How unfortunate. He looked so uncomfortable. It’s almost as if she didn’t see him, only an idea she had of him when they were younger people. He is no longer that pop star and it would seem that he wants people to get to know him as he is today. I wonder if the producers told him to wear the hat because it seems so contradictory to what he told Merlin and his reaction when she called her mother.
True, she didn't get that clue that maybe it would be tacky to call your mother and put him on the phone. Like, lady how fucking clueless can you be. This is a date, not a meet and greet with fans.
In the clip where he's just talking to the camera himself, he doesn't have the hat on, but he's wearing a Curiosity Killed the Cat jumper. The guy hasn't grown past his 80s self.
Maybe for others but “He is known for sporting a distinctive hat often mistaken for a beret, which is actually a fiddler cap - a traditional Greek fisherman's hat - worn backwards.” That’s just his style🤷🏻♀️, he seems to be a lovely bloke though
Its his only way for remaining fans being able to identify him. HE'S BEEN WEARING IT FOR 30 YEARS AND EITHER HAT IS GETTING BIGGER OR CRACK SHRINKS PEOPLE.
Mind the drugs period you are gorgeous anyway and you are extremely talented!!!!!!!! I have discovered you and your band through TOTP documentaries and I am going to buy your vinyl tomorrow!!!!! 💪👏💐💖
I know a midwestern small town girl who married the guitarist of famous 80’s band and they live in the Midwest now, have kids and live a totally normal life. Happily married for 20 years so far.
Why did she have to call her mom during their date? That's so fucking tacky, I don't care how famous the man is that's just something that you don't do on a date. It just makes it seem like you're going to parade him to your friends and family and make a spectacle out of him. Wait til you're done with the date then call your mom. WTF!
I don't think Ben has changed much physically at all and is still recognisable to any fans out there (me included,) as the lead singer of this great 80's band. He just looks older and a bit run down. None of us stay young forever and we all carry baggage in one form or another after 30+ years of life. Hard to believe in all honesty that this lady did not recognise her date, if she really did once have posters of Ben and co on her bedroom wall as a youngster. Hmm.
Well, to be fair, he does look pretty beat up from the years of drinking/drugging? the hat certainly didn't help matters? This isn't meant to take the piss out of him but for someone who really doesn't want to be recognized or talk about it, in a matter of just 5 minutes and meeting 2 new strangers, he brought it up in both conversations?.
@@rileymills2794 well I did because my one of his songs came on the radio and my mum said look at this man and tell me who he looks like so she showed me a picture of him in the 80’s and he looked like my dad and people used to call my dad Ben even though- surprise it’s not his name and I realised why so I always remembered that so mind your business there was no need to be rude 👍🏼
Found it odd that she claimed to not recognise him even after being a fan and being told by Ben. Sad was how he abused himself due to the end of the band. Being at the top and having everything, and then suddenly not having it, is a bitter pill to swallow for some.
I can't believe it's Ben I was a big fan of the band when I was 15. What I don't understand is I'm 51 now......and he's also in his 50's. Very funny watching this.
Normally it’s quite rude to call someone during a date. This however was pretty funny as an unexpected blind date with your childhood celebrity doesn’t happen every day. Both of them handled this pretty well, him being kind and she being very charming. I like the voice of this woman, very beautiful and relaxing to listen to. She looks amazing as well.
What ever you do, who ever you meet: DON'T call your mum while on a date. That's just wrong and clearly made him soooo uncomfortable:-/ but he might foregive her, since she looks as she does ;-)
You just don't phone your mum midway through a date and make a big spectacle out of him, though. He was clearly uncomfortable and I really don't blame him.
He was asked recently what he always has in his fridge and his answer was "Beer and pizza" Some folk can quit drugs but still have the occasional bevvy
He didn't like the idea of her ringing her mum, it was a sign of aggression/dislike. Probably was bringing up memories of him being used for fame and not being treated a s a real person.
