Paul O’Grady’s ITV chat show is being investigated by Ofcom after he was shown inhaling helium on live TV.
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The broadcasting watchdog has opened the investigation to determine whether it was harmful to the presenter during the live pre-watershed show, which went out at 5pm last month.
Inhaling the gas is often used as a party trick, but it can prove fatal as it can cut off oxygen in the body.
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Paul O'Grady
An Ofcom spokesman said: "Ofcom has opened an investigation into whether it was harmful for the presenter to demonstrate inhaling helium gas during this live pre-watershed show."
It’s not the first time a celeb has sparked controversy for inhaling helium.
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Helen Mirren And Jimmy Fallon.
The host produced two balloons from underneath his desk, and the pair proceeded to continue the interview while inhaling the gas.
The 69-year-old actress told him: "I haven't done this since I was about 11. This is the rude bit - suck in - ooh."