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Sara Pascoe: Shy Comedian Fired From Panel Show
27 Oct
Summary
- Sara Pascoe was fired from Wall of Fame due to shyness.
- She struggled to speak when her jokes weren't well-received.
- Panel shows lack platforms for upcoming comedians, says Pascoe.
Comedian Sara Pascoe shared that she was dismissed from the Sky1 panel show Wall of Fame due to extreme shyness. Pascoe, who replaced Tamara Ecclestone, appeared in eight episodes before the program's cancellation in 2011. She explained that after her jokes failed to land, she became silent, finding panel shows vastly different from stand-up.
Pascoe also critiqued the television industry, stating that panel shows are too cautious and do not offer sufficient platforms for emerging comedians. She believes this is due to financial pressures on broadcasters, making them hesitant to take risks on new talent.
Separately, Pascoe recently discussed her departure from The Great British Sewing Bee in 2025, which she claimed replaced her with a younger host, Sophie Willan. While acknowledging the harshness of show business, Pascoe expressed gratitude for her past work and hopes to return to Sewing Bee as a contestant.
