The former Downton Abbey star was promoting his upcoming series, Gaslit, about the 1972 Watergate scandal. Speaking to presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas, Dan was asked what the series was about – but did not give exactly the answer they expected. . “Well, what you have is a criminal for a leader who is wrapped up in a dirty war, embroiled in an idiotic scandal and surrounded by ambitious idiots and really has to give up,” he said, before pausing for a moment. He continued: “Sorry, this is the introduction to Boris Johnson.” READ MORE:BBC Freeze the Fear contestants including Owain Wyn Evans and Dianne Buswell Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas interview the actor for his upcoming series, Gaslit (Image: BBC) Fumes were heard around the studio after Dan’s comments (Image: BBC) Lawns were heard around the studio and Alex and Jermaine were silent for a while before Dan went on to explain the plot. Dan’s comments follow the news that Prime Minister and Chancellor Risi Sunak are being fined for breaking lockdown laws during the Covid pandemic. Wales’ top Tories have given their full support to Boris Johnson despite growing public outrage over lockdown fines – read more here. Viewers who watched the interview went straight to social media to comment on the unexpected moment. Twitter user @Eggieatcave wrote: “Dan Stevens on the #TheOneShow wearing the colors of Ukraine first, then looked at Boris, shining, bowing #partygate”. Another Twitter user, @MondoMoody, wrote: “You have to watch tonight #TheOneShow to get the truth from an actor who has the guts to tell it on #BBC #DanStevens is a star… #Gaslit #Partygate. “ Kate Rhodes wrote: “I just spit my tea on @thatdanstevens at the #TheOneShow describing Boris Johnson. So funny. Well done!” George H Riddell wrote: “It was wonderful! I love it when people do such things live #TheOneShow.” Read more related articles Read more related articles
