Neil Patrick Harris slammed for calling teenage Nick Jonas ‘good-looking’

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Neil Patrick Harris has come under fire for calling Nick Jonas “really handsome” when he was a teenager in “completely inappropriate” comments surfaced.

The 49-year-old actor has been criticized on social media for a 2015 interview in which he said he had a “crush” with Nick, now 30, when the star was a teenager.

In the interview, Neil, who was 42 at the time, was asked who his “celebrity crush” was during an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show.

Criticism: Neil Patrick Harris has come under fire for calling Nick Jonas 'really handsome' when he was a teenager in 'completely inappropriate' comments surfaced

Criticism: Neil Patrick Harris has come under fire for calling Nick Jonas ‘really handsome’ when he was a teenager in ‘completely inappropriate’ comments surfaced

He named singer Nick as his crush and said he thought he was “handsome” before it was “allowed”, saying it was “a bit of a problem.”

“He looked really good before people thought he looked good,” Neil said after a pause.

“Which was a bit of a problem, you had to wait a bit for it to change, you know… 19, 20, you say, ‘What’s going on?'”

The How I Met Your Mother star admitted that his husband David Burtka, whom he married in 2014, was aware of his celebrity crush.

'Inappropriate': The 49-year-old actor has been criticized on social media for a 2015 interview in which he said he had a 'crush' with Nick (pictured in 2010), now 30, when the star was a teenager

'Inappropriate': The 49-year-old actor has been criticized on social media for a 2015 interview in which he said he had a 'crush' with Nick (pictured in 2010), now 30, when the star was a teenager

‘Inappropriate’: The 49-year-old actor has been criticized on social media for a 2015 interview in which he said he had a ‘crush’ with Nick (pictured in 2010), now 30, when the star was a teenager

“David knows, so I think it’s not a bad thing to say,” he added during the hot seat challenge.

Nick, who rose to fame as a Disney child star and a third of the Jonas Brothers at age 12, was 23 when the interview was taped.

However, Neil’s surfaced comments were met with an outcry from fans after the interview was shared with TikTok.

Some fans criticized Neil for his “completely inappropriate” and “problematic” comments, while others criticized the audience for laughing.

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Anger: However, his resurfaced comments were met by an outraged response from fans after the interview was shared on TikTok

Anger: However, his resurfaced comments were met by an outraged response from fans after the interview was shared on TikTok

Anger: However, his resurfaced comments were met by an outraged response from fans after the interview was shared on TikTok

Crush: Nick (pictured earlier this month), who rose to fame as a Disney child star and a third of the Jonas Brothers when he was 12 years old, was 23 when the interview was filmed

Crush: Nick (pictured earlier this month), who rose to fame as a Disney child star and a third of the Jonas Brothers when he was 12 years old, was 23 when the interview was filmed

Crush: Nick (pictured earlier this month), who rose to fame as a Disney child star and a third of the Jonas Brothers when he was 12 years old, was 23 when the interview was filmed

One person commented, “Sometimes certain things shouldn’t be said out loud.”

Another said, “Jesus. the crowd’s 2nd awkward laugh. they ended up lingering for a minute.’

A third wrote: ‘bro tried to get by with the “19 to 20″‘, while a fourth added: ‘Ummm, this isn’t a good thing to say.’

And another wrote: ‘Excuse me? And they laugh? Wow.’

MailOnline has reached out to Neil’s representatives for comment.

'Awkward': The How I Met Your Mother star admitted his husband David Burtka, whom he married in 2014, knew about his celebrity crush

'Awkward': The How I Met Your Mother star admitted his husband David Burtka, whom he married in 2014, knew about his celebrity crush

‘Awkward’: The How I Met Your Mother star admitted his husband David Burtka, whom he married in 2014, knew about his celebrity crush

Neil recently starred in the Netflix series Uncoupled, where he played a newly single gay man navigating the dating scene for the first time in 17 years.

Next year, he will also appear on screen in Doctor Who, the “greatest enemy the doctor has ever seen.”

In June, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies confirmed that Neil, 48, will be joining the cast as a villain.

Following the BBC’s announcement, Russell wrote on Instagram: ‘Neil Patrick Harris, welcome to Cardiff! Playing the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced.

Career: Neil recently starred in Netflix series Uncoupled, where he played a newly single gay man navigating the dating scene for the first time in 17 years

Career: Neil recently starred in Netflix series Uncoupled, where he played a newly single gay man navigating the dating scene for the first time in 17 years

Career: Neil recently starred in Netflix series Uncoupled, where he played a newly single gay man navigating the dating scene for the first time in 17 years

“Such a great actor, such a great man, it’s an honor and a hoot. Lots of fun! @nph @bbcdoctorwho Ha!’

Neil added on his page: “My current gig. Never looked dashing again. Thanks for inviting me to your Whoniverse, @russelltdavies63.

“I will do my very best to do my worst. This doctor has no idea what to expect. And even if he does… Who cares? Ha ha ha HA ha-ha-ha!’

Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa also becomes the 14th Doctor in the 60th anniversary episodes, after David Tennant reprises his role as Time Lord.

New project: He will also appear on screens in Doctor Who next year, as the 'greatest enemy the doctor has ever seen'

New project: He will also appear on screens in Doctor Who next year, as the 'greatest enemy the doctor has ever seen'

New project: He will also appear on screens in Doctor Who next year, as the ‘greatest enemy the doctor has ever seen’