Hugh Laurie recently admitted to being “slightly drunk” during an online exchange with a critic of his show, “House.” This incident came to light after British journalist Janet Murray shared her experience with Laurie on social media. Her article on UnHerd, titled “What I learnt from my online fight with Hugh Laurie,” discusses the aftermath of her critique of “House,” which Laurie starred in from 2004 to 2012.
Murray posted on social media that Laurie’s reaction to her review resulted in significant online backlash. Laurie then issued an apology via a lengthy tweet, expressing regret over the situation.
Laurie’s Apology
Laurie wrote, “I’m sorry if people have been having a go at you because of my tweet. Not at all the plan. I was very slightly drunk and already upset about something that had nothing to do with you.” He admitted to defending the writers of “House” and acknowledged that his response was inappropriate.
He humorously pointed out that referencing well-known figures like Bach, Kahlo, and Moore might have invited trouble and mentioned that perhaps he should have focused on more predictable themes, such as the common structure in blues music.
Response from Janet Murray
Murray responded to Laurie, acknowledging his apology with, “Thank you. ‘Having a go’ is probably an understatement,” and assured him of having “no hard feelings.”
The Origin of the Online Spat
The disagreement began on June 6, when Murray shared her thoughts about the first season of “House” on social media. She humorously summarized the recurring plot structure of the series as repetitive.
Laurie replied with a witty retort, suggesting alternative episode structures that did not meet audience satisfaction either. The two continued their playful exchange for some days before finally reconciling.
About Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie is an acclaimed English actor, comedian, writer, musician, and producer. He is renowned for his role as Dr. Gregory House in the medical drama “House.” Laurie gained early fame from his comedic collaborations with Stephen Fry in shows like “A Bit of Fry & Laurie” and “Blackadder.”
Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
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