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THIS is the shock moment Katherine Ryan joked about Holly Willoughby’s kidnap ordeal.

She also made comments about Alison Hammond’s weight live on stage.

Katherine Ryan at the Gladiator II premiere.
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Katherine Ryan made a savage joke about Holly Willoughby's kidnap ordealCredit: Getty
Katherine Ryan performing on stage with a microphone.
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The Netflix star took to the stage after Channel 5 aired a documentary on the plotCredit: Getty
Holly Willoughby on the set of This Morning.
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Holly Willoughby quit This Morning after details of the Plumb's vile plan emergedCredit: Rex

Katherine, 41, is one of the UK's most in-demand comedians who is .

She's appeared on huge shows such as  8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and Have I Got News For You.

The star has had multiple stand-up specials released on Netflix and took to the stage for the BBC's Live At the Apollo.

However, The Duchess personality made controversial jokes at a recent show about Holly Willoughby's kidnapping ordeal.

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Gavin Plumb was previously convicted of planning to kidnap and murder the former This Morning presenter.

, the longtime ITV presenter stepped away from her role on the daily flagship magazine programme.

Channel 5 recently aired a documentary that detailed every part of his sick plan.

This situation was turned into comedy fodder for Katherine's latest act.

At a recent show, she asked the audience: "Do you remember that heavy man, Gavin Plumb?

"Who was arrested after he was caught trying to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby, the nation's sweetheart? Do you remember him?

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Katherine continued: "He was very dangerous when they apprehended him, he had weapons in his house. He had kidnapped women before.

"He was stalking Holly Willoughby, he was obsessed with her. He knew the map of her house and the route she took to work.

"They caught him in international chat rooms trying to find an accomplice to fly to the UK and help him kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby.

"Yet, at his trial a white woman over 40 was his lawyer.

"She stood before the nation, the judge and the jury, and her entire defense was, and I quote, 'my client, never would have killed Holly Willoughby. Look at him. He's too fat to jump over her fence'.

She added: "Maam, how dare you. I got a lot of big girlfriends who could kill Holly Willoughby tonight.

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"Took Alison Hammond like a week."

The audience in attendance did laugh at her joke as she added: "It could be done."

Headshot of Katherine Ryan at a book launch.
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Katherine is known for her shar sense of humourCredit: Getty
Alison Hammond at the BAFTA Nominees' Party.
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She also made a quip about Alison Hammond's weightCredit: PA
Holly Willoughby on the set of This Morning.
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Gavin Plumb has been convicted of conspiracy to kidnap and murder HollyCredit: Rex
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