BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT SEMI-FINALIST KEV ORKIAN ‘SHOW IS TOUGH ON COMEDIANS’

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June 1 2010

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Kev Orkian, one of semi-finalists for Britain’s Got Talent has revealed
that the show is a ‘tough gig’ for comedians.

Speaking to entertainment website Digital Spy, the British-Armenian
comedian said that due to the shows format, it can be difficult for
a stand-up to have enough time to convince judges and the audience
that they should progress to the next round.

Orkian said: “I think the main reason that there has been a lack
of comedy acts is that trying to prove yourself in two minutes is a
tough ask.”

“It’s a really tough gig. To go out there, establish a character,
make people love you, then make people laugh, and finish off with
the big gag, standing ovation and applause, all in two minutes,
that’s like drawing blood out of a stone really.”

Orkian is due to compete in the second semi-final of Britain’s Got
Talent tonight, said that if he manages to win his way through to
the final on Saturday, he will produce something special.

“One of the reasons I came on this show was for the challenge. If
people enjoy it and push me through to Saturday, I will pull something
even more amazing out of the hat.”

Other comedians and variety acts are rumoured to have turned down
appearances on the show due to worries about a bad performance
affecting their reputation.

From: A. Papazian