ED Vaizey had to cut a television slot short today after his dog took over the interview.
The Wantage MP was being interviewed about serious matters of politics live on BBC news this morning, via a video link, after he had the Conservative whip removed.
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As he responded to a question about former Prime Minister and Witney MP David Cameron, his dog began incessantly barking in the background.
After a few fumbles trying to rearrange the camera, the yapping continued and the video was cut.
A BBC journalist shared the one and a half minute clip on Twitter, describing it as a 'moment of chaos' and likening it to the famous interviewee who became known as 'BBC dad.'
Anyway here’s the MP Ed Vaizey having a #bbcdad moment of chaos on the BBC News channel, courtesy of his dog pic.twitter.com/t3CISfteOf
— Tom Bateman (@tomb8man) September 14, 2019
Professor Robert Kelly gained the nickname in 2017 after his children barged into the background of his webcam during a live news interview, with their mum chasing after them.
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Mr Vaizey has seen the funny side of the comparison and agreed it was 'comedy gold,' tweeting: "She [my dog] was silent for 10 minutes beforehand."
Incredible scenes, that absolutely made my morning #toptelly
— Felicity Baker (@Felicity_Baker) September 14, 2019
Picture: Ed Vaizey
The original video has had almost 100,000 views on Twitter, and has been shared by Jeremy Vine and Laura Kuenssberg.
Mr Vaizey's Cavapoo (King Charles spaniel and poodle cross) Pepper was shortlisted again this year for Westminster Dog of the Year, but lost out in the public vote.
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The ceremony for the contest, due to take place last week, had to be cancelled due to fears about protests.
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