Veteran TV Reporter Reveals the Rudest Celebrity He's Ever Interviewed - You Won't Believe Who It Is!
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Celebrities have long been objects of fascination and adoration for the general public.
From movie stars to musicians, athletes to social media influencers, we often put these larger-than-life figures on a pedestal.
Despite the fact that we know so little about their personal lives, we are often all ears when it comes to gossip and rumours about them.
That’s why when beloved Weekend Today Entertainment Editor Richard Wilkins shared a story about the rudest celebrity he ever interviewed, many viewers were all ears for the latest scoop!
Richard Wilkins has rubbed shoulders with a plethora of rich and famous individuals over his extensive career but they weren’t all pleasant experiences.
During a recent interview, the veteran TV reporter unveiled the person he deemed to be the 'rudest' in all his years in the industry: Simply Red's frontman, Mick Hucknall.
For a few of our members who aren't familiar with Simply Red, they are a popular British pop and soul band formed in 1985.
Their music first reached Australian shores in the late 1980s, with hits such as 'Holding Back the Years' and 'If You Don't Know Me By Now’. The band remains a timeless classic for many music lovers.
According to Wilkins, his encounter with Hucknall began on a friendly note when they met at a music industry function the night before their scheduled interview. Richard presented a gold record to the illustrious 62-year-old singer, and the atmosphere seemed amicable.
However, things took a turn for the worse the following morning, as the rocker refused to shake Wilkins' hand, stating, 'I shook your hand last night, I don't need to do it again.'
Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, the veteran TV reporter shared: 'He's subsequently divulged that he used to hit it pretty hard back in the day, so I don't know whether he was on good stuff the night before.'
The television presenter took a valuable lesson from the experience, as his boss at the time advised him, 'If anyone ever treats you like that again, just walk out the door.'
And this wasn't the only awkward celebrity encounter Wilkins revealed recently. He also recalled a cringeworthy 2021 interview with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves, during which the Matrix Resurrections star seemingly shut him down after Wilkins admitted he didn't understand the film's plot.
It truly goes to show that you can never predict how a celebrity interview will go - but no matter how rude or unreasonable a star may be, we know Richard will always stay professional and take it all in his stride.
So there you have it, members! Have you ever found yourself in a challenging situation with a strong personality? How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience? Share them with us in the comments below!
Also, for those who are curious to read more of the ‘rude’ celebrity encounters, we recommend checking out this article.
From movie stars to musicians, athletes to social media influencers, we often put these larger-than-life figures on a pedestal.
Despite the fact that we know so little about their personal lives, we are often all ears when it comes to gossip and rumours about them.
That’s why when beloved Weekend Today Entertainment Editor Richard Wilkins shared a story about the rudest celebrity he ever interviewed, many viewers were all ears for the latest scoop!
Richard Wilkins has rubbed shoulders with a plethora of rich and famous individuals over his extensive career but they weren’t all pleasant experiences.
During a recent interview, the veteran TV reporter unveiled the person he deemed to be the 'rudest' in all his years in the industry: Simply Red's frontman, Mick Hucknall.
For a few of our members who aren't familiar with Simply Red, they are a popular British pop and soul band formed in 1985.
Their music first reached Australian shores in the late 1980s, with hits such as 'Holding Back the Years' and 'If You Don't Know Me By Now’. The band remains a timeless classic for many music lovers.
According to Wilkins, his encounter with Hucknall began on a friendly note when they met at a music industry function the night before their scheduled interview. Richard presented a gold record to the illustrious 62-year-old singer, and the atmosphere seemed amicable.
However, things took a turn for the worse the following morning, as the rocker refused to shake Wilkins' hand, stating, 'I shook your hand last night, I don't need to do it again.'
Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, the veteran TV reporter shared: 'He's subsequently divulged that he used to hit it pretty hard back in the day, so I don't know whether he was on good stuff the night before.'
The television presenter took a valuable lesson from the experience, as his boss at the time advised him, 'If anyone ever treats you like that again, just walk out the door.'
And this wasn't the only awkward celebrity encounter Wilkins revealed recently. He also recalled a cringeworthy 2021 interview with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves, during which the Matrix Resurrections star seemingly shut him down after Wilkins admitted he didn't understand the film's plot.
Key Takeaways
- Richard Wilkins reveals his worst celebrity interview was with Simply Red's frontman Mick Hucknall, who he describes as the rudest person he has ever met.
- Wilkins shared that Hucknall refused to shake his hand during a morning interview, despite having done so the night before at a music industry event.
- The television presenter suggested that Hucknall's behaviour may have resulted from substance use at the time.
- This revelation comes shortly after Wilkins shared an embarrassing moment from a 2021 interview with actor Keanu Reeves, during which the Hollywood star shut him down after admitting he did not understand the plot of The Matrix Resurrections.
It truly goes to show that you can never predict how a celebrity interview will go - but no matter how rude or unreasonable a star may be, we know Richard will always stay professional and take it all in his stride.
So there you have it, members! Have you ever found yourself in a challenging situation with a strong personality? How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience? Share them with us in the comments below!
Also, for those who are curious to read more of the ‘rude’ celebrity encounters, we recommend checking out this article.