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Natalie Corner

Paul Chuckle seen for first time since brother's death as he rubs shoulders with Lewis Capaldi

Chuckle Brother Paul Elliot has been seen out and about for the first time following his brother Jimmy's death .

Paul, who has lost two of his three brothers in the space of just 11 months, took a selfie with singer Lewis Capaldi at Camp Bestival.

The comedian posted the snap writing: "Great set @LewisCapaldi and good to meet you."

Paul, who had donned a colourful bird print shirt and black trousers, wasn't done there with his celeb spotting, he then shared a picture of himself with X Factor stars RakSu.

He gushed over the lads: "One of the best acts ever @RakSuMusic to win @TheXFactor here with me @CampBestival."

Paul Chuckle got a selfie with Lewis Capaldi (Twitter)
The comedian rubbed shoulders with X Factor group RakSu (Twitter)

Paul attended the festival, which is in the grounds of Lulworth Castle in Dorset, with his wife Sue just days after news of .

He appeared in good spirits as he watched RakSu from the side of the stage during their set and later shared a smiling selfie with Sue.

The Chuckle Brother added a poignant hashtag in his caption, writing: "Me and Sue watching @LewisCapaldi after my set @CampBestival #TheShowMustGoOn"

Jimmy Patton was last seen at the funeral of his brother Barry looking frail (John Rainford/WENN)

Jimmy's death came less than a year after their brother Barry Elliot, 73, died from bone cancer.

The 87-year-old, who was a regular on their children's show Chucklevision, also had a successful career with his older brother Brian Patton, starting off as The Patton Brothers.

He had enjoyed two years of married bliss with his much-younger wife Amy, who he'd met over Facebook and courted Amy for 18 months before asking her to marry him, which they did with a lavish ceremony in April 2017.

Jimmy was last seen at his brother's funeral being helped by his wife Amy Phillips , 27,he looked frail as he made his way into the church on crutches.

Paul had to clear up confusion over his brother's death (Mark Thomas/REX)

Paul was forced to clear up confusion that he had passed away, responding to several followers who shared their devastation.

One followers wrote: "Bro how was i planning today to see paul chuckle in sheff next month n he’s just DIED. rip paulio," one wrote.

Retweeting the message, Paul quipped: "No I’m alive and kicking. My brother Jimmy died."

Another follower had told Paul to "RIP sweet prince", to which Paul replied: "Not me, my older brother."

And he had to set straight yet another who had written: "This world is falling apart, Paul Chuckle has now died a year after his brother."

"Nobody told me," he replied with a beer emoji.

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