Dave Hughes Ejects Three Women After Expletive-Laden Onstage Rant During Comedy Show

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Dave Hughes Ejects Chatty Audience Members During Adelaide Fringe Show
By Ashley Nickel for Daily Mail Australia
Published: 08:33 GMT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 08:52 GMT, 9 March 2025

Australian comedian Dave “Hughesy” Hughes made headlines after booting three women from his Adelaide Fringe show for incessant talking. The 54-year-old halted his performance to deliver a fiery rant, declaring, *“I’m sorry, it’s my f*king show, you have to shut up!”

[Image: Dave Hughes on stage during the incident. Caption: Hughesy confronted the group mid-show, calling their behavior “the height of rudeness.”]

The tense moment unfolded Friday night as Hughes paused his WTF? comedy set to address the disruptive trio seated near the front. Audience footage captured the crowd chanting “out!” as Hughes warned, *“If you talk one more time, you’re out. This is f*king ridiculous.” The women were escorted out shortly after, with one reportedly kissing Hughes on the cheek before leaving.

Audience Backs Hughes’ No-Nonsense Approach
Support flooded social media, with fans praising Hughes for taking a stand. “Good on him—people talking through shows ruin it for everyone,” one comment read. Another added, “It’s his stage; respect the performer or leave.”

[Image: Hughes pointing at the audience. Caption: The crowd cheered as the women were removed from the venue.]

Hughes’ WTF? show, part of the month-long Adelaide Fringe Festival, featured adult-oriented content with tickets priced between $39 and $49. The festival’s website noted the act included “occasional, mild coarse language,” though Hughes’ outburst exceeded expectations.

Adelaide Fringe: A Hub for Bold Performances
The incident highlights the challenges performers face at live events. The Adelaide Fringe, running through March 23, is Australia’s largest arts festival, attracting diverse acts and audiences. While most attendees respect performers, Hughes’ viral moment underscores the friction that can arise in crowded, lively venues.

[Image: Hughes with his wife, Holly. Caption: The comedian’s no-tolerance policy earned mixed reactions online.]

Despite the disruption, Hughes completed his weekend shows without further incidents. Daily Mail Australia reached out to his management for comment but received no immediate response.

The Takeaway
Hughes’ blunt response has sparked debates about audience etiquette. As one supporter noted, “You pay to hear the performer, not chat with friends.” Whether you love his style or not, Hughes made one thing clear: interrupt his show, and you’ll be shown the door.

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