Bradley Walsh leaves Michael McIntyre horrified after viral phone prank triggers hilarious celebrity texts
The Chase presenter dropped a fake phone on live TV before a bizarre text message about Zayn Malik and The Beast reached his famous friends.
ARTICLE: Bradley Walsh completely upended Michael McIntyre’s Big Show in a hilarious moment that left the host panicked and the studio audience in stitches.
Appearing on the BBC flagship show’s infamous “Send To All” segment, The Chase host delivered a double dose of comedy gold — first by terrifying McIntyre with a smashed phone stunt, and then by allowing the comedian to text a bizarre, unhinged message to his entire celebrity contact list.
The Phone Drop Stunt
Before handing over his unlocked mobile phone for the game, Walsh decided to play a prank of his own. As McIntyre asked for the device, Walsh tossed a fake phone high into the air, allowing it to crash onto the stage floor and shatter into pieces.
A horrified McIntyre gasped as the audience shrieked, believing the presenter’s actual device had just been destroyed. However, a smug Walsh casually pulled his real, undamaged phone from his jacket pocket, leaving McIntyre relieved and gasping for breath.
The Unhinged Text Message
Once order was restored, McIntyre unlocked the real phone and crafted a hilariously bizarre text message to send to everyone in Walsh’s address book.
The message read: “I’ve just woken up from a afternoon nap and had the weirdest dream. I was on a beach between The Beast and a Dalek, being served cocktails by Zayn Malik. And YOU were there, rubbing sunscreen into my thighs and calling me ‘Your Highness’. What do you think that means?”
Celebrity Replies Flood In
It did not take long for Walsh’s high-profile friends to respond in utter confusion.
TV host Phillip Schofield was among the first to reply, lightheartedly writing back about “summer memories,” while chef Gino D’Acampo delivered a ruthless response, telling Walsh to “cut back on the Viagra.”
Actor Mandeep Gill scolded Walsh for taking odd-hour naps, and rock legend Rick Wakeman chimed in by promising to bring extra sunscreen next time. The flood of wild reactions capped off one of the most memorable viral moments in the BBC show’s history.
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