Sean Spicer Crashed The Emmys, And The Reactions Were Priceless | HuffPost

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Well, that was unexpected.

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer made a surprise appearance at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards, eliciting some hilarious reactions from the star-studded crowd and folks online. Spicer, along with his trusty podium, rolled onto the stage during host Stephen Colbert’s monologue.

“Modern Family” stars Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland couldn’t believe their eyes.

“Veep” actress Anna Chlumsky was downright shocked.

And then there was Melissa McCarthy, who famously played Spicer on “Saturday Night Live.” She didn’t really know what to think.

Even folks on Twitter couldn’t handle the cameo.

But not everyone found the bit funny. Some people online called out Colbert and the award show for normalizing Spicer, who repeatedly lied to the public on behalf of President Donald Trump during his time as press secretary.

Yes, that really happened.

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The 2017 Emmy Awards

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Actors Sarah Paulson (L) and Allison Janney attend the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)

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Actors Gina Rodriguez and Shemar Moore speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Actors Shailene Woodley, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, and Zoe Kravitz speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Host Stephen Colbert (2nd from R) performs onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the Crown, John Lithgow, speaks onstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks onstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Actors Anna Chlumsky (L) and Ellie Kemper walk the red carpet during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Rich Polk via Getty Images)

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Actor Kate McKinnon accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for "Saturday Night Live" onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Actors Issa Rae and Riz Ahmed speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Actor Laura Dern accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie award for "Big Little Lies" onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Actors Anna Faris and Allison Janney speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Comedian Dave Chappelle and actor Melissa McCarthy speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Actor/director Donald Glover accepts Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for 'Atlanta' (episode 'B.A.N.') onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Actor Rachel Bloom performs onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Director Jean-Marc Vallee accepts Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special for 'Big Little Lies' onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Actors Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Jane Fonda speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Host Stephen Colbert is dragged offstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Actors Alexis Bledel and Gerald McRaney speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Actor Alexander Skarsgard accepts Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for "Big Little Lies" onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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TV personalities Seth Meyers and James Corden speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Actor Ann Dowd accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "The Handmaid's Tale" onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Host John Oliver accepts the Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Alec Baldwin accepts the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Saturday Night Live" onstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Actors Sonequa Martin-Green and Jeremy Piven speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Jeff Kravitz via Getty Images)

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Actors LL Cool J and Gabrielle Union speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Jeff Kravitz via Getty Images)

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Writers Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe accept the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award for "Master of None" onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Actors Rashida Jones and Mark Feuerstein speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Jeff Kravitz via Getty Images)

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Jim parsons and Iain Armitage speak onstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Lea Michelle and Kumail Nanjiani speak onstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Actors Priyanka Chopra and Anthony Anderson walk onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Audrey Morrissey and crew members accept the award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program for "The Voice" onstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepts Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Veep" from actor Debra Messing onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepts Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Veep" onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Actors Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon with cast and crew of "Big Little Lies" accept the Outstanding Limited Series award onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Kevin Winter via Getty Images)

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Writer-producer Norman Lear and actor-comedian Carol Burnett speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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Nicole Kidman accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for "Big Little Lies" onstage during the 69th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)

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Actors Craig Robinson and Adam Scott speak onstage during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Lester Cohen via Getty Images)

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