took an unexpected turn when Kid Rock stunned viewers by “hitting on” a TV presenter live on air in the lead up to ’s inauguration.
The musician – whose real name is Robert James Ritchie – has been a longtime supporter of for many years, who is returning to the White House again.
The Picture hitmaker joined a string of surprising stars when he flew out to Washington D.C. on Sunday (January 19) to perform at the Make America Great Again Rally at Capital One Arena.
On Monday (January 20), the 54-year-old appeared in an interview with Caitriona Perry to discuss how he would be spending the historical day. However, things took an unusual turn when he asked what the host’s plans for the day included.
She replied: “Well, I’m standing on a rooftop in these very, very chilly conditions and we’ll be on air for 11 or 12 hours so I don’t think I’ll have anywhere near as fun a day as you have planned for yourself there. It sounds like you got the better deal here, indeed.”
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Musician Kid Rock derailed a BBC interview ahead of the inauguration (Image: BBC)
“I mean I can’t see you right now so I don’t know what you look like,” Kid Rock replied, while smoking a cigar. The broadcaster remained professional as she attempted to get things back on track.
She laughed: “Well, I look like I’m ready to hit the slopes, I can tell you. I’m in full-on ski gear here with my hat, gloves and the whole thing, ready to rock because you have to be wrapped up against the elements, don’t you.”
It was at this point that the singer shocked viewers when he commented: “I love to go skiing, you sound sexy actually. Do you want to go with me?”
The 44-year-old journalist was left utterly gobsmacked by his proposal, taking a few seconds to compose herself. She calmly replied: “Well, we won’t get into that right here. We’re doing no skiing today, we’ve got a broadcasting to do.
“But Kid Rock, thank you so much for joining us here on News. Enjoy your day.” It didn’t take long before viewers flooded to X – formerly known as Twitter – to unpack the uncomfortable scenes, with many slamming the interview online.
BBC News presenter Caitriona Perry was gobsmacked by his proposal (Image: BBC)
One user penned: “I see a day of potentially wild TV moments has started early. Within minutes of appearing on News, Kid Rock’s interview descends into him hitting on host Caitriona Perry.”
Another agreed: “Why are the @BBCnews allowing cretins like Kid Rock on to lie unchecked and hit on news presenters?? A symptom of the decaying political leadership indeed #BBCnews.”
A third chimed in with: “I can’t believe I just listened to Kid Rock just perv over a journalist on the , gotta be one of the most awkward things I’ve listened to in years.”
“Just heard Kid Rock call a news reporter ‘sexy’ and ask her out on LIVE television #DonaldTrump.” Elsewherer in the chat, Kid Rock shared his excitement for Trump’s return to office, suggesting that he will “straighten out the economy, get the border under control, make common sense decisions.
“Just be a man for the people and straighten this stuff out that has ruined for the last few years.” The All Summer Long star has been a devoted supporter of Trump, and previously performed on stage at the RNC.