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Michael Barrymore reunites with child from Kids Say The Funniest Things viral video after 22 years: ‘The boy done good’
Michael Barrymore and Christopher reunited after two decades (Picture: Twitter)
Michael Barrymore has reunited with a child who starred on his show Kids Say The Funniest Things 22 years later.
The presenter shared a very welcome update after a clip of the show, which saw him interview youngsters with their parents in the audience, went viral on TikTok.
The clip, filmed in 2000, featured a little boy named Christopher, who had the audience in stitches with his answers, after he was left confused about how many siblings he had (four sisters and a brother, it turns out) before declaring he was ‘fourth in line’ to become ‘the man of the house’.
Sharing the clip on Twitter, Michael, 69, wrote: ‘Here’s a lovely story: So far on Tik Tok this clip has received over 14 Million views! If you haven’t seen it yet check out little Christopher from Pollards Hill because today we met up 22 years later…’
He went on to share a string of snaps of himself and a very grown-up Christopher taking a stroll in a park with coffees, and sharing a hug.
Michael added: ‘He hasn’t changed one bit, but it turns out he made some pretty good life choices, pleasure to see you again Christopher. The boy done good.’
Fans were thrilled by the unexpected reunion, with one writing: ‘How lovely! You gave us such great entertainment x,’ while another added: ‘Incredible. I watched this clip for the first time when you posted the other week then found him in TikTok. Great to see these pictures.’
Michael hosted Kids Say The Funniest Things, a spin-off of the American series, between 1998 and 2000.
He also hosted programmes including Strike It Lucky, which he wanted to bring back during the Covid-19 pandemic, and My Kind of Music.
However, Barrymore was axed from presenting on ITV in 2001 after Stuart Lubbock was found dead floating in a pool at his house after a party in the early hours of March 31.
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Barrymore, alongside the other two suspects, ex-boyfriend Jonathan Kenney and Justin Merritt, were all arrested in 2007 but were later released without charge.
The presenter has always maintained his innocence.
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