Richard Ashcroft was painfully funny on BBC Breakfast – or maybe just painful

John Plunkett. Updated October 25th, 2018

Richard Ashcroft was a guest on BBC1’s Breakfast programme today and by the look on his face, presenter Charlie Stayt won’t be pushing for him to be invited back any time soon.

Because this happened.

Is there an award for most awkward TV interview? If so, I’d like to nominate @richardashcroft on @BBCNews this morning 😬 #awks #imtheonlyoneonthissofawhocanwearsunglasses #rocknrollisareligion pic.twitter.com/TCUzm0x88p

— Chrissy (@tottster) October 25, 2018

And then this happened.

https://twitter.com/morcaroline/status/1055378379577409536

Either the drugs still aren’t working or they just took a long time to kick in.

https://twitter.com/MeredithHepner/status/1055371339589210112

https://twitter.com/autismleninism/status/1055371159066304513

Richard Ashcroft is just Vernon Kay on spice

— peanut (@AmyLeMesmer) October 25, 2018

The look on Charlie Stayt’s face may say it all.

Nice chat on @BBCBreakfast this morning 👌

Richard’s new album is headed for a strong UK chart position this week. Support ‘Natural Rebel’ and order your copy here today – https://t.co/28MoY83bQw #RichardAshcroft #RA #NaturalRebel @officialcharts pic.twitter.com/Ana8FJtwdG

— Richard Ashcroft (@richardashcroft) October 25, 2018

You can watch the whole thing here. Well, you can try.

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