You're never alone when you've got Twitter.

That's what Mirfield-born star Sir Patrick Stewart found out last night when his request for a hug was happily fulfilled by American comedian Rob Delaney.

Rob, who found fame via the social networking site and was voted the Funniest Person on Twitter at the 2012 Comedy Central Awards, tweeted that he was headed to the UK and asked if anyone needed a hug.

Rob Delaney tweeted his followers asking if anyone needed a hug
Rob Delaney tweeted his followers asking if anyone needed a hug

This was Patrick's response (via his account, @sirpatstew):

Patrick Stewart was in need of a cuddle
Patrick Stewart was in need of a cuddle

Rob (@robdelaney) didn't disappoint.

US comic Rob Delaney was happy to offer Sir Patrick Stewart a hug
US comic Rob Delaney was happy to offer Sir Patrick Stewart a hug

And Sir Patrick instantly felt better:

Sir Patrick seemed pleased with Rob's virtual embrace
Sir Patrick seemed pleased with Rob's virtual embrace

Looks like the start of a Twitter bromance to us!

It's not the first time Sir Patrick Stewart has given us a giggle on Twitter - see how the film star joined in with the viral David Cameron phone selfie joke by clicking here

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