Neil Patrick Harris has been slammed for calling Nick Jonas “really handsome” as a teenager in “completely inappropriate” comments that have surfaced.
The actor, 49, came under fire on social media for a 2015 interview where he said he had a “crush” on Nick, now 30, when the star was still a teenager .
In the interview, Neil, who was 42 at the time, was asked who his “celebrity crush” was during an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show.
Review: Neil Patrick Harris slammed for calling Nick Jonas ‘really handsome’ as a teenager in ‘completely inappropriate’ comments resurfaced
He named singer Nick as his crush and spoke of finding him “handsome” before it was “allowed”, saying it was “a bit of a problem”.
“He was really handsome before people thought he was handsome,” Neil said after a pause.
“Which was a bit of a problem, you kind of had to wait until he got, you know… 19, 20, you’re like, ‘What’s going on? “”
The How I Met Your Mother star has admitted her husband David Burtka, whom he married in 2014, knew about her celebrity crush.
‘Inappropriate’: The actor, 49, came under fire on social media for a 2015 interview where he said he had a ‘crush’ on Nick (pictured in 2010), now 30, when the star was still a teenager.
“David knows that, so I guess that’s not a bad thing to say,” he added during the hot seat challenge.
Nick, who shot to fame as a Disney child star and a third of the Jonas Brothers aged 12, was 23 when the interview was filmed.
However, Neil’s resurfaced comments were met with a furious backlash from fans after the interview was shared on TikTok.
Some fans slammed Neil for his “completely inappropriate” and “problematic” comments, while others criticized the audience for laughing.
Anger: However, his resurfaced comments were met with a furious backlash from fans after the interview was shared on TikTok
Crush: Nick (pictured earlier this month), who shot to fame as a Disney child star and a third of the Jonas Brothers aged 12, was 23 when the interview was filmed
One person commented, “Sometimes certain things shouldn’t be said out loud.”
Another said, ‘Jesus. the 2nd goofy laugh from the crowd. they ended up waiting a minute.
A third wrote: ‘My brother tried to save it with the ’19 to 20’, while a fourth added: ‘Ummmmm that’s not good to say.’
And another wrote: ‘Excuse me? And they laugh? Wow.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Neil for comment.
‘Awkward’: How I Met Your Mother star admitted husband David Burtka, whom he married in 2014, knew about his celebrity crush
Neil recently starred in the Netflix series Uncoupled, where he played a newly single gay man navigating the dating scene for the first time in 17 years.
He is also set to hit screens next year in Doctor Who, playing the “greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced”.
In June, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed that Neil, 48, will join the cast as the villain.
Following the BBC announcement, Russell wrote on Instagram: “Neil Patrick Harris, welcome to Cardiff!” Playing the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced.
Career: Neil recently starred in the Netflix series Uncoupled, where he played a newly single gay man navigating the dating scene for the first time in 17 years
“Such a great actor, such a great man, it’s an honor and a hoot. Have fun! @nph @bbcdoctorwho Ha!’
Neil added on his page: “My current concert”. Never looked more dashing. Thanks for inviting me into your Whoniverse, @russelltdavies63.
“I’ll do my best to do my best. This doctor has no idea what’s in store for him. And even if he does… Who cares? Ha ha ha ha ha-ha-ha! »
Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa will also become the 14th Doctor in the 60th Anniversary episodes, after David Tennant reprized his role as Time Lord.
New project: He’s also set to hit screens next year in Doctor Who, playing the ‘greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced’
