Fresh Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Richard Branson throws water over chatshow host in live TV tantrum Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson hurled a glass of water of a TV presenter after he was banned from talking about his new airline, according to reports. The multi-millionaire, 57, was being interviewed by US political comic Stephen Colbert in front of a live studio audience in New York when he lost his cool. But despite being drenched, the host, who Branson had named a plane after, refused to be phased. He demanded a bottle of water from aides and then retaliated by flinging it that over his multi-millionaire guest. An unnamed member of the studio audience told New York's media website FishbowlNY: "Branson was apparently upset that he wasn't able to give a direct plug to the new Virgin service and doused Colbert with his guest mug of water. "Stephen was drenched. He took a beat, then signalled for his own ammunition for about twenty seconds until Alison (Silverman) ran and gave him her bottle of water, and Stephen retaliated. "The two of them sat for a very uncomfortable second looking like two wet cats. "Then Stephen thanked him for coming. I really don't think it was planned, since Stephen had another bit to introduce and a full interview left to do. "They had to get him a new jacket and even broke out a blowdryer." Virgin America launched its inaugural flights from New York's John F Kennedy International and Los Angeles International Airport to their home base of San Francisco last Wednesday. According to reports in The Sun, a Virgin spokesman insisted Branson had been invited on The Colbert Report to talk about the new low-cost service. He said: "Richard did throw his water over Stephen. As most people know, Richard can be unpredictable." Branson is set to re-record Colbert's show later this week. Source PR STUNT? COLBERT-BRANSON FIGHT WILL AIR STEPHEN Colbert's much- talked-about water fight with Richard Branson will air Aug. 22 on "The Colbert Report." Branson, who was on the show to promote his Virgin American airline, did a segment with Colbert and doused him with a glass of water when the segment ended. He was reportedly angry (or pretending to be angry) because he didn't have a chance to plug the airline by name. Colbert then retaliated by drenching Branson after sending a staffer for a glass of water. Colbert had to be dried off by staffers after the water fight. Comedy Central officials claim it was all in good fun. But audience members who attended the taping last Tuesday blogged that Colbert looked ruffled and angry afterward - and that the two men sat in stony silence for a few seconds. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin-uk Veteran Posted August 14, 2007 Veteran Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'd love to see a video :p especially since colbert fights back :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted August 14, 2007 Veteran Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'd love to see a video :p especially since colbert fights back :rofl: Definitely :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 ^ Amen. This should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toology Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Branson, I thought it was Bronson? - "Hey ma', how 'bout some cookies?" - "No dice." - "This ain't over." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2687 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Branson, I thought it was Bronson? - "Hey ma', how 'bout some cookies?" - "No dice." - "This ain't over." Haha. That is one of the best Simpsons bits ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormier6083 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Definitely :rofl: What is that beautiful avitar you have? It's so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted August 15, 2007 Veteran Share Posted August 15, 2007 I doubt if Richard Branson was actually angry, he would have stormed off. I remember him throwing a local TV host (Rove) into a swimming pool and jumping in after him, so i wouldn't put it past him just having some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 can't really see Branson actually getting angry over it, at least not to the point of hurting his name. Seems like it was just in fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted August 17, 2007 Veteran Share Posted August 17, 2007 Colbert is going to air it on the 22nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3r0 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Good publicity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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