Ian Hislop's Liz Truss swipe met with awkward silence as hosts forced to shut down chat

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The One Show, where they answered a series of questions about the show following the return of its 64th series. During the chat, presenter Alex asked the pair how the show worked and if parts were scripted.Ian joked that they had the script three months prior to shows and just simply read it out.Giving a more serious answer, Paul explained that they had an idea of what's coming up, but that it was pretty much just up to them after that.Following this, Ian couldn't resist taking a swipe at new Prime Minister Liz Truss, who replaced Boris Johnson earlier this month.On the back of Paul's comment, he added: "Except if something bizarre happens like Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister then you're on your own."Prince Harry's move may 'cause irrevocable harm' to Sussex plansHis remark was met with a quiet laugh in the background, followed by an awkward silence.Joking of the reaction, his fellow captain stepped in and said: "Did you feel that nervousness that just went around the room then?"Ian went on to joke: "Is she not Prime Minister anymore?"Their comments prompted Alex and Roman to step in as the latter said: "We will leave the politics for your show.""Sorry it's a live show, I'm a bit worried about saying stuff," Ian continued.Alex swiftly moved on from the awkward moment and went on to ask the pair who their most surprising guest had been.The presenter said she had an incline that it was William Shatner, to which they agreed.Ian claimed the actor had no idea who people in the news were and didn't really know who they were when he co-hosted in 2012.Prince Harry's move may 'cause irrevocable harm' to Sussex plans [REVEALED]Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash 'in running to replace Holly and Phil' [REPORTS]Kylie Jenner almost spills.