Colin Farrell endured an unexpected confrontation whilst filming The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in Los Angeles.

A woman leapt up from the audience and began to shout at the actor, in what was suspected to be a skit by the rest of the crowd. But the woman was soon escorted off the premises and advised not to return by security staff.

US TV show Access Hollywood later identified the woman as Dessarae Bradford, a woman who previously brought an unsuccessful lawsuit against the actor.

An eyewitness said that the Bradford screamed "I'll see you in court," with Farrell only responding, "You're insane."