However, viewers were disappointed with comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, who were hosting the show for the first time. (Image: ITV)Introducing the royals, Rob said: "We are also joined by some special royal guest tonight. (Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX)Taking to Twitter to slam the presenters, one viewer said: "This is painfully awful #RoyalVarietyPerformance""Wow @robbeckettcomic and @RomeshRanga hosting the royal variety is painful," added another. A third said: "Poor Wills & Kate having to force laughter for these 2 idiots""Dear God how awful are these two hosts on #RoyalVarietyPerformance I feel so sorry for the Royals having to endure such inane c***," said a fourth. One fan said: "@robbeckettcomic and @RomeshRanga and absolutely hilarious opening the #RoyalVarietyPerformance crying""Fully LOVE Romesh + Rob hosting #RoyalVarietyPerformance," added another.

Source: Daily Mirror December 10, 2019 20:31 UTC