Lloyd Burr makes unusual request to 'touch them' while interviewing Australian comedian

AM host Lloyd Burr has made an unusual request of an Australian comedian during Wednesday's show.

Heath Franklin, who plays Chopper on stage, is back in Aotearoa for a national tour as well as appearances at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival which kicks off on Friday.

However, during his interview, things went a bit awry when Burr became distracted by Chopper's facial hair.

"Are your handlebars real?" Burr asked, before adding: "Can I touch them?"

"Ah yeah I've been hoping you would," the comedian said.

Seconds later, after reaching over, Burr made a shock confession, saying: "They're not real, I can see some glue under them - they look quite real" to which Chopper replied: "I didn't come here for this.

"I thought it was going to be a nice moment between a couple of dudes and now my credibility's in the bin," he said.

"Next time you touch someone's moustache just stroke down, follow the grain." 

Watch the AM video above.  

AM host Lloyd Burr has made an unusual request of an Australian comedian during Wednesday's show.

Heath Franklin, who plays Chopper on stage, is back in Aotearoa for a national tour as well as appearances at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival which kicks off on Friday.

However, during his interview, things went a bit awry when Burr became distracted by Chopper's facial hair.

"Are your handlebars real?" Burr asked, before adding: "Can I touch them?"

"Ah yeah I've been hoping you would," the comedian said.

Seconds later, after reaching over, Burr made a shock confession, saying: "They're not real, I can see some glue under them - they look quite real" to which Chopper replied: "I didn't come here for this.

"I thought it was going to be a nice moment between a couple of dudes and now my credibility's in the bin," he said.

"Next time you touch someone's moustache just stroke down, follow the grain." 

Watch the AM video above.  

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