She didn’t really ask him any questions about what he was looking for or about his current life so I feel like that indicates she wasn’t interested. She wouldn’t risk the date calling her mom if she really liked him for him. She also made fun of his shoes.
Probably made an ok amount of money with Curiosity and his parents were relatively well off to begin with so he's probably spent the last 30 years chilling with not much responsibility to worry about
Craig Nevermind Ben maybe older now ( are'nt we all ?) , but assoon as I saw his face , he looked familier , and thought he looked just like the lead singer of Curiosity Killed the Cat , and it WAS
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How unfortunate. He looked so uncomfortable. It’s almost as if she didn’t see him, only an idea she had of him when they were younger people. He is no longer that pop star and it would seem that he wants people to get to know him as he is today. I wonder if the producers told him to wear the hat because it seems so contradictory to what he told Merlin and his reaction when she called her mother.
True, she didn't get that clue that maybe it would be tacky to call your mother and put him on the phone. Like, lady how fucking clueless can you be. This is a date, not a meet and greet with fans.
No, he's worn that hat for at least 10 years.
In the clip where he's just talking to the camera himself, he doesn't have the hat on, but he's wearing a Curiosity Killed the Cat jumper. The guy hasn't grown past his 80s self.
He's so lovely, honest & genuine.
Bit awkward calling her mum...it's a date for heavens sake...
That hat just screams I do/did drugs
ori am a massive dickhead
Dickhead indeed
You are correct.But also a massive dickhead for pointing it out
Maybe for others but “He is known for sporting a distinctive hat often mistaken for a beret, which is actually a fiddler cap - a traditional Greek fisherman's hat - worn backwards.” That’s just his style🤷🏻♀️, he seems to be a lovely bloke though
He seems like the guy who doesn't want to be noticed but dresses in a way that he would be noticed and then plays it off as a hardship.
How funny would it be if when he said he was going to the toilet, he was just stood near a plug socket charging his shoes with a iPhone charger
He comes back to say "I have superhuman hearing. How you like my shoes, bitch?".
wearing that hat is bad enough, at a dinner table is just criminal
Its his only way for remaining fans being able to identify him. HE'S BEEN WEARING IT FOR 30 YEARS AND EITHER HAT IS GETTING BIGGER OR CRACK SHRINKS PEOPLE.
Actually, I think It suits him
ahhhhh - Ben Pierre Vol-au-vent. The original cat in the hat. Good ole' bandy legs himself. : ).
Mind the drugs period you are gorgeous anyway and you are extremely talented!!!!!!!! I have discovered you and your band through TOTP documentaries and I am going to buy your vinyl tomorrow!!!!! 💪👏💐💖
He’s so sweet
She was a right idiot calling hermom and ranting about his shores
What a really nice guy . Ben you are so cool !
I recognised him immediately
I know a midwestern small town girl who married the guitarist of famous 80’s band and they live in the Midwest now, have kids and live a totally normal life. Happily married for 20 years so far.
Which band?
@@alfredodiaz4203 culture club
Back in the 1980s I thought he looked really arrogant. But here he seems a nice modest guy.
What *is* that hat
keeponrockin a dead cat
A big one.
Cool !
it's something you put on your head.
Sooo last summer
Why did she have to call her mom during their date? That's so fucking tacky, I don't care how famous the man is that's just something that you don't do on a date. It just makes it seem like you're going to parade him to your friends and family and make a spectacle out of him. Wait til you're done with the date then call your mom. WTF!
Why is she seemingly holding all the power? She’s a nobody. At least he’s achieved something in his life.
I like how he calls a come-down an, "enormous wake up call" lol never heard someone use that sentence so far out of context🤣🤣
I don't think Ben has changed much physically at all and is still recognisable to any fans out there (me included,) as the lead singer of this great 80's band. He just looks older and a bit run down. None of us stay young forever and we all carry baggage in one form or another after 30+ years of life. Hard to believe in all honesty that this lady did not recognise her date, if she really did once have posters of Ben and co on her bedroom wall as a youngster. Hmm.
