Radio Legend Chris Stark Recalls Awkward Interview with Jennifer Aniston
Radio legend Chris Stark has spoken about the time his "worst nightmare" came true during an interview with Hollywood icon Jennifer Aniston. The former BBC Radio 1 legend, 38, is no stranger to interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment, but he admitted his chat with Jennifer was his "worst nightmare".
According to an interview with the Mirror, Chris had previously sat down with Jennifer, 56, while she was plugging We’re The Millers, during which they chatted about strip clubs, had a cheeky flirt, and Chris even told the Friends icon she was on most men’s "list" of the five hottest women in the world.
So when the chance came up to see her again in 2014 while she was promoting Horrible Bosses 2, Chris instantly leapt at the opportunity. But what he didn’t know was that his former co-star, Scott Mills, had lined up a cheeky prank. Scott, 52, had secretly given instructions to Jen to be the "worst interviewee ever."
The Mirror reports that Jennifer was completely unaware that Chris had been on the booze the night before their chat. While things seemed to be going well, it soon took a drastic turn when Chris asked: "Your character Julie is so forward, I’m interested to know how you would make the first move, if you wanted to, with a guy?"
Jennifer, in on the joke, instantly became cold, responding: "First of all, I don’t think that’s an appropriate question, I’m also committed to somebody. I don’t hit on people," as Chris was left flustered trying to cover his tracks. Recalling the moment, he exclusively told the Mirror: "It was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life."
A Painful Experience
"I’d had this big night out the night before, and I turned up to interview Jennifer. I’d interviewed her before, and she was so lovely, and it had gotten massive (it racked up over three million views). I wasn’t aware I was part of a prank at the time. Scott had sort of arranged with her to be difficult in the interview," Chris said.
The Mirror understands that Chris was left feeling fragile and close to tears after the awkward interview. He went on to add: "I was sitting there, excited to see Jennifer Aniston again, it started so well, she was like ‘Oh my Watford guy, how are you?’ and then it turned into the most awkward interview."
A Welcome Intervention
Chris admitted that things only got better when his co-star Scott walked in and revealed it was all a prank. "Luckily, there was a moment when Scott walked in and I found out it was a prank. Those ten minutes or so, waiting for that moment, thinking I’ve just somehow upset Jennifer Aniston, was the most embarrassing, awkward moment I’ve ever been part of. Thank God it was a prank," he said.
The incident was revealed in an interview with the Mirror as part of Chris Stark’s partnership with Dreams for their Bed Chemistry campaign, exploring how sleep compatible Brits really are with their partners.
Improving Sleep
In a separate development, Chris has recently teamed up with Dreams on their Bed Chemistry campaign, discussing looking after his own health and sleep due to having to wake up every weekday at 4am for work. The Mirror reported that Chris admitted his new partnership has "opened up a few questions", admitting he often worried about his health due to not getting enough sleep.
Chris’s New Role
Chris, who now fronts the Capital FM Breakfast Show, believes he’s not "disciplined enough" to have a sensible evening routine as he doesn’t want to "miss out on life." He said: "It’s important to sound awake but it’s also important to feel really kind of plugged into the world. I’ve had times where I’ve been doing this breakfast show, where it sort of feels like you might have lost yourself a little bit or rightly so, napping all afternoon or not present seeing mates."
The Mirror understands that Chris has "fallen in love" with the Capital Breakfast show and his new role on the programme. Despite his early starts, Chris believes finding balance is key. "I do sort of worry about missing out on things, it’s all about balance and I think at times, I think I’ve struggled with balance doing this show. But it’s something I’m feeling in a better place with at the moment," he said.
