'Show Me the Funny' comic eliminated after hospital gig

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Rudi Lickwood became the fourth contestant eliminated from ITV1's Show Me the Funny tonight after a gig in front of hospital staff.



The former Eddie Murphy lookalike was accused of too much "faffing" by guest judge and ex-nurse Jo Brand, and was eliminated after a unanimous vote by the judges.

Brand told Lickwood: "I thought you did far too much faffing about with the audience when actually you could have filled that time much better with some jokes."

Alan Davies agreed, saying: "Unfortunately Rudi you're coming from a long way back after last week. You really had to pull something out of the bag tonight."

After his exit, Lickwood said: "There's a lot for me to feel disappointed about because it was quite clear that I hadn't stormed the gig. But it is what it is - no gig is ever perfect."

Judge Kate Copstick also warned fellow contestant Stuart Goldsmith: "If your arse stays as tight as it is, it's not going to be on that stage for much longer."

Show Me the Funny continues next Monday at 9pm on ITV1.