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Tom Blyth apologized after mistakenly calling Irish actor Cillian Murphy a "British icon." During a Burberry photoshoot, Blyth, jetlagged, misheard the question and named Murphy, who is proudly Irish. Blyth later expressed regret, joking that Murphy would never work with him. Fans and celebrities, including Eve Hewson and Imelda May, criticized the gaffe. Murphy has previously corrected others about his nationality, emphasizing his Irish pride.

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