He's left viewers lusting at their television screens after a chemistry-fuelled fling with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character on the hit BBC series. And Andrew Scott has admitted that he's shocked over his new 'hot priest' status after his debut on series two of Fleabag and that he never used to be a 'sex symbol'. The Irish actor, 42, appeared on Friday's episode of Lorraine, with guest host Christine Lampard, to talk about the success of the hit BBC series. Scroll down for video 'Hot priest': Andrew Scott has admitted that he's shocked over his new 'hot priest' status after his debut on series two of Fleabag and that he never used to be a 'sex symbol' Speaking about how he never expected his new 'hot priest' status, he said: 'I sure didn’t. [Especially Growing up] with all those not-hot priests - no offence to the priests who taught me in Catholic Dublin. 'It's been amazing, it’s been absolutely incredible. I knew it was a beautiful script but the effect that it’s had on people is amazing.' Revealing he's not always been a 'sex symbol', he added: 'I used to go to these drama classes when I was a kid and I was shaking going in and then something just sort of happened. 'I had this little sort of lisp, quite a strong lisp, and it really helped with that. I think drama is really good for kids... even if they don’t become professional actors, even just to learn how to get up in front of strangers.' 'Sex symbol status': The Irish actor, 42, appeared on Friday's episode of Lorraine, with guest host Christine Lampard, to talk about the success of the hit BBC series Leading role: Speaking about how he never expected his new 'hot priest' status, he said: 'I sure didn’t. [Especially Growing up] with all those not-hot priests!' (pictured in character, right) Andrew starred as the Priest, nicknamed by fans as 'hot priest', in the BBC series yet after sleeping with Phoebe's character, Fleabag, he decided to stick to his religious vows rather than pursue a romance in the final episode. The actor instantly became a 'sex symbol' after he demanded Fleabag 'kneel' in the church before passionately kissing her during one chemistry-fuelled episode. Andrew also spoke about his close friendship with Fleabag's creator and co-star Phoebe, who is also the genius behind Killing Eve. He said: 'We did a play about 10 years ago, we had this amazing meeting last summer, she rang me up to talk about Fleabag and we spoke about love and loss... Drama: Revealing he's not always been a 'sex symbol', he added: 'I used to go to these drama classes when I was a kid and I was shaking going in and then something just sort of happened.' Love story: He's left viewers lusting at their television screens after a chemistry-fuelled fling with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character on the hit BBC series Heartache: Andrew starred as the Priest, nicknamed by fans as 'hot priest', in the BBC series yet after sleeping with Phoebe's character, Fleabag, he decided to stick to his religious vows 'We wanted to really convey love in a proper sense. They are flawed characters. I think that’s why people really respond to Fleabag, the characters are messed up and we all look for love in the wrong places... 'Just because it is funny doesn’t mean that there isn’t that heartbreaking sad element.' He added: 'I am very grateful. I absolutely adore Phoebe, she is incredibly gifted and playful. 'People have called [Fleabag] this great feminist piece, which of course it is, but it’s so full of humanity and there are so many different relationships represented... it’s incredible.' 'Kneel!': The actor instantly became a 'sex symbol' after he demanded Fleabag 'kneel' in the church before passionately kissing her during one chemistry-fuelled episode Pals: Andrew also spoke about his close friendship with Fleabag's creator and co-star Phoebe, who is also the genius behind Killing Eve - they starred in a play together ten years ago However, show watchers will still be able to get their fix of the 'hot priest' as he is starring in his new movie Steel Country, going on to reunite with Sherlock co-star Benedict Cumberbatch again for upcoming World War I film, 1917. Fleabag's finale on Monday night was the final ever episode, Phoebe confirmed the second series is the last, telling the BBC earlier this year it would be 'the final curtain'. And fans were not left disappointed by Fleabag's final bow on Monday, as the episode tied up loose ends. Marriage: Fans were not left disappointed by Fleabag's final bow on Monday, as the episode tied up loose ends... Godmother (Olivia Colman) exchanged vows with Dad (Bill Paterson) Getting rid: Claire (Sian Clifford) got rid of her husband Martin (Brett Gelman), to pursue a relationship with her Finnish co-worker Klare (Christian Hillborg) Godmother (Olivia Colman) exchanged vows with Dad (Bill Paterson), aka ‘the love of her life,’ while Claire (Sian) got rid of her husband Martin (Brett Gelman), to pursue a relationship with her Finnish co-worker Klare (Christian Hillborg). As for Fleabag herself (Phoebe), the Priest (Andrew Scott), told her he had decided to stick to his religious vows rather than pursue a romance after they ended up in bed together in the penultimate episode of the series. The final scene saw Fleabag shaking her head and walking away from the camera, breaking the fourth wall one last time. Fleabag is available on BBC iPlayer, while Lorraine continues on weekdays at 8:30am on ITV. 'Perfect' ending: The final scene saw Fleabag shaking her head and walking away from the camera, breaking the fourth wall one last timeAll rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility