'Ken Bone split the seat to his pants on the way to the debate – let's buy him some new threads!' Fans of presidential debate 'winner' raise money to buy him a new suit

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Fans of overnight internet celebrity Ken Bone want to raise money to buy the 34-year-old a new suit.

Bone won the hearts of viewers across America on Sunday night during the second presidential debate. 

The undecided voter, wearing a red cable-knit sweater and glasses, changed the pace of the debate by asking a question that had nothing to do with lewd comments or private email servers.

Instead, Bone quizzed Trump and Clinton on their energy policies - and, in doing so, became an instant hit.

When asked why he opted to wear the red top, Bone said he was wearing an olive colored suit but split his pants as he was leaving the house.

Fans have now set up Go Fund Me accounts to raise funds for Bone to replace his olive suit. 

Bone won the hearts of viewers across America on Sunday during the presidential debate

When asked why he opted to wear the red top, Bone said he was wearing an olive colored suit but split his pants as he was leaving the house - fans are now raising money to buy him a suit

On the page, it says: 'American hero and all-around nice guy Ken Bone split the seat of the pants of his beloved olive suit on the way to the debate Sunday. 

'Let's show him our appreciation for his patriotism and willingness to ask the tough questions by buying him some new threads!' 

Bone revealed on Monday that the debate that brought him fame and adoration but didn't help him select a candidate to vote for.

In fact, Bone said he's more undecided now than ever before. 

Bone said he's waiting until the third and final presidential debate on October 19 to decide on a candidate.  

Prior to the debate Bone said he was more interested in Donald Trump, but said after Hillary Clinton's composed performance he was now keeping an open mind. 

'Secretary Clinton I thought had a very impressive performance. 

'I was leaning more towards Trump before but the whole experience has left me I think with more of an open mind,' he told NBC-DFW.

Reality TV star Courtney Stodden has joined Ken Bone's growing legion of fans. She posted a lingerie-clad picture of herself, next to a picture of Bone on the debate with the caption: 'Every Barbie needs a Ken... and Ken Bone is mine!'

He told CNN that Trump's strategy of bringing up Bill Clinton was a misstep in his opinion.   

Bone said the debate was uncomfortable and felt a bit like watching 'mom and dad fight'.

He also told the New York Times he was turned off by some of the more personal attacks.  

Bone, who works in coal fired electricity, said the question on energy was near to his heart and important to his community.

He asked the two candidates: 'What steps will your energy policy take to meet our energy needs while at the same time remaining environmentally friendly and minimizing job loss for fossil power plant workers?' 

Bone shot to internet stardom after he asked a question about energy policy and changed the tone of the debate

Bone said the debate was uncomfortable and felt a bit like watching 'mom and dad fight'

Since his appearance at the debate, there have been parody Twitter accounts and memes set up in his honor. 

Reality TV personality Courtney Stodden even showed her support for Bone.  

The 23-year-old, who appeared on Couples Therapy, posted a lingerie-clad picture of herself, next to a picture of Bone on the debate with the caption: 'Every Barbie needs a Ken... and Ken Bone is mine!' 

She accompanied the post with the hashtags #KenBone, #presidentialdebate and the more risque #boneme.

Bone who lives in Granite City, Illinois, and is married to wife Heather, has not responded to the flirty Instagram post.