ITV viewers shocked at ‘car crash’ Michael Barrymore interview where he claims he has no idea who presenters are

This Morning viewers have flooded to social media in shock after Michael Barrymore's 'car crash' interview.

Look, we've all been there when we've forgotten someone's name or where we know them from and have to awkwardly manoeuvre our way through the conversation without them realising, but to admit to it on national TV is rather awkward.

Earlier today (3 August) actor, comedian and former game show presenter Barrymore appeared on This Morning to discuss his return to the theatre with Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle.

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Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond originally stood in on the programme when Phillip Schofield left ITV after it came out he'd had an affair with a younger employee and Holly Willoughby took a break.

However, it would appear Gibson and Doyle have stepped in to help too.

While many of us may recognise the duo from Gibson's appearance on Big Brother, the 38-year-old even going on to win the eleventh series in 2010 and Doyle from his work as a radio presenter, Barrymore didn't seem to have the foggiest clue who he was sat down to talk to.

In a clip from the programme, the actor can be heard saying: "I thought it was Alison and the other one. Who are you two? Who are they?

"I know the names of all the cameraman but I don't know you two."

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Despite being scolded to give them 'less of a roasting' Barrymore continued later on in the show, saying: "Alison your accent has changed!

"I wasn't told these two were on. What the hell's going on? I just walked in..."

Barrymore then impersonates Craig's Irish accent, despite Gibson telling him it's their 'turn' to speak now.

The actor then later comments on Gibson, addressing Craig to say: "She's nice isn't she?"

They all speak over one another, it's chaotic, awkward and viewers aren't having any of it.

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People have flocked to Twitter in outrage over the section of the show to condemn Barrymore's behaviour.

One social media user said: "I was never a fan of Michael Barrymore. I always felt he was laughing at, or taking the p**s out of people on his shows. And clearly now I can see absolutely no reason why he should be on our screens at all."

Another added: "This Michael Barrymore interview is deeply disturbing."

While a third commented: "Michael Barrymore making fun of accents. Cheap childish dated humour."

And a fourth simply resolved: "Well that was proper car crash TV there with Michael Barrymore."

LADbible has contacted Michael Barrymore's representatives for comment.

Topics: ITV, This Morning, TV and Film, Celebrity, Twitter, Social Media

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.