The One Show to promote season three of his show After Life, which dropped on Netflix last Friday.The comedian, 60, brought along Antilly the Wonder Hound, a professional stunt dog better known as Anti, who acts alongside him in the comedy drama.
Presenters Alex Scott and Alex Jones welcomed Ricky’s fluffy companion onto the sofa, who proceeded to lick his face enthusiastically despite his protests.
As soon as Ricky told Anti she was “such a good girl”, the German Shepherd got up and started smothering him in kisses, as the actor called out: “No, no, no!” “She’s missed you,” remarked Scott, while Jones admitted:“They did say she’d be excited to see you…”“I’ve got makeup on!” Ricky continued to protest, as both presenters replied teasingly: “Not any more!” Remarking on a film that they had just shown to The One Show audience, Jones suggested Ricky was “very touched” by it.
In response, Ricky said: “I know. Honestly, nothing breaks my heart more than pets being separated from their owners. “I can’t stand to think of an animal in discomfort, let alone hurt. “Even the slightest bit of discomfort - I just can’t stand it.
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