Henry Winkler Covers For Drew Barrymore After Choking Incident

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During the October 25th episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Drew ran off the stage during her interview with Henry Winkler. Barrymore was interviewing Winkler when she began to cough uncontrollably. She stood up and ran from the couch while she tried to recover. Henry continued to film while Drew was off stage. He took questions from the audience about his days on Arrested Development.

Drew Barrymore Runs Off Set

Drew Barrymore was interviewing Henry Winkler when she began to cough uncontrollably. During this, Drew left the set while the cameras were still rolling. Henry wasn’t phased in the least. He continued the interview, letting the audience ask the questions. He explained that his dyslexia makes reading scripts rather difficult. Because of this, he often improvises. Henry did a great job interviewing while Drew was gone. Drew Barrymore | YouTube

Barrymore did eventually return to set and she apologized to Winkler. He was not having any of that. He shut Drew down saying, “No. You are a human being?” to which Drew nodded. Fans were super supportive of Winkler’s response saying…

    • “Such a Class Act…..Icon!”
    • “He genuinely seems like a very kind man”
    • “Very classy, wish there was more kindness like this on TV”
    • “Such a nice and cool person Henry is, aayyy!”


A Quick Recovery Keeps Cameras Rolling

Drew Barrymore’s quick exit from interviewing Henry Winkler left her audience concerned for her. It appeared as if she choked on the contents of what was in her mug. She drank from her mug and then immediately started coughing. Thankfully, Barrymore recovered quickly and Henry could keep things on track. The Drew Barrymore Show is currently in its fifth season. It first premiered in 2020 on CBS. More so, the hit talk show is set to have a sixth season in 2025 and continue into 2026.

Drew has had many celebrity guests on her show. Recent guests include Mariah Carey, Anna Kendrick, and Joanna Gaines. Drew’s heartfelt and real approach to interviewing has left her show as a fan favorite. Drew offers a variety of entertainment pieces and personal stories to interview her guests. Fans of Drew can learn about their favorite celebrities in a manner that is relatable and entertaining.

Drew Barrymore - YouTube
Drew Barrymore – YouTube

What do you think about Henry Winkler carrying The Drew Barrymore Show while she  was incapacitated? Let us know in the comments.

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