His humour certainly isn't to everyone's taste.
And an ill-judged remark by Simon Amstell, best known for his stint hosting Never Mind the Buzzcocks, stunned BBC Breakfast presenters and viewers this morning.
The oddball comedian made an insensitive remark about Russell Watson's battle with brain tumours at the end of an awkward interview with presenters Bill Turnbull and Sian Williams on the programme.
The hosts were attempting to wrap up the chat with the talkative 30-year-old, who sat cross-legged on the couch, so they could move on to their next guest, tenor Russell Watson.
As Turnbull and Williams became flustered trying to hurry him along, saying 'We're finished now,' the comedian reacted with disbelief.
He mocked them, joking: 'Stop talking! We're finished! Got to get Russell on with his tumour!'
His remark was met with an uncomfortable giggle from both hosts, who quickly reprimanded him.
'Now you do have to stop talking,' Turnbull said seriously, as Williams pointed out Watson, who was side of stage waiting for his interview.
'He's right there,' she exclaimed, gesturing apologetically to the off-camera Watson, adding: 'He'll hit you on the way out.'
Williams attempted to lighten the awkward moment, saying: 'That was a Buzzcocks moment there.'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1331956/Simon-Amstell-stuns-BBC-Breakfast-hosts-joke-Russell-Watsons-brain-tumour.html#ixzz162UzHoSI
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