Michael McIntyre makes huge TV announcement as he celebrates career milestone - 'It's an honour'

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Comedy king Michael McIntyre is set to dazzle fans with a special BBC comedy special, marking his incredible 25-year journey in stand-up.The laugh-out-loud special, which plans to premiere on BBC One and iPlayer later this year, sees the comedy maestro grace the illustrious London Palladium stage with his sharp humour and hilarious observations.

In a chat about his landmark moment, McIntyre gushed: "I've had an amazing 25 years since my first stand-up gig and the BBC have been such a huge part of that, giving me some wonderful stages on which to perform from Live at the Apollo, to Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Michael McIntyre's Big Show." Overflowing with joy, he quipped: "Which is why it's so befitting and such an honour to be celebrating this milestone with this stand-up special of all new jokes on BBC One and iPlayer." Although the broadcast date remains under wraps, ecstatic fans can land themselves a spot in the audience courtesy by applying via the Applause Store.

BBC Entertainment boss Kalpna Patel-Knight joined in the festivities, exclaiming, "Michael is a much loved Saturday night staple for so many and it is such a joy that he will be celebrating 25 years by bringing his new stand-up right here on the BBC." She assured viewers that they're in store for a side-splitting evening, concluding her statement by assuring fans: "It's going to be a superb night with plenty of laughs." Michael's journey to comedy stardom began back in 2003, starting off at places like Banana Cabaret in Balham before his career took off and he became the youngest ever host of the Royal Variety Performance in 2010.