Cumberbatch swears on TV because of Iron Man

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch got the fright of his life during an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” when someone dressed as Iron Man popped up out of a table next to him.

The actor was promoting his new movie “Avengers: Infinity War” on the show and chatting about his dream of starring in a horror film, reports aceshowbiz.com.

He said: “I scare easy.”

Then the masked man appeared beside him. Losing his cool, the “Doctor Strange” star screamed: “F**k off… Oh f**k!”.

He then asked the show’s host Ellen DeGeneres: “Am I still alive? This isn’t heaven?” I should know this happens on this show…,” he added.

Cumberbatch added: “Now you’ve got me on real high alert…”

—IANS