Sir Cliff Richard slammed by viewers for appearing on The One Show despite suing the BBC
VIEWERS hit out at Sir Cliff Richard this evening after he appeared on The One Show despite suing the BBC.
Alex Jones asks Cliff Richard about relationship with BBC
The 76-year-old - who is in the process of suing the Broadcasting Corporation over their handling of a police raid on his home over allegations of historical sexual assault - still appeared on the show to promote his new album Just Fabulous Rock n Roll, which comes out tomorrow.
Presenter Alex Jones couldn't resist pointing out that she had "never had a guest on the show who is currently suing the BBC".
She told Sir Cliff: "Now, this is a bit awkward! We've never had a guest on the show who is trying to sue the BBC.
"Sometimes they've tried to sue before and sometimes after but never like this!
"A lot of people must be thinking 'Why are you sitting here on the sofa?' But what is your relationship with the BBC like?"
Sir Cliff Richard was quizzed by Alex Jones on The One Show
Sir Cliff didn't seem too thrilled when he was asked about suing the BBC
Now, this is a bit awkward! We've never had a guest on the show who is trying to sue the BBC.
Sir Cliff then replied to say that his relationship with the BBC is "just fine" and that he's a fan of The Archers; which is aired on BBC Radio 4.
Viewers were quick to take to Twitter to discuss the "awkward" chat, with people slamming Sir Cliff for appearing on the show in the first place.
One person posted: "Oh What happened to Cliff suing the BBC for covering the raid on his house? On 'The One Show' tonight flogging his new album & tour...."
"Funny how Cliff Richard forgets his little spat with the BBC and goes on The One Show when he's got a record to sell," a second went on.
Alex Jones and Ore Oduba interviewed the musician about his new album
Another continued: "Sues the BBC, but goes on to plug his record on the one show #bbc #cliffrichard."
As one blasted: "I thought Cliff Richard was suing the BBC over his child abuse allegations? He's on the One Show bold as brass. WTF is he doing?"
Following Sir Cliff's appearance, a spokesperson for the star said: "The entire BBC was not to blame for what we suspect was a decision taken by a small number of people. We know there are many in the BBC who disagreed with their coverage and behaviour.
"Throughout Cliff’s career he has enjoyed an incredible relationship with the BBC and its people."
The One Show continues tomorrow at 7pm on BBC One.