Rory Stewart's intense stare at journalist becomes viral moment

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 23:24 · Archive

Rory Stewart drew widespread attention online after staring intently at fellow panellist Ailbhe Rea during a Newsnight discussion.

Former Conservative MP Rory Stewart became the focus of online attention after staring intently at New Statesman political editor Ailbhe Rea during a Newsnight panel discussion on artificial intelligence. The clip was shared widely across the internet and became described as 'magnificently strange'.

How it is being reported

• The eyes have it: Rory Stewart’s ‘magnificently strange’ Newsnight moment goes viralThe Guardian · 24 Sept, 15:39
• Rory Stewart mocked for ‘magnificently strange’ Newsnight momentThe Independent · 23 Sept, 20:29
• Rory Stewart mocked for ‘magnificently strange’ Newsnight momentYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 20:29
• Awkward moment Rory Stewart spins in his seat to stare intently at female journalist on NewsnightDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 11:34

In this story: Rory Stewart · Ailbhe Rea · Newsnight · New Statesman

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