Jeremy Hunt was the unwitting foil in Laura Kuenssberg’s epic in-joke with Greg James

John Plunkett. Updated September 9th, 2019

On the surface of it, it’s a fairly run of the mill, albeit slightly unusual, exchange between the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg and Tory leadership hopeful, Jeremy Hunt.

But if you listen to Greg James’ Radio 1 breakfast show, then it’s absolute gold.

👀 #areyouwellithoughtyouwere @gregjames #Brexitcast pic.twitter.com/U3ksyu0xGX

— Dino Sofos (@dinosofos) July 9, 2019

The Radio 1 DJ, you see, has become mildly obsessed with this hotel promo featuring horse racing presenter Derek Thompson, in particular the question he asks at the 10 second mark (but – seriously – watch the whole thing).

Since #AlanPartridge is back on our screens, let's revel in the best #AccidentalPartridge ever courtesy of Derek Thompson. pic.twitter.com/VhVawEDZNg

— Lucas Swain (@LucasSwain95) February 25, 2019

No wonder James was so delighted.

NO WAY. @bbclaurak. Wow. Just wow. pic.twitter.com/GuKeuCKeTC

— Greg James (@gregjames) July 9, 2019

And the people who didn’t get it just made it even better.

Have they just shagged? This is like one of those awkward morning after chats…

— Sarah Montrose (@sarahmontrose) July 9, 2019

Hard hitting interviewing at its finest

— Brian Lockyer (@brimaxs) July 9, 2019

Wow @bbclaurak…wow… So tell me…what IS the view like, so deep in Jeremy Hunts anus? #BrownNoser #PatheticJournalism

— Stuey (@viewaskew3804) July 9, 2019

They are obviously not well.