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Byrne mimics Jedward on LLS

A moment of comedy from Gabriel Byrne
A moment of comedy from Gabriel Byrne

Actor Gabriel Byrne had 'Late Late Show' host Ryan Tubridy and his audience in hysterics with his hilarious impersonation of twins Jedward on last night's show.

The normally serious actor was on the famous Friday night show to discuss the visit of President Barack Obama to Ireland last week and his involvement in the special concert that was held in College Green for the President and his First Lady, Michelle Obama.

As he went into great detail about the day's events and what it was like being back-stage, it was his spot-on mimic of the hyper twins that had everyone in shock.

"I have to say I found backstage also very interesting because the people who took part in the show were an eclectic bunch of people."

"The two Jedwards were there and they remind of two goblins that come out of a forest. Like you’re walking along the road and these two goblins appear in front of you and you can do nothing else but smile. Their music is irrelevant – they make everyone they come into contact with smile."

"They broke the ice with President Obama in a way that was amazing. Daniel Day-Lewis was standing beside him with Brendan Gleeson, Stephen Rea and some amazing people and one of the Jedwards said to President Obama, before he even got to say anything – 'Eh, we were going to ask you – who is the most famous person you’ve ever met in the world'"

Words really don't do it justice...watch this piece of TV magic for yourself right here!

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