The One Show hosts Lauren Laverne and Roman Kemp faced an awkward moment during Tuesday's episode when guest John Cleese asked their names live on air.
At the start of the show, the presenters welcomed the comedy legend alongside Celebrity MasterChef stars Grace Dent, Shakira Khan and Jay McGuiness. Before the interviews began, John, 86, unexpectedly asked what their names were.
Awkward Moment on Air
After learning their names, John replied: "I've never known anyone called Roman," before adding: "Lauren! That's a nice name too. Very good. Well, I'm very happy to be on the show."
The moment drew criticism from viewers on X (formerly Twitter). One user wrote: "@BBCTheOneShow John Cleese slightly embarrassing opening asking the names of presenters." Another said: "This is painful," while someone else branded the moment "awkward" and an "absolute car crash".
Cleese Discusses Monty Python Legacy
John spoke about the legacy of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which premiered in 1975. The film follows King Arthur and his servant Patsy as they travel across medieval England to recruit the Knights of the Round Table.
Despite the backlash, some viewers were delighted to see the "legend" back on screens, with one describing his appearance as "wonderfully entertaining". The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm.
