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14.04.2022 - 13:21 / ok.co.uk
Dan Stevens left The One Show's hosts speechless as he made a savage dig about Boris Johnson. The Downton Abbey star appeared on the BBC chat show to discuss his new drama, Gaslit, which also stars Julia Roberts and Sean Penn.
The movie covers the 1970s Watergate Scandal, which ultimately led US President Nixon to resign. Dan plays one of the lawyers involved in the case and as he explained the plot of the show he took the opportunity to make a dig at the UK prime minister.
Giving an insight into the film plot he said: "What you’ve got is a criminal for a leader who is wrapped in a messy war, embroiled in a stupid scandal and surrounded by ambitious idiots and really should resign.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and reality tv news straight to your inbox with the OK! daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.
He then paused for a moment, before adding: "Oh I'm sorry that’s the intro to Boris Johnson.” Presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas cringed, with Jermaine then turning his back to the camera and leaning over the sofa to hide his laughter as Alex sat wide eyed and speechless. There were a few gasps heard in the studio too, while BBC viewers absolutely loved the quip about the prime minster, who has been found to have broken the law by breaching his own lockdown rules.Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "Absolute class, take a bow son, take a bow #JohnsonOut #TheOneShow.” Another added: "Someone, Buy that man a drink!! #TheOneShow #ThePartysOver.” A third penned: "Absolutely brilliant, I don't think #TheOneShow were expecting that lol." One viewer even suggested: "Give that man a standing ovation!!! @thatdanstevens speaking the truth on #TheOneShow.” Viewers flooded Twitter with comments about how
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Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens is barely recognisable from his days as the posh and well-to-do fan-favourite Matthew Crawley in his latest appearance on the red carpet. The British actor, now 39, who recently made a dig at Prime Minister Boris Johnson on The One Show, was part of one of the most beloved couples in the period drama during his days on the ITV show. Matthew fell head over heels in love with Michelle Dockery's Lady Mary Crawley, but their passionate romance came to an abrupt end when Dan left the show.
his partygate scandal jibe. Last week, Downton Abbey star Dan took a swipe at Prime Minister Boris Johnson while discussing his new political drama Gaslit by US network Starz. Describing the series, he said: ‘Well, what you’ve got is a criminal for a leader who is wrapped in a messy war, embroiled in a stupid scandal and surrounded by ambitious idiots and really should resign and… no I’m sorry… that’s the intro to Boris Johnson.
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Presenters on The One Show were stunned into silence on Wednesday night as guest star Dan Stevens made a ruthless comment about Prime Minister Boris Johnson, leaving viewers in shock. Both Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas looked visibly uncomfortable and were reeling after the remarks.