Jackie Weaver cemented her newfound celebrity status with a hilarious appearance on The Last Leg on Friday night.
The Handforth Parish Council clerk became an overnight sensation this week, after extraordinary footage of a planning and environment committee meeting went viral.
After the internet was unable to cope with the unexpected mayhem on display in the video, Jackie’s name trended on Twitter all day on Friday, so naturally Last Leg hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker were desperate to speak to the woman of the moment.
The Channel 4 show even bumped a segment about Vladimir Putin for an exclusive interview with Jackie, who admitted she didn’t really know what Twitter or “trending” meant.
.@TheLastLeg speaks to the legend that is B̶r̶i̶t̶n̶e̶y̶ ̶S̶p̶e̶a̶r̶s̶ Jackie Weaver. pic.twitter.com/IwOhM9Dm8u
— Channel 4 (@Channel4) February 5, 2021
Josh told her that he was a “lifelong fan”, to which she replied: “Your life or mine?”
“Oh wow Josh, funnier than you!” guest Sandi Toksvig quipped.
Alex then quizzed her on where she “cut her cloth” with the enforcing skills she demonstrated in the parish council meeting, to which she replied: “It’s actually kind of a bit like a cross between trying to help families resolve their issues and hostage negotiations.”
Josh also asked if she would be capitalising on her newfound fame by appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, but she insisted she’s much happier watching Anton Du Beke on the BBC show.
“He’s lovely,” she laughed.
Needless to say the internet couldn’t get enough of another dose of Jackie…
Jackie Weaver on The Last Leg is honestly the highlight of 2021 and it’s only February
— Em Baker (@em_bakes) February 5, 2021
Jackie Weaver on The Last Leg as well? Who is doing her promo and when is the single out?
— Nick Walker (@nickw84) February 5, 2021
Love Jackie Weaver on Last Leg with a little sparkly top! What a babe! She’s had such a big day!
— Martin (@MrBaileyM) February 5, 2021
Stayed up to watch my queen Jackie W on Last Leg. Worth it.
— Lauren (@crwbanod) February 5, 2021
Definitely some standout laugh out loud moments! Would make for a great comedy/drama! Saw the legendary Jackie Weaver on the Last Leg last night, she has a good sense of humour and see she’ll be on breakfast soon…expect Strictly or the jungle next!!
— Heidi BT 🐾 (@Heidi_BTerrier) February 6, 2021
Jackie Weaver’s #lastleg interview. Masterclass.
— Neil Cardwell (@ncardwell) February 5, 2021
The Last Leg has Jackie Weaver on for a live interview. THIS IS THE BEST
— Katy (@KatyBasey) February 5, 2021
Omg Jackie Weaver on the Last Leg right now is funnier than any of the hosts 🤧 get her on every single panel show immediately
— Tegan Marlow (@teganmarlow_) February 5, 2021
Did you see Jackie Weaver on the Last Leg? Marvellous and so witty.
— Stefan (@SZaitschenko) February 5, 2021
Jackie Weaver on the last leg is absolute pure banter 😍
— Rebecca Shortland 💙 (@beckyshortland) February 5, 2021
The video of the Handforth Parish Council meeting had been viewed more than three million times by Friday morning, when Jackie appeared on BBC Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour.
She couldn’t believe the clip’s huge numbers, admitting: “I suppose the surprise comes in large part because actually 99.99% – that’s an actual fact I’m sure – of council meetings are just not like that.
“They are often less exciting than we might hope they were.”
The Last Leg airs on Fridays at 10pm on Channel 4.
