BBC Strictly Come Dancing finalist George Clarke found himself at the centre of an awkward on-air moment this week, after a fellow celebrity on The Wheel launched a brutal critique of his hairstyle.
Awkward Exchange on Live TV
The incident occurred during filming for the Michael McIntyre-fronted game show, where Clarke was one of seven celebrity experts. A preview clip, shared with The Mirror, shows the tension flare when the category 'Australian men' was selected. Comedian Ellie Taylor, acting as the expert for that round, was asked by host McIntyre what came to mind when thinking of Australian men.
Taylor immediately cited 'mullets' as a significant part of the culture. She then turned her attention to Clarke, who was sitting beside her sporting the very hairstyle in question. Expressing clear disdain, she answered 'Absolutely not' when asked if her own husband would have one.
'I'm Right Here!' Clarke's Swift Retort
A clearly taken-aback Clarke was quick to respond, pointing out his presence with the remark: 'Absolutely not to the mullet question, I'm right here.' Host Michael McIntyre stepped in to highlight the situation, stating: 'You're sitting next to somebody with a mullet.'
Taylor initially tried to deflect, claiming she hadn't passed judgement, but McIntyre countered: 'No you did, in the way you said "Absolutely not".' The comedian then conceded, doubling down on her criticism by pointing at Clarke and declaring: 'Well I did, I did. It's horrific, it's a crime.' The clip shows Clarke scrunching up his face in a mixture of disbelief and amusement at the blunt assessment.
Broadcast Details and Scheduling
The full exchange is set to air on Saturday night, December 20th. Due to the extended Strictly Come Dancing final, The Wheel will broadcast at the later time of 9.10pm on BBC One. The show features contestants relying on celebrity experts to answer questions, with the risk of being eliminated if the 'shut down' celebrity is selected by the spinning wheel.
This unexpected clash between the Strictly finalist and the comedian promises to be one of the standout moments of the episode, blending light-hearted humour with a genuinely cringe-worthy television moment.
