There are some celebrities that you certainly don't expect to ever hold their tongue when it comes to sharing their opinions, and John Oliver is definitely one of them. The comedian and host of Last Week Tonight has made a career off sharing exactly how he feels about any subject without mincing words, and it turns out he feels the same when it comes to the death of Prince Philip.
Fans Upset After John Oliver 'Mocks' Prince Philip After His Passing: 'Just Vile'
While doing an interview with Seth Meyers, John was asked about how he felt about Prince Philip's passing.
"It's difficult when a 99-year-old with such a checkered moral history leaves us. It's hard to know exactly how to feel or, indeed, to actually articulate how you actually do," John said in response.
John also referenced the fact that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were cousins.
"They were very close," John said.
"And I don't think it was just restricted to them. I believe that family is familiar with one another," John continued. "In the way they can't be close emotionally, they certainly are close biologically, and I think that's something."
Fans were not happy with these remarks.
You can watch the interview for yourself right here.
What do you think of John's comments? Are people overreacting, or was it disrespectful to speak in this way so close to Philip's passing? Let us know how you feel in the comments below!
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