FANS OF The One Show were left utterly gobsmacked as Hollywood legend Robert De Niro graced the sofa.

Clara Amfo and Alex Jones welcomed the A-list actor into the BBC studio alongside his co-star Debra Messing, 56.

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Viewers were in disbelief as Robert De Niro appeared on The One ShowCredit: BBC

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The A-List actor appeared on the BBC Show before making his way into Mayfair for the European premiere of The Alto KnightsCredit: Getty

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He was welcomed into the studio by Alex Jones and Clara AmfoCredit: BBC
Robert, 81, was on the show to promote his new gangster crime thriller movie, The Alto Knights.

He also stars in a new Netflix series, Zero Day, which focuses on a former fictitious US president as he investigates a zero-day cyber attack.

Viewers of the long-running magazine show took to social media in disbelief as he sat on the iconic green couch on The One Show.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan stated: “Robert de Niro is looking good on 81.”

Another exclaimed: “What the hell, Robert De Niro on The One Show. What is happening!!”

“What a geezer one of the greatest WOW!!”, wrote a third user.

As a fourth added: “Up their game tonight with Robert DeNiro & Debra Messing.”

The pair appeared on the long-running magazine show alongside Stephen Graham, 51, and Owen Cooper, 15, who star in the new Netflix mini-series, Adolescence.

However, when the Goodfellas legend was asked to give the teen actor some career advice he appeared to have a little trouble finding his words.

Robert said: “Well, I think he’s off to a good start, that’s the main thing.

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“And just to keep at it. Keep at it! Do…I mean he’s there. Now it’s common sense, what to do, what not to do.

“Try to stay out of trouble and all that stuff and you’ll do well. You’ll do well!”

Some viewers claimed that the Hollywood legend looked somewhat disinterested.

One fan, referring to Bananarama’s hit song, commented: “Robert De Niro’s waiting Waiting to go home….”

A second posted the words: “Before the titles have even finished.. Robert De Niro,” alongside a GIF of an emoji of someone running away.

The One Show hosts past and present

The One Show has had a number of presenters since it launched in 2006 – but who are they?

Current

Alex Jones – Alex is the longest-severing current host of The One Show as she’s been a regular fixture on the green sofa since 2011.

Ronan Keating – After stints of X-Factor and The Voice: Australia, Boyzone star Ronan swapped singing for chatting, also joining The One Show in 2021.

Roman Kemp – Roman initially signed on to be a guest presenter on The One Show in 2022 but made the move permanent the following year. This brought his time on Capital Breakfast to an end.

Lauren Laverne – DJ, singer and Desert Island Discs host Lauren became a regular host on the BBC chat show at the same time as Roman.

Guest

The One Show also has a number of relief and guest presenters. They are:

Retired gymnast Gabby Logan (2009–2010, 2013—present)

Former Welsh rugby union player and Morning Live star Gethin Jones (2009, 2020—present)

Watchdog’s Matt Allwright (2010—present)

BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host Zoe Ball (2012–13, 2016–17, 2021–present)

Former ballet dancer Debbie McGee (2014—present)

Newsround presenter Ore Oduba (2015—present)

Former politician and This Morning star Gyles Brandreth (2016—present)

Watchdog’s Michelle Ackerley (2016—present)

Irish presenter and Strictly alum Angela Scanlon (2016—present)

Today star Amol Rajan (2017—present)

Presenter and X-Factor star Rylan Clark (2019—present)

Former professional footballer and Strictly star Alex Scott (2019—present)

McFly drummer Harry Judd (2020—present)

Past

Previous presenters of The One Show include ITV sports journalist Adrian Chilies (2006-2010), TV chef Nadia Sawalha (2006-2007), model Myleene Klass (2007), former Dancing on Ice host Christine Bleakley (2007-2010), beloved radio presenter Chris Evans (2010-2015), comedian Jason Manford (2010), Countryfile’s Matt Baker (2011-2020), and former professional footballer-turned-pundit Jermaine Jenas (2021-2024).

While a third noted: “What’s wrong with Robert de Niro he looks so confused.”

And a fourth added: “Robert De Niro wants to be anywhere but on that couch.”

However, the star had to make a quick exit from the BBC One set in order to make his way to the European Premiere of the new flick.

He walked the red carpet at the star-studded gala at the Curzon in London’s Mayfair.

Try to stay out of trouble and all that stuff and you’ll do well. You’ll do well!

Robert De NiroThe One Show

The A-list star appeared alongside his Hollywood co-star at the special screening of The Alto Knights.

In the movie, the actor plays not one but two different characters who were childhood friends, but become rivals.

He told the presenters: “The idea of playing the two different characters was intriguing to me.

“They’re like two different sides of the same coin.”

Robert added: “One is more rational, more diplomatic. That’s the [Frank] Costello character.

“The [Vito] Genovese character is more erratic, more impulsive.”

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In the new flick, Robert plays not one but two charactersCredit: BBC

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He appeared on the iconic BBC green sofa alongside his co-star Debra MessingCredit: BBC

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The Hollywood legend then tried to give career advice to Adolescence star Owen CooperCredit: BBC