‘I’m naked from the waist down!’ Cold Feet star John Thomson jokes about his self-isolation wardrobe during video chat on GMB as he gives his tips for lockdown living
John Thomson reveals he is ‘remaining very positive’ as he self isolates during the coronavirus crisis.
The Cold Feet star, 50, had a interview with Good Morning Britain on Wednesday from his home, giving his tips on lockdown living.
Appearing on screen in a shirt and blazer, the jovial actor said that he was happy to get dressed up for the show but joked to presenter Lorraine Kelly ‘I’m naked from the waist down.’
Jokes: John Thomson got dressed up to talk to Lorraine Kelly live from home on Wednesday’s GMB but joked that he was ‘naked from the waist down’
‘It’s nice to get dressed up for you. I had the beard trimmer out,’ he joked, remarking that he’s remaining very positive during the global crisis.
‘I’m very stoic and remain very positive about this. There’s no excuse for boredom in this day and age, especially with technology,’ he pointed out.
‘I’ve even got a contingency plan if the internet goes. Being a man of a certain age, I have vinyl, CDs and loads of books. Bored is swearing, it’s self-obsession isn’t it? There’s always something to do. A lot of good can come from this’.
As well as his hobbies the actor has made sure he can continue doing some work, revealing he has built a sound studio at his home so he can do voiceovers.
Chat: The Cold Feet star, 50, had a interview with Good Morning Britain on Wednesday from his home, giving his tips on lockdown living
‘I saw the lockdown coming and thought, I’m going to be able to have to work from home. I’m training myself to be a sound engineer from home,’ he said.
John added that he makes use of his daily government recommended outdoor exercise, explaining: ‘I start to feel very low if I don’t go outside at least once a day. Don’t isolate in your house, get some fresh air if you can’.
The actor will celebrate his 51st birthday on Thursday, and is excited to have a visit from his two daughters. who live with his ex wife Samantha Sharp.
Positive: I’m very stoic and remain very positive about this. There’s no excuse for boredom in this day and age, especially with technology,’ he pointed out
‘I’ll get to see my daughters for my birthday which is great!’ he said, adding that the family made the most of his daughter’s birthday earlier in the week.
‘Sophia was 10 on Monday. We did Charades, heads up, we took it back to the old school. We had friends come round. They socially distanced. They rang the doorbell and hung up placards with happy birthday.
It was announced in February that John’s hit show Cold Feet is taking a break from screens following the airing of its ninth series finale.
He’s a pro: As well as his hobbies the actor has made sure he can continue doing some work, revealing he has built a sound studio at his home so he can do voiceovers
The creators of the acclaimed show have confirmed the series will be the last for awhile, as they give the characters ‘a chance to move on’.
Starring James Nesbitt (Adam), Hermione Norris (Karen), Fay Ripley (Jenny), John Thomson (Pete) and Robert Bathurst (David), Cold Feet first aired in 1997 for five series, before returning to ITV in 2016 for four more critically acclaimed series.
Creator Mike Bullen explained that the cast and production team feel the time is right to rest the drama before embarking on a tenth series, allowing time to pass before exploring the characters and their stories at a later stage.
It’s over… for now: ITV have announced that John’s show Cold Feet is taking a break from screens following the ninth series finale in February