October 16th 2023.
Comedian Frank Skinner sent The One Show into a state of confusion on Monday's episode when he mistakenly corrected presenter Alex Jones.
The West Bromwich comic, 66, was on the show to chat about his current UK tour alongside other guests Clare Balding and Coleen Rooney.
When Alex and co-host Jermaine Jenas were wrapping up a segment on the BBC’s 500 Words challenge for children, Frank jumped in to offer what he thought was a helpful correction.
Alex said to camera: ‘Some 50 finalists will go the palace next year and might even meet Her Majesty, the Queen.’
‘We’re having a day out at the palace, aren’t we? Can’t wait,’ she added.
This is when Frank stepped in and interjected: ‘They won’t meet Her Majesty, the Queen.’
Jermaine, who had been seen looking momentarily confused, then responded: ‘Yeah, I think we got that bit slightly wrong, didn’t we? His Majesty, who they might meet, yes.’
Frank was seen nodding, as both were clearly thinking of King Charles.
However, Alex quickly corrected that she meant Queen Camilla, who is now officially known as ‘Queen Camilla’ after her joint crowning with King Charles III in May.
Jermaine then suddenly realised that Alex had meant Camilla, and not the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 at the age of 96.
Frank then sheepishly said, ‘Sorry no, the Queen Consort!’, adding ‘It’s not my business – just trying to be helpful.’
Nervous laughter could be heard in the studio, including from Alex and then Jermaine, as the two attempted to move the show back on course.
Jermaine then asked Coleen if her four sons had any interest in creative writing, as per the competition.
Coleen admitted that since the high-profile defamation court case against Rebekah Vardy has been resolved she has been able to be ‘present again’ with her family.
The mum-of-four, 37, is telling her side of the story in Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story, a three-part docuseries on Disney Plus.
‘It was so stressful, I feel like a massive cloud’s been lifted now. And even though I was there physically looking after the children, mentally I just wasn’t.
‘So now I just feel so grateful to be present again and to be there with the kids, both physically and mentally.’
The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story releases on Wednesday, October 18 on Disney Plus.
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