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The One Show fans baffled as Bill Clinton makes shock appearance on BBC programme

The One Show viewers were left stunned as Bill Clinton appeared on Friday’s programme.

Fans of the BBC show were dumbfounded that the former President of the United States of America had been invited to congratulate a teacher from Derry, Northern Ireland.

Marie Lindsay had been awarded the Life Time Achievement award for her at the National Teaching Awards 2021.

According to host Ronan Keating, the former White House leader had been passionate about the Northern Ireland peace process and had been more than happy to congratulate the Irish teacher on her win.

The One Show fans baffled as Bill Clinton makes shock appearance

After Bill’s appearance via video link, Twitter erupted with comments.

One person exclaimed: “Holy moly, Bill Clinton on #TheOneShow.”

Another chimed: “How is Bill Clinton on #TheOneShow?”

While a third added: “WTF has that got to do with Bill Clinton #TheOneShow?”

Host Ronan Keating and Angelica Bell were just as stunned that Bill had appeared on the programme

Congratulating the Irish teach, Bill said: “Marie I’m so glad I had this chance to send my deepest congratulations for achieving the Lifetime achievement award for your extraordinary career in education.”

The former President added: “It’s now been 26 years this month since I made my very first trip to Derry.

Marie had won the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Teaching Awards 2021

“The warmth and friendship of the people of your city and all of Northern Ireland, you’ve given me is one of the great gifts of my life.”

He went on: “Thank you for everything you’ve done to provide your students with a good education and to develop rising generations of women leaders to focus on the possibilities of tomorrow rather than the grievances of yesterday.

“I wish you and all of your former students the very best and hope that you enjoy your well deserved retirement.”

The One Show airs on BBC One at 7pm weekdays.

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