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Jonathan Ross reveals his role in Michael McIntyre’s big break

Jonathan Ross reveals his role in Michael McIntyre’s big break — Michael McIntyre and Jonathan Ross (PA)

Fri, 01 Jan, 2021 - 08:16

Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor

Jonathan Ross has revealed the role he inadvertently played in landing comedian Michael McIntyre his big break.

The chat show host said his agent used him as leverage to get the then-unknown performer a slot in the Royal Variety Performance in 2006.

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