As soon as once more, John’s accent causes a stir on Lorraine (Credit: Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
John Barrowman has been accused of faking his Scottish accent on Lorraine.
The 53-year-old actor – who was born in Scotland and picked up an American twang when he moved to the US as a toddler after his dad was relocated there for work – slipped again into his native accent throughout an interview with fellow Glaswegian Lorraine Kelly.
Nevertheless, some viewers have been left baffled by his altering accent.
One tweeted: ‘I’m conscious he’s truly Scottish, however how has John Barrowman’s accent gone from American to broad Scottish in a few months’.
One other wrote: ‘I’m so Confused by John Barrowman’s accent… He doesn’t normally sound Scottish? (sic)’
A unique viewer commented: ‘Why is John Barrowman determined to begin speaking in his native Scottish accent after years of talking with an American one?!!
‘Oh I do know, as a result of he’s talking to Lorraine Kelly. It’s cringe and so embarrassing. It’s a very troublesome watch’.
One Associates fan shared an image from a basic scene from the sitcom displaying Rachel Inexperienced (Jennifer Aniston) in a ‘pretend accent’ storyline.
They captioned the put up: ‘Whats up that is Dr McNeely from the pretend accent college. We’d such as you to come back on board with us full time.” #Lorraine #JohnBarrowman (sic)’
Whereas many viewers claimed the actor was ‘faking’ his twang or placing on an ‘exaggerated’ accent, this isn’t the primary time he’s prompted an analogous uproar.
In January final yr, followers have been baffled when he spoke in the identical accent on Lorraine, and she or he advised him in regards to the response.
She stated: ‘A lot of persons are saying, “Why are you speaking in a Scottish accent?” It’s since you’re speaking to me.’
The previous I’m A Celeb star – who was showing on the programme this week to debate the fact present – added on the time: ‘Sure! With my mum and pop I communicate Scottish, once I’m with anybody who’s Scottish I communicate Scottish.
‘Once I was a child I used to be bullied as I went to a state college with no Scottish youngsters, so I communicate in an American accent. Go away me alone!’
Earlier this yr, John played Drew Nicholson-Heath in Holby City, and it was a uncommon second when his Scottish accent shone by means of in a task.
Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV.
