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Raye hits back at ticket touts over Royal Albert show

Raye said the sign-up for her five-thousand-seat show drew 1.8 million people, and she blames touts for overwhelming it; the odds were never friendly.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Wake Up, America
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSinger Raye is firing back at ticket touts after one point eight million people signed up for her five thousand seat Royal Albert Hall show.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFooting report: that's one seat for every three hundred and sixty fans. Everybody's on shaky ground, and the touts are in orthopedic shoes.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThree hundred and sixty?

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStanding room only, Chip. Everybody's standing, and the touts are sitting.

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