Diddy equally delighted and baffled his fans after announcing he would be featured as a series regular on his “favorite” show, “Downton Abbey.”
He tweeted, “MY BIG NEWS. So happy to announce that I’m a series regular on DOWNTON ABBEY – my favorite show + I’ll be debuting a sneak peek tonight 12am PST!”
PBS quickly denied the rapper/actor’s post but, this morning, the truth was finally revealed. Turns out, Diddy was merely teasing his new Funny or Die skit.
In the sketch, the hit-making mogul proclaims, “I’m the first black cast member on ‘Downtown’ – ‘Downton Abbey’ – whatever the [bleep] it’s called.”
He then introduces himself at Lord Wilcott – the new owner of the home he doesn’t even know how to pronounce – and is inserted (digitally) into scenes with the real characters.
Watch the spoof below.