Alex Cullen is left red-faced after awkward interview with ‘teen crush’ Natalie Imbruglia

Today show newsreader Alex Cullen is left red-faced during an awkward interview with his ‘teenage crush’ Natalie Imbruglia


It seems Natalie Imbruglia has long held a special place in Alex Cullen’s heart.

The Today show newsreader was left red-faced on Friday during an awkward interview with the actress-turned-singer.

Alex, 40, couldn’t hide his embarrassment after hosts Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon introduced him to Natalie live on air.

That’s awkward! Today show newsreader Alex Cullen (pictured) was left red-faced after an awkward interview with his ‘teen crush’ Natalie Imbruglia on Friday

‘This is perhaps one of your biggest fans, our own newsreader Alex Cullen. Alex, this is your chance. What would you like to say to Natalie?’ Ally asked.

A bashful Alex said: ‘It’s just wonderful to see you, Natalie, and I’m really stoked that your son and my son are both named Max.

‘It’s an absolute pleasure to talk to you.’

‘He is getting nervous,’ Karl added, bursting into laughter.

Red-faced: Alex, 40, couldn't hide his embarrassment after hosts Karl Stefanovic (left) and Allison Langdon (centre) introduced him to Natalie live on air

Red-faced: Alex, 40, couldn’t hide his embarrassment after hosts Karl Stefanovic (left) and Allison Langdon (centre) introduced him to Natalie live on air

‘I am very nervous. This was thrust upon me at the very last minute but [it’s] great to see you. You look great,’ Alex admitted.

‘This is so embarrassing,’ Karl remarked, as Ally agreed: ‘This is so awkward, I don’t want it to end!’

Earlier on the show, Karl and Ally had made fun of the fact Alex had a teenage crush on Natalie before interviewing her.

Awk! 'This is perhaps one of your biggest fans, our own newsreader Alex Cullen. Alex, this is your chance. What would you like to say to Natalie?' Ally asked. Pictured Natalie Imbruglia

Awk! ‘This is perhaps one of your biggest fans, our own newsreader Alex Cullen. Alex, this is your chance. What would you like to say to Natalie?’ Ally asked. Pictured Natalie Imbruglia

‘It’s getting close to that chat with Nat. I’m very excited to be talking to her,’ Ally said.

‘But not as excited as Alex. He may have had a poster on his wall,’ Karl giggled.

‘We might be talking to Natalie about that. Are you getting nervous?’ Ally asked him, to which he responded: ‘I am.’

Cringe: A bashful Alex said, 'It's just wonderful to see you, Natalie, and I'm really stoked that your son and my son are both named Max... It's an absolute pleasure to talk to you'

Cringe: A bashful Alex said, ‘It’s just wonderful to see you, Natalie, and I’m really stoked that your son and my son are both named Max… It’s an absolute pleasure to talk to you’

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