Well, Robbie Williams could have timed that a bit better.

It's only January 1, but the singer has given us the funniest moment of 2017 so far after he was caught on camera high-fiving fans and then using hand sanitiser immediately afterwards.

Ouch.

The 'Angels' singer was helping bring in the New Year with his concert 'Robbie Rocks Big Ben Live' when he decided to get his hands a bit dirty...

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Robbie walked up to the audience and high-fived fans at midnight while singing to 'Auld Lang Syne', obviously picking up all those nasty, nasty germs.

But when he got back on stage - you know, in front of all the cameras - he decided it was time to get the antibacterial gel out.

Obviously, people on the Internet thought it was hilarious and the brilliant face he pulled has now been immortalised on Twitter.

This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Can we all talk about #RobbieWilliams using hand sanitizer after touching his fans hands? pic.twitter.com/Gr8lgjt4bW — Mia (@mia_qs) January 1, 2017

This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Moment of 2017, #robbiewilliams conspicuously using hand gel after touching real life humans on nye? pic.twitter.com/azLJOP56Vz — Socially distant (@Keldo) January 1, 2017

This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. @robbiewilliams with his alcohol gel after touching hands with fans. Sums up how we all feel after 2016 #newyear #Ew https://t.co/aVDjbPGk30 pic.twitter.com/om35ROILGF — Kayleigh Bunker (@KayleighMBunker) January 1, 2017

To be fair, there's probably a lot of germs on people's hands, and good hygiene is important...

... but cleaning his hands immediately after touching fans live on camera on New Year's Eve on the BBC probably wasn't Robbie's best idea yet.

Still, he treated the audience and viewers to some of his classic hits at the Royal Albert Hall on NYE, as well as tracks from his new album Heavy Entertainment Show.

Oh Robbie, we still love you and your very clean hands!

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