Advice on celebrities & fame.
7pieces of advice from the show’s hosts and guests — attributed, and linked to the moment each was said. Explore the full Celebrities & Famehub →
How should you handle public scrutiny/tabloid rumors as a couple?
Matty suggests reminding friends and family that what gets printed in tabloids is often not true, and that paparazzi attention naturally dwindles if you don't do anything particularly scandalous.
How do you secure good guests for interviews?
Build trust with publicists over years by signalling the interview will be fun, easy and quick, avoiding gossip or any sense you're trying to set the guest up — publicists are protecting their client's reputation, so they need to trust you.
Should you approach a celebrity you recognise in public?
Only approach celebrities who have genuinely influenced or entertained you personally, rather than any recognisable famous person; for others, a brief acknowledgment of their work is enough.
How do you remember names and scripts reliably?
Write names down visually as soon as you meet someone (e.g., in your phone's notes app) because remembering the written order and text helps visual learners retain names and script details better than just hearing them.
How do you recover when an interview question falls flat or backfires?
Brad Blanks describes pivoting quickly to a different, lighter angle (switching from a personal question that upset Chris Martin to a playful Mariah Carey chart-rivalry question) to rescue the interview and still walk away with a usable, memorable moment.
How do I know if I should keep pursuing a new skill or hobby I've been struggling with?
Generic advice like 'just stop watching Netflix and do the thing' ignores that you need genuine internal interest to push through discomfort; if a skill doesn't stimulate real curiosity, it may simply not be right for you, and that's okay.
What's the best time to talk to someone famous or important sitting next to you on a flight?
Wait until the last 10 minutes of the flight, during landing - if the conversation doesn't go well you won't be stuck sitting awkwardly next to them, and if it goes well it can extend the conversation.