ITV News apparently don't know who Michael D Higgins is

No, that isn’t him.

THERE YOU ARE, watching the ITV News late on a Wednesday night.

When suddenly, our head of state appears.

Hello Michael D!

John Laverty John Laverty

Em.

Haha... ITV managed to change Ken Dodd's name and promote him to President of Ireland.... pic.twitter.com/4ezzvBrsxH
— Jenni Wren (@jennibanks) July 22, 2015

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Yes, that is in fact veteran comedian Ken Dodd.

PA WIRE PA WIRE

Here’s Michael D. HIIIIIII ITV NEWS, I’M OVER HEERRE.

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Sigh.

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