Jon Kay was left red-faced after accidentally calling Hollywood star Ralph Macchio by the wrong name live on BBC Breakfast.
During Monday’s episode, Kay and co-host Sarah Campbell discussed The Karate Kid musical, which is embarking on a major UK tour. The original 1984 film starred Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso.
After a pre-recorded report in which Macchio sent a message to the musical’s lead, Kay said: “And Ray hasn’t changed.” Campbell quickly corrected him: “It’s Ralph.” Kay replied: “Ralph. Sorry Ray.. Ralph.”
Campbell laughed and joked about “waxing on and waxing off” as Kay moved on to the news, travel and weather.
The Karate Kid franchise has since expanded to include sequels, a 2010 remake and the Netflix series Cobra Kai. The musical premiered in St. Louis in 2022.
