Liam Neeson’s agent has denied reports that he was inebriated on Ireland’s most popular Friday night talk show ‘The Late Late Show' last weekend.
The Northern Ireland actor appeared to slur some words and made some strange comments including revealing that Bono was the surprise super guest on the show. His mother and sister were in the audience.
His agent Alan Nierob has strongly denied the allegations that raced around Twitter and other social media after the show.
Alan Nierob told The Irish Mirror “It is obvious to anyone who actually saw the interview he was not intoxicated.
“I saw the interview and I thought it was terrific.”
During the interview Neeson said he had gotten a ’snivelling’ letter from Prime Minister Enda Kenny asking him to be part of “The Gathering” to encourage people to come to Ireland in 2013.
He also stated that Bono the ‘surprise’ guest of the show, was actually backstage, said Ireland’s current situation was “embarrassing” and ended the interview by saying to to host Ryan Tubridy: ‘Thanks Brian’.
However Nierob said it was a great interview: “He had arrived from the US, did a couple of hours of press for War of the Worlds and then did a meeting with Unicef before the Late Late Show taping".
"Frankly he gave a great interview I thought.”
After the show Neeson immediately became a talking point on Twitter, with tweets named ‘Schindler’s Pissed’ and ‘Taken 2 Many’ being retweeted.
The show, which was a 50th anniversary special, was the most watched TV show on RTE so far this year, with an average of one million viewers.
Liam Neeson celebrates turning 60-years-old today. He tragically lost his wife Natasha Richardson in a skiing accident in March 2009. His has enjoyed phenomenal success at the box office with huge action movie hits such as ‘Taken.’
Watch a video of the Late Late interview below:
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everingm | Jun 17, 2012, 03:09 PM EDT
Mr.Neeson is obviously exhausted - too much transatlantic travel. And, he is probably tired of anwering the same questions over and over again! It's time for a little R&R. I suggest an extended stay at the farm. It should be lovely there this time of year. People who read a great deal often have a lot to say, but may have difficulty finding the right way to express their thoughts. Perhaps, Mr Neeson should become an author, or co-author with actor friends on film projects. A good editor can help you find the way. Take care Mr Neeson!
Maggie47 | Jun 16, 2012, 02:41 PM EDT
..and so what if he had a few cocktails before hand. He is entitled.
Greendays | Jun 11, 2012, 05:41 PM EDT
it's a sad day if the big guy wants to tip a few before appearing on a stage, and getting smacked for it by some ne'er-de-wells.
ciarrai | Jun 11, 2012, 04:39 PM EDT
It appeared to me that he'd had a couple. So? This wasn't the Late Late Show from Salt Lake City was it? Thank God he isn't able to have a drink like that comic, Mitt Romney. He's a funny man.
Mary53 | Jun 09, 2012, 05:49 PM EDT
to puritans everywhere...build a bridge, get over it! Best of luck to him, over 18, can do what he likes
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Springfield9 | Jun 08, 2012, 05:59 PM EDT
Leave the poor man alone. He has had great tragedy in his life and has come through it with nobility. I've always loved those who are compelled to look down their nose at people ....... they can see who's peeing on their shoes.
Searlit | Jun 07, 2012, 06:45 PM EDT
He doesn't seemed to have aged a bit, since I first saw him in "The Dark Man". I don't think he sounded inebriated - it's just that as you age the alcohol has a stronger effect. It's due to having less enzymes that neutralize the alcohol, so it keeps circulating in the blood. Give him a break, on this one.
aloistmartin | Jun 07, 2012, 05:17 PM EDT
Real European Men Get In-n-nn- nebriated ! Loved Rob Roy ! Liam`s an A Class American Hero !
seagreen | Jun 07, 2012, 04:17 PM EDT
Being sober on the Late Late show is not a good thing....
CroughPatrick | Jun 07, 2012, 02:41 PM EDT
he does not look or act drunk to me. he does look and sound like he had 2 or 3 pops before he went on. he looks comfortable. however, I would not want him to drive after the show thats for sure.
Bythebay | Jun 07, 2012, 01:50 PM EDT
kaydog1, you're so called observations of people about whom you're making assumptions is wholly unsubstantiated by any reputable sources. Neeson is not a Muslim. He's spoken about becoming one. To say 11 people are prime examples for the worlds 2 billion Muslims is ludicrous and wholly biased and prejudiced. The 9/11 hijackers have not been proven to have engaged in drug and alcohol use before 9/11. There are plenty of Catholics in the US and elsewhere running prostitution rings as well as drug rings as are those of other religions. Muslims are not allowed to drink alcohol.
kaydog1 | Jun 07, 2012, 01:21 PM EDT
Actually, "Maggie", Liam is a resident of the USA at this point, and one thing that I've observed here is that at least a third of our USA muslims (especially the Black, ex-prison, Fruit-of-islam types) are outright drug addicts and alcoholics. The 911 airplane hijackers also engaged HEAVILY in drug and alcohol use at "nudie-bars" before murdering all those people, and if you follow the news, you'll have noticed islamic child-sex and prostitution rings in the recent news from England. These are not saintly people, as a whole. Liam is just fitting in, is all.
Ms.Gail | Jun 07, 2012, 01:19 PM EDT
Inebraited? Jet lagged? Combo, not really news. If he needs a 12 step program or some time off, best of luck to him.
amie king | Jun 07, 2012, 12:46 PM EDT
Well, having been raised by a hard drinking father, I can spot others who have "had a few" from a mile off and I have noticed more than once that he appears to have the look of somebody who has partaken of one too many! I am a fan of Liam and his work but have seen more than one interview where he has clearly had one for the road, not to mention a few photos where he appears to have wet himself after knocking some back - which is a shame and detracts from his marvelous acting skills.
citizen69 | Jun 07, 2012, 12:29 PM EDT
Never saw the interview except for the portion posted here. He seemed alright, a bit more open and less reserved maybe, looked like a good interview. Big man is looking good for 60!
hermitTalker | Jun 07, 2012, 12:19 PM EDT
From the next morning's reports, the current and two former hosts were drinking whiskey on set. No wonder the Government in the ROI and UK are worried about the disaster done by alcohol in Ireland. God bless the puritanical USA throwbacks which prevent alcohol being consumed on TV ads and on TV sets, also bleep out the ever-flowing four letter words used on UK and Irish TV
ePHraimAg | Jun 07, 2012, 12:11 PM EDT
You would need a Drink if You came from BallyMeNain, a good resurrection stiffy not too afar Off the Guinness Of Cana !
RedBranch | Jun 07, 2012, 11:41 AM EDT
So not a Muslim yet...
Bythebay | Jun 07, 2012, 10:55 AM EDT
Coverage of the Olympic Torch in Ireland would be far better than whether or not Neeson was drunk on the Late, Late. The likelihood the Olympic Torch will ever be back in Ireland is nil and IC ignored it.
noeltfox | Jun 07, 2012, 10:45 AM EDT
Who gives a rats ass ,hope he had a good night,the man deserves that much.
Murph46 | Jun 07, 2012, 10:11 AM EDT
News?
Liam3494 | Jun 07, 2012, 09:37 AM EDT
Watched it live, and he was clearly three sheets to the wind. Don't see why his agent should be denying it, who cares, it was mildly amusing. Compared to Twink and others on the show, it was good to see that Liam is human and can enjoy a drink!