Michael Jackson was one of the most successful singers who ever lived. The Thriller hitmaker was in and out of the gossip columns for various controversial reasons over the course of his career, but it was unusual to ever see the star behaving candidly. Some unearthed videos reveal him at his most unexpectedly hilarious.

The star died over 10 years ago, at the tender age of 50, due to cardiac arrest, and it was right before he was due to perform on a new concert tour to celebrate his landmark birthday.

Some years before his death, the King of Pop agreed to film a documentary about his music career for Sky One.

In some outtakes, Jackson shows his funny side, as he jokes with the filming crew on-set.

The star can be seen attempting to explain why he doesn’t like to perform on the road, but it doesn’t go down well.

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The director calls action and Jackson stares at the camera intently.

Changing tack, the superstar says: “I love to tour,” prompting an outcry from the rest of the crew.

Everyone bursts into laughter, and even Jackson can’t help but double over at the absurdity of the moment.

Flocking to the comments on YouTube, viewers shared their thoughts on the video, along with other behind the scenes footage of Jackson throughout moments of his career.

“Omg I died when he was saying all these things about the tour and when people ask him to be more positive, he started off with ‘I love tours’,” one person commented.

Another wrote: “This was the best thing ever lol I didn’t know it was possible to love him more.”

“Michael is a DIVA! I luv him even more now,” a third declared.

While a fourth noted: “Michael Jackson was such a character.”

“This is the FUNNIEST thing I’ve seen in a while,” a fifth said.

And another added: “Wow I have never seen this side to him I like it but I wish he was still alive R.I.P love the vid I give it a thumbs up,” followed by: “I can’t BREATHE I didn’t realise how funny the legend is.”