Comic Nick Swardson followed a disastrous performance in Colorado with a promise to “make it up” to the city where he was escorted off stage 20 minutes into his stand-up set.
On Sunday at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, Swardson, 47, admittedly intoxicated, was removed from the stage to the sound of an angry crowd booing him after he stammered what appeared to be an absurd opening during his headlining appearance. Tuesday, the Grandma's Boy The actor released a statement regarding the incident.
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“I just woke up casually to TMZ” he wrote on X, referring to the news site's article about reduced performance. “Travel tip: Don’t drink or take edibles at high altitudes. Damn cerebral diarrhea. I'll make it up to Beaver Creek! »
The Hollywood Reporter contacted Swardson's representatives for further comment on the incident, but did not immediately receive a response Tuesday.
In videos posted online, Swardson is seen on stage at the Vilar Performing Arts Center trying to get his idea of an action star. Jason Statham while going. Instead, he kept saying, “Here we go” and “Jason Statham as The beekeeper» to the great dismay of an increasingly angry public.
“You suck!” Someone is heard screaming in the clip. “No!” several audience members responded angrily when the comic asked if they wanted him to finish his Statham bit.
The comedian, who in addition to his stand-up is known for his work in his friend Adam Sandler's Hollywood comedies, including Grownups 2, Just go aheadAnd You don't mess with the Zohanwas believed by a participant being “bombarded out of one’s mind” during the performance; Given the comic's message on Monday, this fan seems to have been right.
After Swardson was removed from the stage, a stage manager addressed the situation with the audience.
“We have decided to end the show early in the best interest of those who purchased tickets,” he said. “We apologize for what you saw tonight. Please email the box office. We will respond to inquiries and process credits and refunds.
Swardson is scheduled for a performance tonight in Aspen, Colorado.
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