Pop star Sabrina Carpenter and talk show host Seth Meyers shared more than just laughs during a humorous day drinking segment on 'Late Night' this week. The lighthearted bit took an unexpectedly awkward turn, prompting a candid reaction from the 'Espresso' singer.
Day Drinking Leads to Barista Banter
During the Tuesday episode of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers', the host and his musical guest, Sabrina Carpenter, participated in a segment that involved day drinking. As the drinks flowed, the pair decided to role-play as baristas, taking turns reading out increasingly elaborate coffee orders with theatrical flair.
Carpenter, who is currently promoting her album 'Short 'n Sweet', particularly impressed with her rendition of an order delivered in a convincing Italian accent. The playful back-and-forth set a jovial, tipsy tone for the skit.
The Awkward Moment That Stopped the Laughs
The mood shifted briefly when Carpenter prompted Meyers to read one final order from a cue card. Without missing a beat, Meyers read aloud: 'Large black coffee for Osama bin Laden.' The mention of the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks caused the host to immediately break into laughter, seemingly at the absurdity of the line within the context of their silly skit.
The camera cut to Carpenter, who maintained a composed smile. The moment hung in the air, a stark contrast to the preceding lighthearted barista banter.
How the Stars Reacted to the Gaffe
Following the jarring joke, Sabrina Carpenter was quick to address the elephant in the room. 'You know what, I'm happy you did that one 'cause I think that clip could have been thrown around for me in a weird way,' she stated, acknowledging the potential for the out-of-context clip to be misused online against her.
A visibly tipsy Seth Meyers then claimed full responsibility for the line. 'Whereas I own it,' he declared. 'I own that. Everybody gets coffee. That's what happens when you drink.' His comment served as a humorous deflection, blaming the alcohol for the controversial moment and attempting to steer the segment back to its comedic roots.
The full interaction, including the lead-up barista banter, can be found in the segment's video, with the key moment occurring around the 6-minute, 15-second mark.
While the segment was intended for laughs, the awkward pivot served as a reminder of how quickly live comedy can venture into sensitive territory, and how celebrities navigate those split-second moments in the public eye.
