TikTok star Eric Roberts demonstrates how he 'wipes his bum' in embarrassing mistake live on air

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The Donegal well-known social media star appeared on The Six O'Clock Show

Influencer Eric Roberts had a bit of a "kerfuffled" on live TV, which fans have deemed "brilliant."

The Donegal well-known social media star appeared on The Six O'Clock Show and was seen to look shocked when presenter Katja Mia asked Eric: "Toilet paper, over or under?", while passing him a giant roll of paper to "show them" how he does it. 

Eric, while holding the roll said: "I wasn't aware there was a second option so are you asking me how I wipe my bum?"

The studio can be heard erupting in laughter at the remark from the TikTok star while he still remains puzzled looking.

The star then went to demonstrated the action as he said: "I'd be a backer", before Katja says: "We are talking about how it is on the handle."

Eric replied: "Oh ok, I misinterpreted that question" as Katja said: "I didn't need the demonstration."

Fans cannot get enough of the awkward moment with many users commenting under the above post, one user said: "An easy question to misinterpret to be fair son."

Another user said: "That escalated fast."

Another user said: "That's brilliant."

The TikToker is currently working on the show as Deric Hartigan’s temporary replacement, as roving weatherman Deric Hartigan has taken on a new role on the Virgin Media station’s Six O’Clock Show.

Roberts’ screen career has gone from strength to strength after he quit his job as a special needs assistant last year to pursue a full-time career in the media. The TikTok influencer now boasts over 650,000 followers on the popular social media app.

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