Diane Sawyer says she’s ‘in’ to date Ted Lasso following joke in Apple TV+ comedy

Dan Walker had been invited to go wild swimming with his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars, but had to decline - and Sara Davies wasn't accepting his excuse.The sheepish BBC Breakfast star attempted to explain away the situation on his Instagram Stories.Talking during a special Q&A session on social media, he was quizzed on whether he'd be willing to brave the water."Would you ever go wild-swimming like the Strictly tour lot?" the question read."I was going to, actually, when we were in Sheffield," Dan recalled, referencing his hometown."I was invited down by the Reverend Kate Botley and Sara - but I just couldn't get back from work in time."It looked like fun, and I'd love to have a go."However, he added of his ill-preparedness: "Appropriate footwear always essential when wild swimming, I think!"If the luxurious-looking work shoes he has posted on Instagram to show off his shoe-sock combinations are anything to go by, they would have been nowhere near casual enough for a sporty swimming trip.However, he also reposted Sara's feisty assessment of the situation, where she'd written: "Yeah we invited him and he totally flaked on us."This excuse about not getting back from work on time is total BS - he chickened out!" she added, using a chicken emoji to punctuate her point.Dan appeared to own up to his antics, adding a GIF which read: "GUILTY."However, in previous Q&A footage from yesterday, Dan took the moment to present himself as courageous.He told fans: "The best thing about being a journalist is the opportunity to be a sword for those without weapons and a shield for those who can't defend themselves."However, his job wasn't always deeply serious, as he demonstrated when he revealed one of his embarrassing moments in the

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-esque reality dating show,Having walked away from his Manchester City contract — and proven himself to be even more of a selfish cad on the show -- Jamie quickly finds that no major European club is willing to take him on, and so he returns, little plastic army man in hand, to ask Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) for another shot on AFC Richmond.Initially, Ted turns him down — noting the bridges he's burnt and lingering hurt feelings over the club's relegation -- but, ever the caring father figure to his young soccer stars, he also inquires about why Jamie threw away a future with one of England's biggest clubs for a few dips in what one can only hope is a heavily chlorinated hot tub.«I did it to piss off me dad,» Jamie eventually admits.

While Jason Sudeikis has appeared on television shows and even led movies for many years now, he's reached a new level of success with "Ted Lasso." The Apple TV+ comedy sees the actor play an infectiously optimistic soccer coach who was hired by the team's bitter owner to sink the team, though he manages to bring everyone together instead. The show has become a hit for the streamer with Variety reporting that it has reached more Apple TV+ subscribers than any other original show or movie – not to mention a gobsmacking 20 Emmy nominations for its freshman season and a Golden Globe win for Sudeikis, 45, himself.

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne left their two daughters at home last night, to attend the swanky launch of TOCA Social in London - where onlookers exclusively told OK they were acting "very loved up". I'm A Celeb winner Jac and her former TOWIE husband joined the likes of ex-Love Islander Marcel Somerville , Emmerdale actor Luke Roskell, Ted Lasso star Kola Bokkini and athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton at the event, which was held to celebrate the opening of the UK’s first football-based social entertainment and dining venue at London's O2.

Ted Lasso creator Jason Sudeikis has told Mark Hoppus how Foo Fighters inspired his show.The actor and writer recently spoke to the Blink-182 musician on Apple podcast After School Radio, opening up specifically about the impact of ‘My Hero’.“When [I was] on SNL, I would write a lot of sketches to music… But ‘My Hero’ was the first time that I heard a song and I felt, I saw a whole movie about that song. At least my interpretation of it,” Sudeikis began.“I’ve never spoken to Gus nor Dave or any of the guys in the band about what that song is about.

. In the clip, club owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) asks Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), «What do you say to a cocktail, Coach Lasso?» To which he replies, «The same thing I'd say to Diane Sawyer if she ever asked me out on a date, 'Yes please.'»Sawyer clearly loved the reference, posting the video and writing, «Dear @TedLasso — I'm in. Your move.» Dear @TedLasso — I’m in.

Apple TV+ says it has a major hit on its hands following the start of the second season of fan-favorite series Ted Lasso.The streamer's parent company Apple claims that the show's second season premiere had the most viewers of a show or movie in its history, as reported by Variety.However, Apple followed in the footsteps of other streaming services by failing to release any data to back up its claims about the Jason Sudeikis–starring comedy.

Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, currently nominated for 20 Emmy Awards, debuted its second season on July 23 delivering the streamer’s biggest premiere day ever, largest opening weekend ever and #1 debut across all series and movies, the company said. As usual, Apple — like most SVOD players — did not provide hard numbers to back its claims.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDrafting off its recent 20 Emmys nominations, the “Ted Lasso” Season 2 premiere episode hauled in biggest audience of any original film or TV show on Apple TV Plus, according to Apple.The soccer comedy series, headlined by Jason Sudeikis as the fish-out-of-water American coach, tallied more Apple TV Plus accounts that streamed the S2 premiere on Friday, July 23, and over its opening weekend (July 23-25), than any previous launch, the tech giant claims.That sounds impressive — but how many people actually tuned in is unclear.Apple is still not releasing any actual numbers of viewers.

