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Comedian Dave Hughes Heckled Over Son Jokes
27 Jan
Summary
- An audience member attempted to censor Dave Hughes' jokes about his son.
- The incident occurred 20 minutes into a stand-up set in Noosa.
- The heckler was a carer who left after an argument with her patient.

Comedian Dave Hughes, known for his 33-year career, encountered an unusual situation during a recent stand-up performance in Noosa. Approximately 20 minutes into his set at the J Theatre, an audience member in the front row stood and shouted, demanding Hughes stop making jokes about his son, Rafferty. Hughes attempted to explain that their relationship involved mutual teasing and was based on love, but the woman remained unconvinced and eventually left the venue.
Following the show, Hughes learned the woman was present as a carer for another audience member who also departed shortly after. Hughes expressed that had he known the circumstances, he would have offered the other audience member a lift home or a refund. The incident, which Hughes shared on Instagram, drew supportive comments from fans praising his handling of the situation.




