‘Gimli’ actor John Rhys Davies says British MPs ‘will damage democracy if they don’t deliver Brexit’
Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, and Indiana Jones star John Rhys-Davies has become the talk of Twitter after both a rousing speech and an unfortunate exchange on the Question Time current affairs program.
Actor Rhys-Davies, 74, appeared alongside Green MP Caroline Lucas, Labour’s Jon Ashworth and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable to discuss a variety of topics.
His comments on Brexit and what he saw as the collective failure of the political class to carry out the wishes of the electorate following the 2016 referendum earned him repeated ovations from the audience.
Also on rt.com John Rhys-Davies: Islamic Civilization Very Likely To Supplant European Christianity“Your primary objective is to preserve democracy and whatever you may feel, you have betrayed democracy,” Rhys-Davies told the gaggle of MPs much to the delight of the studio audience.
The mood soured somewhat later in the show in what would become somewhat of a viral moment during a discussion on US President Donald Trump’s planned state visit to Britain in June.
Also on rt.com Trump finally gets his state visit to Britain, where even he can look strong & stableWhen Lucas pointed out that Trump had lost the popular vote in the 2016 presidential election, a visibly flabbergasted Rhys-Davies shouted, “Oh woman!” while banging his fist on the table.
“He’s elected head of state of a great democracy, the last best hope for mankind, of course. He represents the American people!” Rhys-Davies shouted. It wasn’t long before the clip did the rounds on Twitter with some amused, but the majority horrified by what they had seen.
Did enjoy his Shakespearean “Ohhhhhh womannnnnnnn.” Not a ham at all.
— Rob Williams (@Robwilliams71) April 25, 2019
Who the hell invited Jonathan Rhys-Davis on Question Time? He's been endorsed by the BNP for racist views. The BBC know this.
— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) April 25, 2019
A musical commemoration of John Rhys-Davies's performance on Question Time last night, with humble apologies to Adam Ant. pic.twitter.com/klkmpYJrqP
— Rhodri Marsden (@rhodri) April 26, 2019
https://t.co/lUTTs8B5w8#JohnRhysDavies hoping that he’ll get the a BAFTA award for the most up his own arse embarrassing moment on #QuestionTime ... PS if you knew he was an Actor, I won’t believe YA.
— Natalie Rowe (@RealNatalieRowe) April 26, 2019
What a pompous, boorish oaf. @CarolineLucas is a class act. https://t.co/031vZvViWl
— Wes Streeting MP (@wesstreeting) April 26, 2019
John Rhys-Davies loses it & screeches “oh woman!” like a petulant child at a dignified & calm Caroline Lucas when faced with nothing but a simple fact. This is precisely why facts are so key in public debate these days. #bbcqtpic.twitter.com/RSODbROC1P
— Dr Lauren Gavaghan (@DancingTheMind) April 26, 2019
The way he shouts 'oh, woman' at Caroline Lucas is absolutely abhorrent. https://t.co/9WKZ0wSTQS
— Stephen Leng (@steveleng) April 26, 2019
The same bloke thought it would be a great idea to take a short cut through the Mines of Moria #WhatAPrick
— Nick Rayment (@NickRayment) April 25, 2019
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