Steve Coogan, 56, joined The One Show presenters Alex Jones, 44, and Harry Judd, 36, on the BBC programme where the British comic addressed his new move, The Alan Partridge Stratagem Live Tour, which kicks off in April. The on-screen star, who is known for his funny quips as the legendary character Alan Partridge, admitted he often “puts his foot in his mouth”.
The TV star, who has portrayed Alan on and off since he was 26, admitted that his character’s off-the-cuff remarks could see him being “cancelled” as the trio discussed cancel culture.
Speaking about his upcoming tour, the BBC presenters probed Steve about his role as Alan.
It comes as McFly star Harry joked that he faced being “cancelled” as he revealed the subjects that would be covered during the stage tour.
When quizzed about the tour, the British comic replied: “It will all be presented by Alan [Partridge].
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Steve replied: “If anyone wants to cancel Alan they ought to come to the show. It’s the perfect opportunity.
“We were thinking of cancelling him halfway through the show.”
Alex asked: “You say that this is to educate and to entertain on the poster. Are these the lessons that we’re going to be hearing about or is the lessons that Alan has learned?”
The comedian claimed that there are jokes Alan could say but if he said it as Steve he would most likely be “cancelled”.
Steve commented: “The one thing about Alan is that you can put your foot in your mouth and that’s the point.