Royal Variety Performance viewers all have the same complaint about host Lee Mack’s voice – do you agree?
ROYAL Variety fans have all been left saying the same thing about host Lee Mack – after noticing something different.
The comedian – who is hosting the ITV broadcast – appeared to have a different voice during his opening segment.
Fans of Lee, 54, flooded social media to complain that they thought the star had made his voice sound more “posh”.
They speculated that he altered his accent in order to cater to the Royals, who watched on from the royal box.
Prince Edward and his wife Countess of Wessex, Sophie, represented the family at the coveted event this year.
Speaking directly to the Royals, fans couldn’t help but speculate that Lee had changed his accent to suit them.
“Just me or has Lee Mack poshed his voice up slightly?” one Royal Variety viewer wrote to Twitter minutes into the show.
“I know the royals aren’t used to hearing us common folk talk but come on, Lee #RoyalVarietyPerformance.”
“Why does Lee Mack’s voice sound different? Almost posh, like he’s putting it on,” a second chimed in.
“Why does Lee Mack sound so different!?” a third asked, while a fourth said: “Sounds like he’s got a cold.”
The Royal Variety Performance is the entertainment industry’s annual fundraising event for the Royal Variety Charity.
The charity is dedicated to giving support to those who have professionally served the entertainment industry and find themselves sick, impoverished or elderly.
The event has been staged since 1912 and is now watched by over 152 million TV viewers worldwide, making it the most successful and longest-running entertainment show in the world.
The performances on the night include everything from singers to comedians to magicians and dance acts.
This year’s show was recorded on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, with the performance attended by Prince Edward.