Yahoo News Theresa May's live TV interview was SO uncomfortable
The BBC aired the first of five party leader interviews with Andrew Neil tonight (May 22) – and we had Theresa May to kick things off.
Every night this week, one of the candidates in the general election will be grilled by the famously tough BBC presenter.
Conservative party leader and current Prime Minister May was in the hot seat this evening, and many viewers at home found the entire interview very tense and awkward.
Right from the beginning of the show, Neil began with the Conservatives' drop in the polls following the publication of their manifesto from last week, and the 'U-turn' that May announced this morning regarding the cap on social care.
Neil continued down this line of questioning, telling the PM that he believed she was avoiding his questions, and that her manifesto was "half-baked" (his words) and lacking in information on costing.
It's safe to say that viewers on Twitter found it a very uncomfortable watch, with many admitting they would be terrified if they themselves were ever grilled by Andrew Neil.
There are so many tweets about tonight's interview, and we've gathered just a few here:
Top of my "Reasons not to be an MP" list is "Would need to be interviewed by Andrew Neil".
- Kevin Schofield (@PolhomeEditor) May 22, 2017
If I was PM there is absolutely no way I would refuse a leader's debate but sign up to 30 minutes of Andrew Neil!
- Garry Bridges (@GarryBridges) May 22, 2017
Jesus, this Andrew Neil interview is more brutal than the Church Scene in Kingsman.
- Adam Hills (@adamhillscomedy) May 22, 2017
I'm going to have nightmares about being interviewed by Andrew Neil, aren't I?
- Martin Belam (@MartinBelam) May 22, 2017
It's painfully clear in this interview why May has stuck to just repeating "strong and stable" till now. #andrewneill
- Brian Harris (@harrisimo) May 22, 2017
Theresa May is REALLY NOT enjoying this interview with Andrew Neil. Palpably wants it to end. Very uncomfortable #bbc1
- Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 22, 2017
Never seen someone look so uncomfortable on TV than Theresa May
- Tom (@TomBeardwell) May 22, 2017
Theresa May looks so uncomfortable being interviewed by Tory Andrew Neil. No wonder she doesn't want a TV debate with @jeremycorbyn
- Rik Mullins (@MullinsRik) May 22, 2017
Have to admit, Andrew Neil is not backing off from Theresa May. Uncomfortable for her.
- Chris P (@scoobschrisRL) May 22, 2017
@BorisJohnson @theresa_may @afneil You can't just say 'strong performance' and have people believe it. She was like an awkward, ill prepared job interview candidate.
- Rob (@rob18244) May 22, 2017
Well this is awkward #BBCelection #TheresaMay pic.twitter.com/XifQq6nKrZ
- Emma Streets (@EMStreets) May 22, 2017
Theresa May's election campaign has also seen her refuse to compare herself to anyone from Harry Potter, field a question from Jeremy Corbyn on Facebook Live and face harsh questions about her shoes on The One Show.
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