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Mr Blobby Storms Claudia Winkleman Show, Audience Laughs

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Key Points
  • Mr Blobby stormed The Claudia Winkleman Show on April 17, causing audience laughter.
  • Dan Levy hid behind the sofa and looked unnerved during the incident.
  • Viewers had mixed reactions to the viral segment, with some praising it and others questioning it.

Mr Blobby unexpectedly stormed the set of The Claudia Winkleman Show last night, with the British audience erupting into laughter at his entrance. The show's guests included comedian Josh Widdicombe, actor Phil Dunster, stage actress Cush Jumbo, and Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy. Dan Levy got up from his seat and hid behind the sofa during the incident, looking unnerved by Mr Blobby's appearance.

Claudia Winkleman introduced Mr Blobby to ask a question to the guests, though his exact question remains unknown. According to Daily Express - Showbiz, Dan Levy described the audience as crazy, while Phil Dunster told the outlet to have some respect and Josh Widdicombe advised putting the perfume bottle in something first. Viewers were divided in their reactions to the viral segment, with one Twitter user questioning why he didn't storm the stage and trash the set.

You people are f***ing crazy.

Dan Levy, Schitt's Creek star

According to Daily Express - Showbiz, a viewer described the incident as brilliant, while another said they adored Mr Blobby and recalled its childhood influence. It is unclear how long the incident lasted on the show or whether it was pre-planned or a surprise, and the specific reaction of other guests like Cush Jumbo has not been confirmed. The BBC has not announced any follow-up or consequences regarding the segment.

Blobby! Blobby blob blob!

Mr Blobby, TV character

Is that how he talks?

Dan Levy, Schitt's Creek star and writer

Have some respect!

Phil Dunster, Actor

I'd advise you to put the perfume bottle in something first.

Josh Widdicombe, Comedian

Why didn't he storm the stage and trash the set?

Viewer, Twitter user

That was brilliant!

Viewer, Someone else

I absolutely adore Mr Blobby! The chokehold it had on me when I was younger! Everything I had was Blobby.

Viewer, A third person
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