Ted Lasso. The hit Apple+ television series stars Jason Sudeikis as the endlessly positive American football coach Ted Lasso, who is unexpectedly brought in to oversee a Premier League team, despite having no knowledge of association football before being hired.

Diane Sawyer used Twitter to shoot her shot with witty (and fictional) football coach Ted Lasso. In a clip posted to Twitter of Thursday’s episode, Coach Ted Lasso (played by Jason Sudeikis) walked into a room and was greeted by his friends and colleagues. Rebecca Welton, the AFC Richmond boss (played by Hannah Waddingham), asks Lasso what he would say to “a post-match cocktail.

She's clearly a fan of the pitch.And Diane Sawyer took matters into her own hands after Ted Lasso name dropped the legendary broadcast journalist during the season two premiere.The 75-year-old news anchor broke her 14-month Twitter silence to respond to a potential date proposition from Jason Sudeikis' character on the popular AppleTV+ series. Yes, please: Diane Sawyer took matters into her own hands after Ted Lasso name dropped the legendary broadcast journalist during the season two premiere In the clip, Lasso, a peppy soccer coach from the states, walked into his AFC Richmond bosses office with a hearty, 'Howdy y'all!''What do you say to a cocktail coach Lasso,' Hannah Waddingham's character Rebecca Welton asked.

Flirting with fiction. Diane Sawyer responded after hearing her name dropped in an episode of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, and her quip is hilarious.

2021 Emmy nominee Jason Sudeikis, 45, as a relentlessly positive soccer coach.During Thursday’s episode, AFC Richmond boss Rebecca Welton (played by Hannah Waddingham) asks Coach Lasso “what [he] would say” to a post-match drink.Quipped Lasso, “Oh, the same thing I’d say to Diane Sawyer if she ever asked me out on a date: Yes, please.”It would appear the iconic ABC newswoman is onboard as she took to social media to respond: “Dear Ted Lasso — I’m in. Your move.”This, as one fan pointed out, was her first tweet in 14 months.

Ted Lasso has his next date lined up.

Ted Lasso in a new interview.Speaking to The Guardian, the star of the hugely popular Apple TV+ television series discussed his character’s popularity with viewers.“It’s not a show, it’s not a character,” Sudeikis said of the programme, adding: “it’s a vibe, and the show trickles down as spillover from that vibe.”Speaking about his character Ted’s humanity in the show, Sudeikis said working in the service industry at the start of his career helped him with developing the character.He continued: “Whether it be retail in a grocery store, or Blockbuster Video, you have all sorts of people coming through.

His Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso scored rave reviews from critics once again after debuting its second season premiere on Friday.And series star Jason Sudeikis capped off the wave of admiration with a surprise message from the man who inspired his Ted Lasso character during an appearance Thursday on Today.The 45-year-old former SNL star looked misty-eyed after after Today host Hoda Kotb revealed that his former mentor had filmed a surprise video message for him. Surprise guest: Jason Sudeikis, 45, was shocked on Thursday to see a surprise video message on Today from his high school basketball coach Donny Campbell, who inspired his hit character Ted Lasso Blown away: His jaw dropped open when he saw Campbell's message.

Season two of Jason Sudeikis' series Ted Lasso was an instant hit with critics following its premiere episode on Friday.The award-winning Apple TV+ series scored an impressive 100 percent fresh rating from critics surveyed by Rotten Tomatoes, and several reviewers praised the sports comedy's warm-hearted tone.Among those charmed by the new season was NPR's Eric Deggins, who was won over by the shows 'kindness and empathy.' It's a hit! Season two of the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso is a hit with critics after premiering on Friday, with writers singling out Jason Sudeikis' performance and the show's kind-hearted natureHe writes that the second season's episode was 'just as good' as those of the first season, 'if not better.'Sudeikis stars in

award-winning first season had many calling it the feel-good comedy series of 2020. And it seems the show took that title as a challenge — kicking off season 2 by killing a dog.That's right.

20 Emmy nominations, comedy hit “Ted Lasso” returns for its second season on AppleTV+ July 23. Season 1 followed Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), a golden retriever of a man who takes a job coaching a UK Premiere League soccer team, despite having no knowledge of the sport. Over the course of the season, the American wins over the cynical British team and even its scheming owner, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham). Season 2 shakes things up by introducing new character Sharon (Sarah Niles), a sports psychologist who’s been hired to work with the team.