The BBC's ex-political editor, Nick Robinson, received a surprise introduction on Friday night’s episode of The One Show.
Robinson, who retired from his role as political editor in July, fell victim to a Spoonerism from one of the programme’s longest running presenters, Alex Jones.
Jones accidentally introduced the journalism heavyweight, who is due to present BBC Radio 4's Today programme, as “Rick Nobinson”.
Alex Jones introduces Nick Robinson as "Rick Nobinson". I always suspected she was a secret member of #The45. https://t.co/4w92CWnuW8
— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) September 11, 2015
The introduction received cries of laughter from the show’s crew and studio audience, while co-presenter Nick Grimshaw cried “Who?” following the verbal slip-up.
Fortunately, Robinson took the mistake in good humour, replying: “It could cotton on; it’s my stage name.”
An apology to viewers of #BBCOneShow. So sorry I was on the sofa instead of Rick Nobinson who @MissAlexjones just introduced
— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) September 11, 2015
Twitter also found the incident amusing:
Revd Spooner would enjoy tonight's #oneshow. Alex Jones just introduced @bbcnickrobinson as "Rick Nobinson"
— Asa Bennett (@asabenn) September 11, 2015
@bbcnickrobinson I have always loved Rick Nobinson #BBCOneShow #alexjones #nickgrimshaw
— Betty Champion (@Bettythechamp) September 11, 2015
Alex Jones saying “Rick Nobinson” has made me do a guffaw. #theoneshow
— Sparkley Twinkle (@SparkleyTwinkle) September 11, 2015
Robinson appeared on the programme to discuss Labour’s leadership election.
When asked about leadership candidate Jeremy Corbyn’s rapid rise in popularity he said he thought people wanted to vote for “someone different, who looks different and argues for different policies" after the Conservative's general election victory this year.
