After appearing today on This Morning, Barry Humphries, a veteran comedian caused an internet frenzy by mistaking Phillip Schofield for host Dermot O’Leary.
The 87-year-old – who is the comic behind the outlandish Dame Edna Everage – jokingly praised the British presenter for his bravery in coming out as gay – despite it actually being Phillip who announced his sexuality in February 2020.
Viewers were left in hysterics throughout Barry’s interview with Dermot and his co-host Alison Hammond, with one fan writing: ‘Possibly the best interview I’ve seen in a while, Barry confusing Dermot with Phil.’
Veteran comedian Barry Humphries (pictured) has caused a frenzy online after appearing on This Morning today and mistaking host Dermot O’Leary for his colleague Phillip Schofield
The 87-year-old – who is the comic behind the outlandish Dame Edna Everage – jokingly praised the presenter (pictured) for his bravery in coming out as gay – despite it actually being Phillip who announced his sexuality in February 2020
Appearing on the ITV show today, Barry, who arrived with tissue stuck between his shirt and neck after being rushed into makeup, discussed his ‘very good memory’ ahead of his tour.
He then went on to add to Dermot: ‘And incidentally I want to congratulate you by the way, seriously, on your courage.’
Alison burst out laughing as he continued: ‘Last year, no, no, when he came out and told us about his sexuality. Because I think a lot of people respected you for that.’
A laughing Dermot replied: ‘Thank you. I’ll pass that on to the gentleman who’s here from Monday to Thursday…
‘Don’t worry, your memory is crystal clear. Thank you for your kind comments,’ he added after the comic said: ‘Sorry, have I…’
Reaction: Viewers went into a frenzy during Barry’s interview to Dermot and Alison Hammond.
Viewers were quick to react to the interview, with many saying they were left in tears from laughing.
One person wrote: ‘Omg Barry Humphries’ comments to Dermot and then Alison’s laugh are hilarious.’
Another said: ‘Barry Humphries is a legend and there needs to be more celebrities with this kind of honesty.’
A third added: Could this interview get any more funny? I’m literally roaring with laughter! Barry Humphries is hilarious! He has just mistaken Dermot O’Leary for Phillip Schofield.’
Barry appeared on ITV’s Today Show today with tissue between his neck and shirt after he was rushed to apply makeup. He discussed his “very good memory” ahead of the tour. The This Morning hosts
One fourth said that Barry was one of their best guests in years. I’m in hysterics.’
Barry was stripped of the ‘Barry Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2019 after he made comments likening transgenderism and a fashion’ in an interview in 2018 with The Spectator.
“How many types of lavatory do you need?” This is a pretty horrible thing when taught to children by crazy teachers,” Barry said at the time.