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Sparklefizz Tue 23-Jan-24 09:38:22

Maybe an annoying laugh is less noticeable if you're in someone's company, but when that person is on the radio/tv it seems much more noticeable .... or perhaps it's just me being curmudgeonly (sp?) ?

I'll start with Amanda Holden's "witch's cackle" and Vernon Kaye's manic laugh.

Jaberwok Fri 26-Jan-24 16:23:45

I don't think I know any of these laughter people!
Well, Terry Wogan, Greg ?,always turn him off, but the others??!!

Tenko Fri 26-Jan-24 15:56:22

Another vote for Elaine Paige and jimmy carr. I find their laughs annoying but I wouldn’t switch off. I like EPs radio 2 show as I love musical theatre. And I enjoy Jimmy Carr in 8 out of 10 cats . Although I find the guests more entertaining than him .

Puzzlelove Fri 26-Jan-24 15:51:43

Another one who can’t stand the silly laugh from Elaine Paige, I emailed the BBC a while ago to complain but she still does it.

Missiseff Fri 26-Jan-24 15:47:25

Sparklefizz

Grandmadinosaur On a whim I emailed Radio 2 as Elaine Page's snorting was just over the top. I had a reply from Malcolm, the producer, to say that it was perfectly natural and she didn't put it on.

What a horrible thing to do!
Are you perfect?

Snorkel Fri 26-Jan-24 15:43:20

Elaine Page aka The Poison Dwarf.
My friend who worked in entertainment went to her house for an interview to be her PA. She has worked with many well known 'personalities' but walked out of the interview before it was over.
I won't repeat the exact words but rancid sums it up.

Jules1960 Fri 26-Jan-24 15:03:24

And the voice

EEJit Fri 26-Jan-24 14:56:40

The only one that springs to mind is Jimmy Carr.

marionk Fri 26-Jan-24 14:41:39

Sarah Millican, that inane giggle!

Blossom5 Fri 26-Jan-24 14:26:22

That is Elaine Page

Blossom5 Fri 26-Jan-24 14:25:49

Can't stand her laugh

grannybuy Fri 26-Jan-24 13:33:58

Graham Norton

Noreen3 Fri 26-Jan-24 13:32:13

I was just going to put Rustie Lee too Chestnut.I agree,it's just so irritating to hear her laughing after everything she says.

missdeke Fri 26-Jan-24 13:28:24

Jules Hudson.

Nannytopsy Fri 26-Jan-24 13:27:31

Jimmy Carr

mae13 Fri 26-Jan-24 13:20:46

......and may I mention Claudia Winklemans fringe? Can she see beyond it?

DeeJaysMum Fri 26-Jan-24 13:19:17

Has anyone stopped to think that the way people laugh is completely natural and they can't control their natural laugh?
It's a lot like our natural accents, yes, we can put on a different one, but when we're acting naturally, our natural accent and/or laugh comes out.
I do accept that some people can 'put on' or over-play these things, but people shouldn't be slated for their 'natural' vocal traits.
I've seen so many people on this thread say they don't like Alison Hammond's laugh OR voice, she's a true Brummie (as am I), and she can't help the way she speaks/laughs.

mae13 Fri 26-Jan-24 13:18:38

Yes, Elaine Page's laugh is somewhat irritating - plus, those "horse teeth" cover her entire face. Cruel but true.

LovelyLady Fri 26-Jan-24 13:08:31

Davina McCall. It spoils The Masked Singer when she shouts loudly in a common then she laughs. Such a course voice. She’s good on the Programme that searches for families, although can appear false but on the Masked Singer, it irritates me when she shouts becoming a reason not to watch.

razzmatazz Fri 26-Jan-24 12:59:36

Alison Hammond.

Homesickforscotland Fri 26-Jan-24 12:46:27

Carol voderman

utterbliss Fri 26-Jan-24 12:42:41

Should read Amanda Holden & Michael McIntire.

Witzend Fri 26-Jan-24 12:42:27

specki4eyes

Witzend it's Alison Hammond...but everything about her has me scrabbling for the mute button....Wrenovations..take note! Amanda Holden,Elaine Page, Charlie Dimmock, Alan Carr... Ditto! Why do the programme/advert makers inflict these people on us?

Thanks - though what on earth made them pick her, goodness only knows!

utterbliss Fri 26-Jan-24 12:39:26

Knitandnatter, I so agree with you. I wish I could laugh like Mutley. My husband often has a "Mutley " laugh.

I find Alison Hammond annoying, plus Rustie Lee, and Amanda Holland, Michael Macintrie.

clairefraser1 Fri 26-Jan-24 12:32:22

Jimmy Carr, it sounds so false

Alison333 Fri 26-Jan-24 12:29:05

I can't bear any celebrity who leans back and claps while 'laughing', so fake and over-controlled.