Russell may have offended many ‘patriots’ last night (Britney and Miley Cyrus included!), but during his opening of the MTV Music Video Awards I thought he was bloody hilarious.

In his true tactless style Russell waffled:

“Some people, I think they’re called racists, say America is not ready for a black president,” he said. “But I know America to be a forward-thinking country because otherwise why would you have let that retard and cowboy fella be president for eight years? We were very impressed. We thought it was nice of you to let him have a go, because, in England, he wouldn’t be trusted with a pair of scissors.”

Classic!!!!