I watched the show...first of all it is a comedy show on a comedy channel...John was being funny. Have you watched his show? Hostile audiences don't laugh they boo and this audience NEVER booed. They were reacting to the comedy of the show...thus comedy show.

kim, NYC, USA

This is the first time I've ever heard Blair sound really nervous.

billie, Bath, England

I agree with Liz in New York. The audience was not hostile. I have seen politicians face significantly more hostile reactions on Question Time. I just watched the whole thing on YouTube, and am somewhat at a loss as to why the article paints the picture it does.

Robin Johnston, Michigan, USA

I don’t want to see or hear Blair ever again. Having earlier watched a news item about the mental health problems affecting so many traumatised children of Iraq and listened tothe specialist doctor (they only have one in the country) who is trying to deal with it. How can he live with himself?

Marianne, Musselburgh,

When US created democracies are enforced throughout the World, and we all have McDonalds, then maybe all wars will come to an end. Roll on democracy (not!).

Paul, Harlow,

It's actually on More4 every weeknight, and is easily the world's most inspired political comedy show, followed closely by The Colbert Report on FX.

Tyler M, Malvern, UK

With all that consultancy work, lectures and isn't he an envoy or something for the Middle East, he has time to chat (promote his tour) on TV? What a performer! What an earner! What a man of principle!

mark, manchester, england

Why do some use the term GBP? Pounds Sterling is the correct term. Strictly speaking, GBP would exclude Northern Ireland.
Blair comes over really poorly. So glad he is not PM any more, though Brown is, is, is, er, is he still around?

Steve, Torrington,

Blair was unconvincing,stammering and out of his depth.He only went on to advertise himself and his new ventures.Faith foundation and middle east peace envoy?Only in the USA could this not be seen as irony.The wages of sin are high indeed.If there were any justice we could arrest him in 45 minutes.

J0hnP, Newcastle, UK

For an articel reporting what occured on the show, it seems to gloss over the fact that Jon Stewart was playing to public opinion and was not only extremely grateful for mister Blair to come on the show, but was also very forthcoming with this fact.

Owen Harkness,, Auckland, New Zealand

Welcome to Blairs gravy train, money, money, money. UK is bankrupt with personnel debt of £3.6 trillion which increased by two thirds under Labour.

steve tea, manchester, cheshire

"In the face of a mocking host and a hostile studio audience,..."

You do realise that the video accompanies the article and we can clearly see for ourselves that this is a total lie, right?

If anything host and audience were putty in his polished hands.

Owen, Wigan,

"I don't think any country likes being lectured by some foreign right-on comedian about how useless their leadership is - least of all us"
You reckon? The British author of this piece seems to relish the idea of Jon Stewart sticking the boot into Blair.

Andrew Ryan, London, UK

The audience wasn't the slightest bit hostile. Your average American loves Blair, including those who oppose the war. I know people at Comedy Central and everyone was thrilled to have Blair. Even those who disagree respect him for his eloquence and intelligence, and for having the guts to go on!

Liz, New York,

'Crusader T. Blair' believes that the whole region must dealt with like Iraq was - and - millions more need to be killed.

How does he hope to undermine the message of the extremists with such a stance? It is a big tragedy & quiet frightening.

Should help Macain to office - considering the timing.

Tom, London, UK

Farrukh, Woking "...its quite simple, one rule for Americans (who can do, say, whatever, whenever they like), and another rule for the rest of the world." Actually I don't think any country likes being lectured by some foreign right-on comedian about how useless their leadership is - least of all us

Mike T, Guildford, UK

The war in Iraq had no basis in fact, only belief which TB seems to be saying here. Too late now, and who knows what state Iraq is really is. But let the oil companies in anyway, after all the government is now western friendly.

pete best, Milton Keynes, UK

Never a great fan of the Blairs it should be remembered this guy deserted a sinking ship rat like and now scoffs at Browns difficulties when it is clear he was the orchestrator, never permitted deligating to ministers their responseabilities. Tony and Cherie's own interests always came first!

Dave Farmer, Broxbourne, England

So Mr Blair now earns more blood money, in whatever currency, has no regrets about the Iraq war and believes his new found catholicism will bring peace in the middle east. Mr Blair really should, along with Mr Bush join Mr Karadzic in the Hague.

Paul Gibbons, Milton Keynes, UK

I am sick and tired of hearing people having a go at Blair. it is obvious to all that he made a pretty big mistake, but the vitriol he generates is amazing.

We live in a Christian country, where we should forgive. We should never forget, but we all need to move on.

Tom, Beckenham, United Kingdom

"Why aren't the Americans up in arms over Jon Stewart making fun of Bush, like they were over Russell Brand on MTV when he made fun of Bush?!"

LJ Jackson, its quite simple, one rule for Americans (who can do, say, whatever, whenever they like), and another rule for the rest of the world.

Farrukh, Woking,

I thought the studio audience on the Daily Show was far from hostile-in fact, they really applauded him and welcomed him. Where did you get that impression?

Ana Edmonds, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Blair justified going to war in Iraq on the basis that Saddam had weapons of Mass Destruction available to use against the West time after time after time when arguing his case to the Uk people. He appears to have conveniently forgotten this.

Robin Smith, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Why aren't the Americans up in arms over Jon Stewart making fun of Bush, like they were over Russell Brand on MTV when he made fun of Bush?!

LJ Jackson, Reading, England

Article doesn't really reflect the program, was done in good humor, follow the links and watch the full interview. Blair was a good guest, He "got " Stewart and Stewart clearly respected him even if he disagreed with him, But Blair stil does't convince on the war decision, he still has doubts.

Jim, Nottingham, UK

Blair is quoted as saying:
On the subject of The Beatles versus The Rolling Stones he said, “If you didn’t say you preferred the Stones the girlfriends just disappeared. But the truth is that really it was The Beatles.”

That is a perfect summary of everything that he stood for.

Pete, Canterbury,

Is Tony Blair ever going to appear again on British TV - perhaps for a good grilling from Jeremy Paxman rather than a nice cosy chat on GMTV - or has he washed his hands of us now?

Chris K, Cheltenham, UK

The audience was "hostile"? Wow - not the impression I got at all.

Ursula, Birmingham, UK,

What in God's name could Blair 'teach' anyone apart from how to be hypocritical, untruthful, disingenuous and misguided? He used the British working classes and then ran away. He was the greatest example of the 'I'm alright Jack' philosophy that I have ever seen in working politics.

judy, Liverpool, England

B-Liar has no right to lecture anyone on faith, God, morality or politics.
This man has smashed up a Britain that might never recover.
He is evil-with-arrogance. Coated in pious claptrap.
In short a grinning monster.

Leigh Vernier, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Did you see the same program I did? I'm no fan of Tony Blair, but I did see it, and while the audience and Jon Stewart did not agree with Mr Balir's stance, they were respectful and clearly liked him. So it was certainly not a (an?) humiliation.
It's got a great theme tune, that Daily Show.

Mike T, Guildford,

British pounds will do fine! Ha ha ha! If he knew that GBP has been going down like hell! Where does this guy live now? who does he pay his taxes and loyalty to?

kaveh, london, uk

A statesman? The unrepentant ex leader of Estuary England, yeh know - dont disrespect me! Gordon must be ever so proud? NOT

Tom Howard, Bordeaux, France

The real joke is on the empty left however.

John Herbert, Hobart Town, Australia

The good thing about Tony Blair is, no matter how his actions are, he knows how to talk like an intelligent leader. Always manages to tread the fine line and is pretty convincing, even after all thats happened.
I would dread hearing G.Brown on The Daily Show. That would be a nightmare for everybody

Pasan, London,