Today: Karl Stefanovic and Ally Langdon laugh at 'drunk' guest David Walliams

Today: Karl Stefanovic and Ally Langdon laugh at 'drunk' guest David Walliams
Today: Karl Stefanovic and Ally Langdon laugh at 'drunk' guest David Walliams

Karl Stefanovic was famously a little worse for wear while hosting the Today show the morning after the 2009 Logies.

But he found himself on the other side of a tipsy TV appearance on Wednesday, as celebrity guest David Walliams admitted he was 'drunk' for his live cross from the UK.

The loose interview left Karl, 46, and co-anchor Allison Langdon, 42, in stitches.

Worse for wear: The Today show's interview with a 'drunk' David Walliams (right) left co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon (left) in stitches on Wednesday

Worse for wear: The Today show's interview with a 'drunk' David Walliams (right) left co-hosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon (left) in stitches on Wednesday

David began by admitting he'd just returned from a dinner, during which he'd met Sir Paul McCartney. 

'Just to warn you I'm a bit star-struck and a bit drunk,' said the 49-year-old comedian.

'Perfect! That's the way we like to do the show,' Karl assured him.

Speaking about his chance encounter with the former Beatle, David said: 'He's so fit and full of life, and really fun...

'And he was of life, and really fun, and he was... he's really happy to talk about The Beatles, which is good, because it would be awkward if he wasn't.'

At least he's honest! 'Just to warn you I'm a bit star-struck and a bit drunk,' said David, 49, prompting laughter from Karl and Allison

At least he's honest! 'Just to warn you I'm a bit star-struck and a bit drunk,' said David, 49, prompting laughter from Karl and Allison

The Come Fly with Me funnyman then spoke of his love of Australia, before forgetting the name of one of the country's most famous beaches.

'I remember just swimming in... in the sea and someone was swimming past me, what's that famous beach everyone goes to?' he said before trailing off.

'Bondi Beach. That's right!' he continued. 'This is why you shouldn't drink wine before morning TV.'

Whoops! The Come Fly with Me funnyman then spoke of his love of Australia, before forgetting the name of one of the country's most famous beaches

Whoops! The Come Fly with Me funnyman then spoke of his love of Australia, before forgetting the name of one of the country's most famous beaches

Meanwhile, like all Sydneysiders, Karl is in the midst of a strict lockdown.

But the Channel Nine anchor appeared in great spirits on Saturday as

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