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Janey Godley thanks Edinburgh fans as comic's show receives standing ovation

Scottish comedian Janey Godley got a standing ovation at her Edinburgh show over the weekend, as she thanked her fans for their love and support.

The funny woman has been battling cancer and despite having a full hysterectomy, she will have to battle stage-three ovarian cancer for "the rest of her life". She spoke to Lorraine Kelly at the time of her diagnosis, and shared that she wanted to "go out with a bang" by continuing on with her Not Dead Yet tour in 2023.

Janey confirmed to fans that this tour would be the last of her stage career, due to her illness. At the time, Janey told Lorraine: "I don’t know how long I’ve got, but like a mayfly, I’m gonna enjoy it while I can.

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"And I’m gonna go on tour, and if I’m gonna go out, I’m gonna go out with a bang.”

She has been posting regular updates about her tour to social media, with her most recent gig happening at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre over the weekend.

And on Instagram, Janey shared a video of the Edinburgh crowd giving her standing ovation as she walked on stage, as she captioned the post: "What a great opening thanks Edinburgh Festival Theatre ! And @ashleystorrie supporting got a standing ovation!"

Fans flocked to Janey's comments section to share their love and appreciation for the star. One Instagram user wrote: "Never laughed so much for such a long time . I wish we could get you on prescription ….Thankyou."

Another said: "Such a brilliant show!"

And a third wrote: "Absolutely fantastic show. I've got sore cheeks with laughing!"

More comments read: "Fantastic show tonight never laughed so much as I did tonight."

Others said: "Brilliant show!! Something inside SO strong!"

And finally, one concluded: "You both were outstanding, my cheeks hurt from laughing…totally worth the 6hr drive and would do it all again in a heartbeat."

Janey will be back on stage in Greenock, at the Beacon Arts venue on February 21 and February 22. Tickets are available from her website.

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