Former Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle stopped by This Morning today to discuss what he’s been up to since leaving the soap nine years ago.
Since leaving his role as Calvin Valentine, Ricky began a career in Hollywood and currently stars on US show American Gods.
However, while listening to Ricky speak on the daytime show, many viewers spotted that his accent has developed an American twang.
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Speaking about his love for keeping fit, he said: “I like playing sports but I am no longer allowed to play sports because I have to…”
Phil cut in: “Watch the face,” to which Ricky replied: “Yeah. Not the money-maker.”
Poking fun at Ricky’s new accent, Phil said: “You are really very LA now. You just can’t help it,” as he did an American accent.
Ricky revealed: “I say sidewalk. I so say elevator.”
And Phil wasn’t the only one to pick up on Ricky’s slightly different accent.
Viewers were left scratching their heads over his American twang.
One person said: “Ricky Whittles accent is up and down more than a yo-yo,” while another wrote: “What’s going on with Ricky Whittle’s accent?”
A third added: “What the chuff has happened to Ricky Whittle’s accent? He sounds Welsh with something stuck in his throat.”
Ricky Whittles accent is up and down more than a yo-yo #ThisMorning
— Atholl (@AthollMills) 27 February 2019
#ThisMorning what’s going on with Ricky Whittle’s accent?
— 🌟travelprincess99🌟 (@ruth_clark) 27 February 2019
What the chuff has happened to Ricky Whittle’s accent? He sounds Welsh with something stuck in his throat #ThisMorning
— Darren Haywood (@darren_haywood) 27 February 2019
A fourth tweeted: “Why is Ricky Whittle speaking with American twang? He’s only been filming there 2 years.”
Why is Ricky Whittle speaking with American twang? He’s only been filming there 2 years @itvthismorning
— Jayne (@Jayne19900358) 27 February 2019
I feel weird listening to Ricky whittle’s new accent lol #thismorning
— Jaimie-Leigh (@x23Jayx) 27 February 2019
Ricky Whittle’s accent is so odd now!#ThisMorning
— Lauren (@Lahahasi) 27 February 2019
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During the chat, Ricky said he thinks he’s funnier in the UK than America because the people over there don’t get him.
He said: “They don’t get me! They don’t have sarcasm. I am much funnier here.”
When asked if he misses the UK when he’s in the states, Ricky added: “My family and friends come and visit me all the time in America because it’s a great holiday destination.
“I live on the beach. It’s fantastic. I watch more footie in America than I ever have here.”
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