ahead this evening".

The Scottish comedian has appeared on popular BBC shows including Have I Got News For You and Live at the Apollo.

That's not offensive to the queen at all. A third said: "Disgusting/distasteful comments - trying to make jokes when it's wasn't the time or will ever be the time for jokes of that nature." One wrote: "True, old people will likely die because they can't afford to turn on their heating." Another said: "Wait, why are the far-right edge-lords getting angry with Kevin Bridges? One said: "Kevin Bridges well and truly shown his true colours - vile," while another added: "I was there and it was uncomfortable to listen to". Or fact that I’m meant to be going to see him in a week or so. Was looking forward to it, but not sure now." "People checking their phones to see if they've got the day off in the morning. One person added: "Not sure what's worse: Kevin Bridges joking about the Queen dying. The show is going ahead. Kevin added: "I'm doing it for Lizzie and I've worn a black suit as a tribute. The doors were at 6.30pm and she hung on, it's what she would have wanted, so welcome."

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Stick him on the money til he f*****g heels.” So I’m sure it’ll be in all of the papers in the morning. The new head of state, a wee dog [King Charles Spaniel].

KEVIN BRIDGES has sparked backlash after reportedly making jokes about Queen Elizabeth II, just hours after the news of her death was confirmed by ...

I used to like Kevin Bridges but he’s out of order on this occasion. “This is not the time for mocking our Queen. Was looking forward to it, but not sure now.” Probably the last show before we go back into lockdown." [Queen Elizabeth II](/latest/queen)’s death by linking it to the cost of living crisis during a performance last night. "The show is going ahead, she's not going to be the only old woman to die this winter."

The comedian, from Clydebank in Scotland, said on stage that the Queen "won't be the only old woman to die this winter" in a reference to the cost of living ...

Yet another said: "See that Kevin Bridges joke about the queen not being the only old person to die this winter. Another said: "Not sure what’s worse: Kevin Bridges joking about the Queen dying. Another said: "Wait, why are the far-right edge-lords getting angry with Kevin Bridges? He said: "People checking their phones to see if they've got the day off in the morning. That’s not offensive to the queen at all. "The show is going ahead. Was looking forward to it, but not sure now." One wrote: "True, old people will likely die because they can't afford to turn on their heating." He made the joke at a gig in Glasgow that he quipped was the only one still going ahead. You snowflakes are exhausting". Probably the last show before we back into lockdown." Yet many others backed him - and said he was just stating a fact, [the Mirror reports](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/comic-kevin-bridges-slammed-joke-27950874).

The Hydro have confirmed that the comedy shows will go ahead this weekend following the announcement of the Queen's death yesterday (8 September).

The new head of state, a wee dog. She’s not the only old woman that’s going to die this winter. “And, the show is going ahead. I’m getting ready, this is probably the last show before we go back into lockdown. [Hydro ](/news/arcade-fire-glasgow-hydro-gig-to-go-ahead-despite-sexual-assault-allegations-against-frontman-3828674)began taking in guests just as the announcement of the Queen’s death hit Britain, at 6.30pm yesterday. So I’m sure it’ll be in all of the papers in the morning.

The comedian is currently performing shows in Glasgow as part of his world tour.

- Glasgow - Manchester The people were removed and the show went on.