Fleabag's Andrew Scott admits he's shocked over his new 'hot priest' status

He's left viewers lusting at their television screens after a chemistry-fuelled fling with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character on the hit BBC series. And Andrew Scott has admitted that he's shocked over his new 'hot priest' status after his debut on series two of Fleabag and that he never used to be a 'sex symbol'. 'Sex symbol status': The Irish actor, 42, appeared on Friday's episode of Lorraine, with guest host Christine Lampard, to talk about the success of the hit BBC series Leading role: Speaking about how he never expected his new 'hot priest' status, he said: 'I sure didn’t. Love story: He's left viewers lusting at their television screens after a chemistry-fuelled fling with Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character on the hit BBC series Heartache: Andrew starred as the Priest, nicknamed by fans as 'hot priest', in the BBC series yet after sleeping with Phoebe's character, Fleabag, he decided to stick to his religious vows 'We wanted to really convey love in a proper sense. ': The actor instantly became a 'sex symbol' after he demanded Fleabag 'kneel' in the church before passionately kissing her during one chemistry-fuelled episode Pals: Andrew also spoke about his close friendship with Fleabag's creator and co-star Phoebe, who is also the genius behind Killing Eve - they starred in a play together ten years ago However, show watchers will still be able to get their fix of the 'hot priest' as he is starring in his new movie Steel Country, going on to reunite with Sherlock co-star Benedict Cumberbatch again for upcoming World War I film, 1917.