It was a battle of the egos on Thursday night when a live cross on The Project turned into a slinging match between Christopher Pyne and Steve Price.
The Channel Ten panel was discussing the shock resignation of New South Wales Premier Mike Baird when Price took a swipe at the defence industry minister's moral fibre.
More Entertainment News Videos
- Video duration
- 00:45
'His shirt's the same colour as his fake ...
'His shirt's the same colour as his fake tan'
Things heat up on The Project as panelist Steve Price and guest panelist Christopher Pyne get snappy. Courtesy The Project, 6.30pm weekdays on Ten
Up Next
Celebrities lead anti-Trump rally
- Video duration
- 01:33
- Video duration
- 01:33
Celebrities lead anti-Trump rally
Celebrities lead anti-Trump rally
Scarlett Johansson, Madonna and Ashley Judd deliver powerful speeches at the Women's March a day after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Up Next
Private Sydney: A Colosimo mistake for Shannon Noll?
- Video duration
- 02:18
- Video duration
- 02:18
Private Sydney: A Colosimo mistake for ...
Private Sydney: A Colosimo mistake for Shannon Noll?
The Underbelly star Vince Colosimo, and the singer Shannon Noll, have both come crashing back to Earth this week. Andrew Hornery investigates as to why.
Up Next
Carrie Bickmore returning to radio
- Video duration
- 00:31
- Video duration
- 00:31
Carrie Bickmore returning to radio
Carrie Bickmore returning to radio
The Gold Logie winner is teaming up with comedian Tommy Little to co-host an new radio show on 2DayFM.
Up Next
Animal film faces cruelty allegations
- Video duration
- 00:52
- Video duration
- 00:52
Animal film faces cruelty allegations
Animal film faces cruelty allegations
Rights group PETA is calling for the boycott of new film A Dog's Purpose after footage of alleged animal abuse is leaked.
Up Next
Another Ed Sheeran copycat hit?
- Video duration
- 01:06
- Video duration
- 01:06
Another Ed Sheeran copycat hit?
Another Ed Sheeran copycat hit?
Reaching number one on the itunes chart, Ed Sheeran's Shape of You is being compared to songs by Tracey Chapman and Sia. Judge for yourself ...
Up Next
American Crime Story eyes Lewinsky scandal
- Video duration
- 01:00
- Video duration
- 01:00
American Crime Story eyes Lewinsky scandal
American Crime Story eyes Lewinsky scandal
Producers of American Crime Story confirm they are developing a new season of the anthology series focusing on the Clinton/Lewinsky sex scandal.
Up Next
Renee Geyer arrives at court
- Video duration
- 00:23
- Video duration
- 00:23
Renee Geyer arrives at court
Renee Geyer arrives at court
The singer has been sentenced for intimidation charges laid after a racist tirade last October.
'His shirt's the same colour as his fake tan'
Things heat up on The Project as panelist Steve Price and guest panelist Christopher Pyne get snappy. Courtesy The Project, 6.30pm weekdays on Ten
"The great thing about what he did today is, unlike most politicians, he put self-preservation to one side," Price said of Baird.
"He put ego to one side, and that's a lesson I think a lot of people - including the bloke on the end of your desk tonight - might learn," he added, referring to Pyne.
Pyne laughed off the thinly-veiled insult from the stony-faced 2GB radio host before returning serve with a comment about his orange polo shirt.
"Steve, it's remarkable to me that a guy whose shirt is the same colour as his fake tan is roasting me," the Liberal MP said.
The panel attempted to keep the focus on Baird's resignation and unnamed successor, but the segment had already descended into farce, with the two men wanting to talk only about each other.
"I'm surprised you can see me through those silly glasses," said Price, referring to the politician's signature black spectacles - which he wasn't wearing.
"He's not wearing the glasses!" a befuddled co-host Waleed Aly shouted from off camera.
As the two bickered with each other over Baird's policies, co-host Carrie Bickmore told the men they needed their own show.
"This is amazing," she said.
"Carrie, I've washed goldfish that look better than he does," quipped Pyne, prompting Price to stick the knife in.
"I'll give you a story about Christopher Pyne. He once confused me with [2UE radio host]Â Ray Hadley, so he know's a lot more about Adelaide than he does about Sydney."
After the segment ended, Aly quizzed the South Australian politician on his weird habit of washing fish.
"By the way, did you say you before you washed goldfish?" Aly asked to laughter from the audience.
"Flushed goldfish. Did I say washed?" Pyne corrected himself.
"You said washed."
"I still thought it was funny," added co-host and comedian Peter Helliar.
Despite being a hard-nosed Coalition frontbencher, Pyne regularly appears on The Project and had formed a strange bond with Helliar.
In June 2015, Pyne appeared in a special live cross just to wish Helliar a happy birthday and chastise him for not inviting him to his birthday party.
We talk about Mike Baird's exit as NSW Premier while @StevePriceMedia and @cpyne talk about each other. #auspol #TheProjectTV pic.twitter.com/fshmAoGhTf
— #TheProjectTV (@theprojecttv) January 19, 2017