AS a seasoned broadcaster with years of experience, Kate Garraway is known for asking the difficult questions, catching some of the biggest stars in showbiz by surprise.

But her interview with Jason Donovan on today’s Good Morning Britain left the Aussie star confused and was branded “awkward” by some viewers.

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Jason appeared confused with Kate’s line of questioning on GMB

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The star did not appear too keen to discuss his past
Currently based Down Under, the 55-year-old joined the ITV show via video to discuss his role in The Rocky Horror show musical, which comes to London’s West End in September.

Kate, 57, highlighted that when he first played the role of Frank N Furter in 1998, he was in a “very dark place”.

During the interview, she said:  “Twenty-five years ago, when you were last on stage, the Rocky Horror show… it kind of saved you from a very, very dark place, where it didn’t look like you’d be looking and feeling this good 25 years on, did it?”

However, Jason, who met his wife Angela on the 1998 production, seemed none too pleased to be reminded of his past trauma.

He said: “Well, I mean, you know, I don’t know whether it necessarily saved me? It had a purpose in my life…”

But Kate asserted herself once again, by saying: “I’m just saying that you’ve been quoted as saying that it saved you, it’s not me making it up!”

Appearing a little taken aback, Jason replied: “Oh am I? Oh Kate really? Oh okay, okay.”

Kate and co-host Adil Ray then appeared confused as Jason seemed to suggest that he could check out of the interview early.

He said: “Your comment before, you said, ‘You look well and you look really healthy’.

“It’s because I’ve always had a relatively positive outlook on life and I’ve always kept very fit.

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“I have great friends and great family around me, I think a support network when you’re in those moments is crucial.

“But I’ll leave you with, well, I won’t leave you unless you want me to leave?” to which Adil shouted: “Where are you going?” and Kate insisted: “Don’t go anywhere!”

But the stilted chat was not lost on viewers, who were quick to comment on social media.

One said: “Watching GMB and goodness me they’re determined to get Jason Donovan to keep dragging up the past when he’d clearly like to talk about the future.”

Another said: “The interview with Jason Donovan is so awkward.”

As a showbiz veteran no doubt Jason wasn’t too perturbed by the interview, which is great publicity for his upcoming show.

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show’s 1974 film release.

The former Neighbours actor has been playing the role in Sydney and Melbourne over in his native Oz and will return to the UK where he has a home, to star in the role at London’s Dominion Theatre.

CASH WOES

Earlier this week The Sun revealed how Good Morning Britain host Kate has been forced to seek financial help after being lumbered with a £716,000 tax bill from late husband Derek Draper’s psychotherapy company.

She also revealed that she’s had to cash in some of her pension to help cover the bills since Derek’s passing in January.

She told a guest, who has had to pay £15k for their own private healthcare: “You need every penny of that pension.

“I’m doing something similar myself.

“I’ve just had to withdraw the bit you can tax-free for my pension to pay belated bills for my husband that passed away.”

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Viewers said the interview with Jason Donovan was somewhat awkward

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Jason insisted that these days he’s in great health and likes to keep fit