Chris Stark Reveals Cringe-Worthy Encounter with Jennifer Aniston
A recent revelation from a prominent figure in British radio has left fans and industry insiders alike in stitches. Chris Stark, the former BBC Radio 1 star, has spoken candidly about a disastrous interview with Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Aniston, which he described as his "worst nightmare". According to an exclusive interview with The Express, Chris Stark opened up about the uncomfortable exchange, which took place in 2014.
The 38-year-old broadcaster, known for his celebrity interviews, had previously spoken with Jennifer, 56, when she was promoting her film We’re The Millers. During that conversation, Chris and Jennifer engaged in flirty banter, discussing strip clubs and Chris even boldly told the Friends legend that she was on most blokes’ "list" of the top five most attractive women globally. Eager for a reunion, Chris jumped at the chance to interview her again for Horrible Bosses 2. Unbeknownst to him, his old mate Scott Mills, 52, had set up a prank, instructing Jennifer to act as the "worst interviewee ever."
As reported by The Express, Chris revealed that he had been knocking back drinks the previous evening and was feeling the effects during the interview. The conversation started smoothly until Chris posed a question about Jennifer’s character Julie, asking how she would make the first move with a guy. Jennifer responded frostily: "First of all, I don’t think that’s an appropriate question, I’m also committed to somebody. I don’t hit on people," leaving Chris scrambling to recover. Reflecting on the incident, Chris told The Express: "It was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life."
Chris continued: "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. 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."
As The Express reported, Chris confessed that he was on the brink of tears during the interview, but luckily, Scott walked in and revealed it was a prank. Chris stated: "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." The incident was a stark reminder that even seasoned professionals like Chris Stark can have cringe-worthy moments.
In a recent collaboration with Dreams for their Bed Chemistry campaign, Chris highlighted the significance of sleep and health, especially given his 4am starts. Chris admitted: "Sleep is not something that I’d really, I don’t know, maybe put so much importance on." However, through the campaign, Chris realised the critical nature of a solid sleep routine. He stumbled upon the concept of "bed chemistry" – the compatibility between bed-sharing partners – during chats with the public. Chris joked: "I’ve realised largely it’s my fault that I’m not particularly sleep compatible with my wife."
As The Express noted, Chris acknowledges that his early morning alarm is a "tricky one" for his household, as it delivers a "massive shock" to his system. Chris shared: "It’s a very stressful part of my day but having a nice bed and everything, I’ve always appreciated getting some sleep – everyone appreciates it. But since linking up with Dreams, it’s definitely something I’m trying to kind of improve in, in every area." The partnership with Dreams has "opened up a few questions" for Chris, who confessed that he often had concerns about his health due to a lack of sleep.
The presenter reveals that he is not "disciplined enough" to maintain a regular bedtime routine because he doesn’t want to "miss out on life." Chris elaborates: "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. 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."
In conclusion, Chris Stark’s cringe-worthy encounter with Jennifer Aniston serves as a reminder that even the most seasoned professionals can have embarrassing moments. As The Express reported, Chris has learned to laugh at himself and move on from such incidents. His recent partnership with Dreams has also highlighted the importance of sleep and health, and Chris is taking steps to improve his sleep routine. With his new role on the Capital Breakfast show, Chris seems to be finding a better balance in his life.
