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Kathleen Farmilo

The ABC Brekkie Show Fact Checked John Oliver’s Claim That He Has Tony Armstrong’s Mum’s Scarf

BREAKING NEWS: It turns out John Oliver didn’t somehow manage to somehow finagle Tony Armstrong
Mum l egendary moment where Tony went hogwild on ABC brekkie TV Last Week Tonight ABC News Breakfast Michael Rowland Lisa Millar  Last Week Tonight and Four Corners

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‘s ‘s scarf from the opposite side of the world. I’m genuinely so relieved. In case you missed it, the after the Socceroos won their qualifying World Cup playoff has gone international. As you may remember, one fan successfully stole the scarf Armstrong was wearing, which was in fact his Mum’s. It’s an absolutely stunning scarf with a gorgeous two tone beige and brown colour pattern going on. Frankly I’d be tempted to steal it myself. John Oliver then shared the moment on this week. Congratulations to all the Americans getting to experience the most joyous moment on Australian TV for the first time. And in an absolute twist, Oliver claimed he in fact had the infamous scarf in his possession. Thankfully, the Very Serious Journalists of have fact checked that claim. This is what reporting is all about. Hosts and addressed the  segment on the brekkie show. “John Oliver, he’s a great comedian and a great presenter — he’s also a fraud,” Rowland said after showing the clip. Strong words from the ABC there. The show then dramatically cut to Tony Armstrong also sat on the couch… wearing his Mum’s scarf. Thank GOD for that. “I mean, the magic of TV,” Armstrong said. “Did you notice how his one wasn’t as good quality?” The conversation quickly turned into a scarf roast. Millar added she thought Oliver’s scarf was shorter too which like, okay, get him his prop department I guess. “Cop that, John,” Armstrong said. Wow,  is truly shaking. This is the investigative journalism I want from the ABC. It’s just an absolute relief to see that gorgeous scarf back on its rightful neck, ready for more live TV shenanigans.
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