As reactions to Framing Britney Spears have been making waves (and inspiring celebs like Justin Timberlake to make years-later apologies), Ferguson has been applauded by fans anew for being the rare TV personality to show Britney Spears any form of compassion during the time when she was making headlines during various stages of her mental distress.
Craig Ferguson has been in the news recently for a completely different subject, though one that still reflects on his thoughtful and kind nature.
And to think, he thought he was going to get in trouble for that kind of thing.