Former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas sparked laughter after confusing outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with notorious cannibal serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer during a podcast with his brothers, Adam and Scott. The embarrassing mix-up occurred on the 'At Home With The Thomas Bros' podcast, where the trio discussed horror movies and true crime.
The Confusion Unfolds
While debating horror genres, Scott Thomas admitted he dislikes horror movies. Ryan chimed in that he prefers true crime, citing 'Keir Starmer or whatever it is.' Adam looked baffled as Scott laughed, 'That's the prime minister.' The Love Island star appeared unaware of the recent Downing Street changes, prompting further hilarity.
When Ryan asked for clarification, Adam joked that Starmer was 'pretty much a horror story.' Encouraging guesses, the brothers came up with 'Jeffrey Llama' before the production team corrected them with the name of Jeffrey Dahmer, the Milwaukee Cannibal who killed 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991.
Ryan's Admission
Scott reminded Ryan that he had actually met Sir Keir Starmer. Ryan confessed, 'I didn’t even know he was the prime minister at the time.' The clip, shared on TikTok, garnered widespread attention, with fans amused by the gaffe.
Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has had a tumultuous week, stepping down as Labour leader after a challenging tenure. He confirmed he will remain as an MP while his successor, widely expected to be Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester, transitions to Parliament.
The Thomas brothers' podcast episode also covered topics such as Adam shutting down a motorway, Ryan going missing in Ibiza, and Scott deleting WhatsApp. The lighthearted mix-up provided a moment of levity amid the serious political developments.
