Paul McCartney arrived unexpectedly at Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles to grace Deon Cole’s comedy show, where he took to the stage to tell a few jokes. Deon welcomed his musician friend to the stage, and the audience applauded the surprise performance.
Deon, who mentioned that they smoked together before the show, took to social media to share the wholesome moment Paul stepped in. “My friend Paul came to watch me work on new material last night. We had a blast,” the 52-year-old actor and comedian wrote.
Paul McCartney Graced The Comedy Show Stage
My friend Paul came to watch me work on new material last night. We had a blast. “Ok, Mister” now streaming on Netflix, please check it out and spread the word. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/jz22BlYnIi
— DEON COLE (@deoncole) September 18, 2024
Deon joked about getting high with Paul, noting that the crowd refused to acknowledge him, to which someone in the audience replied that they did. The comedy star clapped back at the fans by asking them to “Shut the f—k up.
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Next, Paul took over the mic and commended Deon’s jokes, noting his material was impressive while the crowd laughed. Deon claimed he would rather make his jokes in front of a small club than at a bigger audience.
Fans React To Paul McCartney’s Surprise Visit
Fans were impressed by Deon’s relationship with the Beatles bandmate and his surprise visit to the venue. “SIR, that’s The SIR Paul McCartney! You’re global! And I love that for you!” someone exclaimed, while another added that they were expecting a random Paul to walk in rather than Paul.
Meanwhile, Deon’s latest Netflix comedy special Deon Cole: Ok, Mister hit the top 3 of the streaming platform’s list of top TV shows streaming in the U.S. “Netflix special was hilarious. You told some of our secrets lol,” a third follower responded, while a fourth gushed about how much their mother loves the show.