Michael Hing made a very racy comment that left his co-hosts stunned during Friday’s episode of The Project.
The comedian was chatting to venom expert Bryan Fry who discussed various types of painful stings from Australia’s venomous critters.
When asked what animal he’d risk being stung by, Michael gave a surprisingly candid – and racy – answer.
‘I would pick jellyfish… because I want to get p***ed on’ he quipped.
Hoping for laughter from his co-stars, Michael was instead met with an uncomfortable silence, before they broke into awkward giggles.
Michael Hing (pictured) made a racy comment that left his co-hosts stunned during Friday’s episode of The Project when discussing which animal he would like to be stung by
The panel were quick to change the subject, leaving Michael red-faced.
It’s not the first time one of his on air gags backfired, with Michael last week stepping forward to admit that he had a go at brewing his own alcoholic beverages at home.
The 38-year-old joked his home brew of choice – vodka – was ‘probably illegal’.
Michael’s surprising revelation came during a segment about next month’s tax hike which will send the price of beer and spirits soaring.
Panelist Nick Cody suggested that since the cost of a pint of beer will rise to an average of $12, many drinkers may turn to ‘home brewing’ to save on cash.
After Nick admitted to trying to brew beer in his bathtub, co-host Susie Youssef asked Michael whether ever had tried doing it.
‘I would pick jellyfish… because I want to get p***ed on’ he quipped
Hoping for laughter from his co-stars, Michael was instead met with an uncomfortable silence, before they broke into awkward giggles (pictured)
‘I had a crack making vodka,’ he said, adding: ‘also it may have been illegal.’
Currently, it is legal to distil spirits at home, though ‘home brewers’ of spirits are required to have a license.
Michael meanwhile joined the line-up of Australian current affairs show The Project late last year.
He left Triple J last year after three years of hosting the radio station’s popular drive show, Hobba and Hing with Lewis Hobba.
Michael is also the former host of the ABC programs Good Game: Pocket Edition and Good Game Well Played.
In August, the popular celebrity wed his sweetheart Humyara Mahbub in a Bengali ceremony on Sydney Harbour.
The pair looked resplendent in traditional attire as they exchanged vows by the water surrounded by family and friends.
It’s not the first time one of his on air gags backfired, with Michael last week admitting that he had a go at brewing his own alcoholic beverages at home, which was ‘probably illegal’
