A live radio interview took a hilariously awkward turn on Heart FM this week, when Amanda Holden left her esteemed guest, Hugh Bonneville, utterly lost for words with a brilliantly cheeky and unscripted joke.
The Downton Abbey star, 59, was promoting his new audiobook when the conversation veered into unexpectedly risqué territory thanks to the quick-witted Britain's Got Talent judge.
The Moment That Stole The Show
During the light-hearted chat, Holden, 52, seized an opportunity for a classic double entendre. As Bonneville spoke about the importance of his work with a homeless charity, he mentioned the phrase "give you the shirt off his back."
Without missing a beat, Holden interjected with her signature wit, quipping: "Is that a euphemism? Because if it is, I'm in." The bold remark was met with a wave of laughter from her co-host Jamie Theakston and a moment of stunned, blushing silence from a flustered Bonneville.
Recovering From The Shock
The actor, renowned for his portrayal of the dignified Robert Crawley, could be heard stammering as he attempted to regain his composure. After a brief pause filled with giggles from the studio, he good-naturedly replied, "Goodness me, Amanda," acknowledging the brilliantly timed jab.
The exchange immediately lit up the show, proving once again that no A-list guest is safe from Holden's infamous and fearless sense of humour during her popular breakfast show slot.
