Richard Wilkins Mistaken for David Hasselhoff in Hilariously Awkward London Mix-Up
So picture this: you’re in the heart of London, it’s midnight, and you’re just trying to do your job. That’s exactly what happened to Richard Wilkins, the longtime entertainment editor from Australia’s Today Show , who got caught in a very unexpected – and pretty hilarious – case of mistaken identity.
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Wilkins was in London for the glamorous red carpet premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning , preparing to do a live cross for Australian TV. But while his team set up under the late-night city lights, things went sideways – fast. Out of nowhere, two enthusiastic locals crashed the scene, clearly confused and very excited. They mistook Richard for none other than Baywatch legend David Hasselhoff.
Yes, that David Hasselhoff.
As the cameras rolled, one guy on a Lime bike circled the crew shouting “David Hasselhoff!” over and over, filming the entire thing and offering chips to the clearly confused reporter. Wilkins tried to stay cool and professional, politely asking, “Hey mate, would you give us a break for five minutes, please?” But the interruptions kept coming, with crew members stepping in, reminding the pranksters they were in the middle of a live broadcast. One woman from the team chimed in firmly, “Don’t be disrespectful.” It was chaotic, awkward, and yes—kind of funny.
And while things were tense in the moment, Richard Wilkins eventually found the humor in it all. He later commented on social media, poking fun at the encounter with a cheeky: “Don’t hassle the Hoff!” Even David Campbell from Today Extra couldn’t resist joining the fun, joking, “Loved it when you were on Knight Rider .”
It turns out, this isn’t even the first time Richard and Hasselhoff have crossed paths—Wilkins is actually good mates with him. Back in 2019, the real Hoff was in Australia filming a commercial, and the two even had lunch together at Wilkins’ home in Sydney. So, while the mix-up was amusing, it wasn’t entirely out of the blue.
Social media had a mixed response. Some viewers defended Richard and the crew, frustrated by the interruption during work. Others argued that filming in a public place comes with the territory. But one thing’s for sure—Wilkins handled it like a true professional, blending a bit of Aussie patience with a good-natured shrug.
At the end of the day, being mistaken for a Hollywood icon isn’t the worst thing in the world. And honestly, if anyone's going to be mistaken for “The Hoff,” it might as well be another charismatic silver-haired legend like Richard Wilkins.
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