Russell Brand phones Obama
Monday, 20 April 2009
Noel Gallagher and Russell Brand phoned US President Barack Obama to quiz him about soccer.
The pair made a call to the American leader during their radio show on British station talkSPORT, which aired last night (19.04.09), to discover if Obama's confession he is a fan of English Premier League team West Ham United is true.
Russell - who supports the East London club - phoned the White House, and when he didn't get through left a voicemail message.
Referring to West Ham's stadium and manager, the controversial star said: "Dear Barack Obama, we are calling you to find out if you are in fact the world's most famous West Ham supporter as it is claimed. I haven't ever seen you at Upton Park, and what formation do you suggest Gianfranco Zola plays?"
Afterwards a nervous Noel said: "This answer phone message better not jeopardise my American visa situation."
The show was Russell's first radio appearance since he resigned from his BBC Radio 2 slot - on which the Oasis guitarist was a regular guest - following a row over lewd phone calls made to 79-year-old actor Andrew Sachs last October.
In the calls, Russell and British presenter Jonathan Ross - who was suspended for three months from the BBC for his part in the prank - revealed Russell had bedded Sachs' granddaughter Georgina Baillie.
During his radio return, Russell telephoned Jonathan to ask if he wanted to be interviewed on air.
A highly amused Noel said of the pair: "This is two people who haven't learnt their lesson."
(C) BANG Media International
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