Enfield's Mandelson Joke Cuts Off Live TV

During a live broadcast of The One Show, comedian Harry Enfield made a joke alluding to former Labour politician Peter Mandelson, referring to him as 'The Peter Mandelson of pop'. Hosts Roman Kemp and Alex Jones appeared visibly taken aback and quickly transitioned the segment away from the remark, attempting to stifle laughter. The incident prompted immediate reactions on X, formerly Twitter, with many viewers finding the joke amusing and noting the hosts' swift reaction.

Enfield's comments come after he recently defended his 2007 sketch where he portrayed Nelson Mandela as a crack dealer. He argued that such portrayals were intended to satirize the limited roles available to black actors in British television at the time. He acknowledged that he would not perform such a sketch today, citing changing sensitivities, but expressed regret over the perceived stifling of comedic expression in contemporary culture.