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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.

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.

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.

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 13:20:46

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

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

Jimmy Carr

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

Jules Hudson.

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.

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

Graham Norton

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

Can't stand her laugh

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

That is Elaine Page

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

Sarah Millican, that inane giggle!

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

The only one that springs to mind is Jimmy Carr.

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

And the voice

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.

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?

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.

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 .

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??!!

Gwenisgreat Fri 26-Jan-24 16:28:31

Jimmy Carr and Amanda Holden make a good cackling couple

2507C0 Fri 26-Jan-24 16:41:28

Jimmy Carr. Awful laugh. Not funny.

essjay Fri 26-Jan-24 16:44:07

Rusty lee and everything i have been watching on My5 she has been on

Chestnut Fri 26-Jan-24 16:49:57

I watched the local news on ITV Meridian last night and there was a man and woman on the sofa reading some very serious news, then they reached the quirky, funny stories at the end and the mood became lighter. Something funny was mentioned and the woman suddenly gave out a very loud laugh which shocked me. Then she did it again. The poor chap sitting next to her had it going straight in his left ear. I will try and find out her name.

TG3465 Fri 26-Jan-24 16:52:14

I like Alison Hammond's laugh, and Alesha Dixon's snicker. They both make me smile. Dislikes - definitely Jimmy Carr, so false sounding. Not a fan of Rustie Lee's laugh either.

Georgesgran Fri 26-Jan-24 16:58:40

They are all on TV/radio ad nauseam Jaberwok and it looks as if most of us are in agreement on those named.

bigmama1960 Fri 26-Jan-24 17:03:25

Me too, it's so annoying 😑 🙄