Barry Humphries’ fans share moment he praised Dermot O’Leary for ‘coming out as gay’

Barry Humphries’ fans have been paying tribute to the late comic after he sadly passed away.

Followers of the Australian born star have been sharing their favourite moments from him after his death at the age of 89.

One clip in particular that has been catching the attention of fans comes from a resurfaced interview on This Morning back in November 2021 where he pretended to believe host Dermot O’Leary was in fact Phillip Schofield and congratulated him on coming out as gay.

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Humphries - who was 87 at the time - praised O’Leary for his bravery when it was in fact Schofield who had revealed his sexuality back in February 2020.

Fans on Twitter shared the clip as they looked back on the funny moment fondly.

The Dame Edna star was discussing his “very good memory” with O’Leary and co-host Alison Hammond when he made the hilarious faked mix-up.

He said: “And incidentally I want to congratulate you by the way, seriously, on your courage.”

As Hammond erupted into laughter he continued: “Last year, no, no, when he came out and told us about his sexuality. Because I think a lot of people respected you for that.”

O’Leary then replied: “Thank you. I'll pass that on to the gentleman who's here from Monday to Thursday.”

As Humphries pretended to apologise for the confusion adding: “Sorry have I…”

O’Leary then interjected saying: “Don't worry, your memory is crystal clear. Thank you for your kind comments.”

Fans sharing the clip paid tribute to the comedian.

One wrote: “ITV’s This Morning presenter Philip Schofield had recently come out as gay, he hosted the show from Monday to Thursday. Barry Humphries was talking to Dermot O’Leary on a… Friday. At his comical best.”

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Another shared: “Never forget the time when Barry Humphries went on This Morning and had quite the encounter with Dermot O’Leary. RIP king.”

A third offered: “Nooooo. Poor Barry Humphries. Dame Edna was hilarious. And even as himself to be cracking jokes about Dermot on This Morning as soon as last year is amazing. We've lost two legendary drag acts this year. Very sad.”

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Humphries passed away at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital on Saturday after being admitted to the health facility earlier in the week after complications arising from a hip surgery.

He was surrounded by his family including wife of 30 years Lizzie Spender when he passed away.