Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has been accused of making an “incredibly racist remark” to American actor Tyler Perry during a live chat on The One Show.
BBC viewers criticized the Irish comedian for joking about the “color” of his black colleague when they appeared together to promote Netflix’s new film A Madea Homecoming.
The couple, promoting the cross-section of Mrs. Brown’s The Boy and Madea, appeared side by side in a video conversation on the show, which aired at 7 p.m. last night.
But while some viewers were angry at the remark, others reflected BBC presenters Lauren Laverne and Harry Judd for not removing slander.
O’Carroll declined to comment when asked by MailOnline, while BBC and Perry teams were contacted.
Ms. Brown’s boys are reportedly returning to the Corporation as a full-length series for the first time in nine years.
O’Carroll, who appears with Perry via video link, was asked if he thought his colleague could participate in Ms. Brown’s boys.
The 66-year-old man pointed to his face and said: “So far we have not had anyone of his color there, so I do not know if we could accept it.
“But you know what, I’d like it, but I think more importantly, I’d like to make another movie with it.”
Perry, 52, laughed awkwardly at the remark, but told him, “No one is my color.” He added: “It’s time to change the world. Rules for diversity, here we go.
O’Carroll appears in the latest film – written and directed by Perry – playing his character Agnes Brown.
In a trailer for the film, Ms. Brown greets Madea by folding her arms and saying “Wakanda Forever,” referring to the Black Panther symbol.
Another video shows the actor having dinner with Perry’s character, where she says, “I’m Mrs. Brown,” and one of her colleagues says, “I’m brown, too.”
Mrs. Brown begins to answer, “You’re better …” but is cut off by her screen daughter, who hits her.
O’Carroll, who appears with Perry via video link, was asked if he thought his colleague could be involved in Ms. Brown’s boys.
Social media users criticized him for the excavations in Perry, saying: “O’Carroll’s attempt to make fun of @tylerperry on the BBC One show tonight was quite embarrassing.
He added: “I’m sure he didn’t mean malice, but this comment was wrong on so many levels.”
Another wrote on Twitter: “Brendan Carroll just made a racist remark on a show and no one called him out. Shame on the BBC #TheOneShow. ‘
One man said, “Did Brendan O’Carroll just say Tyler and Perry can’t be in Mrs. Brown’s Boys because he’s black on The One Show !?”
One man said, “Hey, BBC, why don’t you show the video of the incredibly racist remark made by Brendan O’Carroll right after that quote?”
Another responded to the BBC by sharing a clip from the show on Twitter: “Oh, yes, before the racist remark.”
Social media users criticized him for rummaging through Perry, saying: “O’Carroll’s attempt to have fun with @tylerperry on BBC One tonight was quite embarrassing.”
One woman said, “What did I just hear from Brendan O’Carroll?” Another added, “Did Brandon O’Carroll just say that?”
One said, “Excuse me !? Did … I just heard what I thought I heard on #TheOneShow from Brendan O’Carroll.
“Either I got it wrong, or it’s this screaming racism on @BBCOne’s most popular show #wtf.”
A man published: “Everything with Brendan Carroll / Mrs. Brown is absolutely not from me.
“And I can’t believe what you just said about Tyler Perry’s appearance on his show. Such ignorance.
And one man added, “You definitely heard Brandon at #TheOneShow, what the hell was that?” The BBC asked for comment.
O’Carroll’s agent declined to comment while BBC and Perry teams were contacted.
The 66-year-old pointed to his face and said, “So far we haven’t had any of its color there, so I don’t know if we could take it in.”
Ms Brown’s boys have previously been accused of promoting racist stereotypes over their clichéd portrayal of the Irish, as well as sexism and homophobia.
He has often been criticized by critics, but is a hit in the charts in Ireland, Britain, New Zealand and Canada. She was recently revealed as a fan favorite in Jamaica.
O’Carroll had previously insisted the show would never be banned for political reasons.
In an interview with The Irish Sun, he said: “I don’t think Ms. Brown will be affected [by political correctness] and I often wonder if Mrs. Brown – I’m a man dressing up as a woman to play Mrs. Brown – the same as the black man?
“And I decided it wasn’t because I’ve never played Mrs. Brown as a man playing a woman, as they do in movies like Mrs. Doubtfire. Agnes is a woman like Lady Edna.
“I would never try to be racist or homophobic, so I’m not so worried myself because I’m only writing what I find funny, and you hope enough audiences will agree with you.”
It is reported that the show is back in BBC as a full-length series for the first time in nine years, most recently aired in 2013.
According to The sunthe cast has already been booked for another series and filming is set to begin in April.
A source said: “Everyone is very excited. It’s nice to work on another series. The cast can’t wait to see Brendan’s scripts.
The show debuted for the first time in 2011 and quickly became a successful rating, with previous special programs reaching 11 million viewers.
Another insider said: “This is something that everyone wants to happen, and we are developing a schedule for 2022/23.”
Earlier it was announced in 2020 that the creator of the show Brendan signed a new deal with the TV operator to keep Ms. Brown’s boys on air until 2026.
Ms Brown’s boys are reportedly returning to the BBC as a full-length series for the first time in nine years
The show, starring Brendan O’Carroll as Irish mom Agnes Brown, last aired as a series in 2013 and has since aired several specials.
He added that the new contract guarantees that every holiday edition he creates will receive the desired time of 10 pm every Christmas day.
If they are not given a place, they are not obliged to do the Christmas episode at all.
O’Carroll told Irish sun“We’ve been doing it for nine years now – six more than the Royle family and more than Morecambe and Wise.
“This new agreement, which we signed last week, runs until 2026, which means that I will be able to grow in the role and we have a clause in which we guarantee that Ms. Brown will be broadcast at 22:00 on Christmas Eve. night, or not “I should not succeed”.
He added of the deal: “I wanted this because if it’s not good enough for Christmas, then we shouldn’t do it.”
The show received a number of awards, including the 2012 BAFTA Award for Best Situational Comedy and Best Comedy at the TV Choice Awards that year.
O’Carroll was nominated for a BAFTA Best Actor in a Comedy Program in 2012, but lost to Darren Boyd for his role in the comedy series Sky Spy.
Perry, meanwhile, has also been accused of maintaining racist stereotypes with his alter ego Madeia.
He plays in a drag like Mabel “Simeo” Simmons and speaks with exaggerated Ebonics, avoiding political correctness.
Spike Lee had previously dismissed the films as humiliating, racist stereotypical “delusions and nonsense.”
Screenwriter Donald Bogle said, “If a white director releases this product, the black audience will be horrified.”
Despite criticism of both Ms. Brown’s boy and Madea, the shows remain popular.
The film crossover of the two series, A Madea Homecoming, will be released on Netflix on February 25.