Fans tuning in to The Last Leg on Channel 4 on Friday night were stunned when Succession actor Brian Cox did not censor his thoughts – or language – about President Donald Trump

The Last Leg host Adam Hills was forced to issue an apology when Succession star Brian Cox lashed out about Donald Trump in a sweary tirade.

78-year-old Brian was a guest on the late-night Channel 4 talk show and unleashed about the current US president. It was down to 54-year-old Australian comedian Adam to clear the air after Brian blurted out the c-bomb three times.

Brian has his main home of residence in New York – while his other bolthole is in the UK capital, London. As a result, the foul mouthed actor is governed by 78-year-old Trump – who returned to power in the USA last month after storming to victory in the 2024 Presidential election.

While a guest on The Last Leg this week, Brian made it very clear that he is not happy to see Trump back in power. Adam asked: “I might be scared of where this is going to go but, what are your thoughts on Donald Trump so far, Brian?”

Adam Hills had to apologise three times after Brian dropped the c-bomb ( 
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Wasting no time in making his unhappiness clear, Brian fired back: “He’s a ****. Adam hastily said: “I apologise…” – while co-host, Alex Brooker, 40, laughed: “I knew that apology was coming!”

American comedian Michelle Wolf, 39, then said: “They told me that was the one word I wasn’t allowed to say and I’m so glad you said it.” Brian then commented: “Well they never told me what to say. I would have been happy not to say it but if somebody doesn’t call him a ****.”

Adam was forced to issue a second apology, and told viewers: “I have to deeply apologise again. Let’s just assume I’m apologising for all of these.” He then asked Brian: “Are you not worried about being accosted by Trump fans?”

The Braveheart actor replied: “Me? I’m not going back to America, for that very reason. No, I mean, they’re all idiots anyway.”

The actor later discussed the film The Apprentice which stars fellow Succession actor Jeremy Strong – who is nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar. Brian growled: “Of course I didn’t see The Apprentice because I wouldn’t watch anything about that **** I mentioned earlier” – leading Adam to issue yet another apology.

Stars of The Apprentice were left in shock when Trump hit out at the film when it was released last year. Jeremy claimed that screenwriter Gabriel Sherman had come under attack when the now President accused him of doing a “hatchet job” with the writing of the script.

Actor Sebastian Stan, who plays a young version of Donald in the film, has been nominated for the Best Actor gong. The film focuses on Trump’s relationship with lawyer and mentor Roy Cohn – who is played by Jeremy.