Prue Halliwell hes 52 and had a hard life, i think he looks good tbf ✌️
Well, to be fair, he does look pretty beat up from the years of drinking/drugging? the hat certainly didn't help matters? This isn't meant to take the piss out of him but for someone who really doesn't want to be recognized or talk about it, in a matter of just 5 minutes and meeting 2 new strangers, he brought it up in both conversations?.
He is wearing the same hat bless .He seems a character I hope he finds love at least he has got himself sorted .
I knew who he was straight away wth 😂 I’m 15 and she’s how old, had a poster of him and still didn’t recognise him?
You just didn’t tho did u
@@rileymills2794 well I did because my one of his songs came on the radio and my mum said look at this man and tell me who he looks like so she showed me a picture of him in the 80’s and he looked like my dad and people used to call my dad Ben even though- surprise it’s not his name and I realised why so I always remembered that so mind your business there was no need to be rude 👍🏼
He was hammered by 3:20, looks like he was stumbling after he stood up 😂
Oh yeah, that's not a couple of drinks is it!
mucho pisto😂
Found it odd that she claimed to not recognise him even after being a fan and being told by Ben. Sad was how he abused himself due to the end of the band. Being at the top and having everything, and then suddenly not having it, is a bitter pill to swallow for some.
Oh, I just realized: he looks a bit like Michael Stipe.
My man looks like a trophy
Calling her mother? That's wrong in everyway and shows she more Interested in the fame.
I can't believe it's Ben I was a big fan of the band when I was 15. What I don't understand is I'm 51 now......and he's also in his 50's. Very funny watching this.
I love flashing shoes!
How can she not like the shoes? I want shoes like that 😂
Anissa Lingley there for children lol
Normal Geez not necessarily, just for people who aren't boring 👍
Anissa Lingley you a man or a women tho 😂because it makes a difference
Anissa Lingley I like them
Craig Nevermind 👍
They were a good band.
She is stunning!
Where?????
@@lacuaimabritanica Lol
Full of makeup..
Normally it’s quite rude to call someone during a date. This however was pretty funny as an unexpected blind date with your childhood celebrity doesn’t happen every day. Both of them handled this pretty well, him being kind and she being very charming. I like the voice of this woman, very beautiful and relaxing to listen to. She looks amazing as well.
What ever you do, who ever you meet: DON'T call your mum while on a date. That's just wrong and clearly made him soooo uncomfortable:-/ but he might foregive her, since she looks as she does ;-)
He wore flashing shoes, the date was kinda bound to fail
If he was still famous, she would have been all over him.
You just don't phone your mum midway through a date and make a big spectacle out of him, though. He was clearly uncomfortable and I really don't blame him.
she was!!
He has a great voice. Never heard of the band before.
She reminds me of Davina Mc’ all, if thats how you spell her surname.
East 17 called. Wants their hat back -__-
Maybe he's better staying carefree & single.
Did they date after this?
Just going toilet to powder my nose , great television !
She is stunningggg!! Those eyes wauwww..!
She is gorgeous
Does anyone know if Ben is the same guy in the I'm Your Man mv by Wham playing percussion? Thanks
Damn this show is staged... what a shame! She is a properly stunning though!
James McKay naah
DutchClawz yea a it is my drama teacher went on here
TF. You call your mom on a date, and you complain about his shoes? Bugger off, succubus.
Cant find this episode on C4, should let us known what series and episode
still young
Why is he drinking? Hes a recovering alky and junkie..lol.. just spent 3 months in rehab
He was asked recently what he always has in his fridge and his answer was "Beer and pizza"
Some folk can quit drugs but still have the occasional bevvy
He's over the conversation, and her.
OMG, did he just pick his teeth with his finger? I would have just left. Bad first date. Don't care if you had his poster on the wall.
It's Britain, what did you expect?
America smells like gun crime and obesity
What is with you people.. On a date you arent supposed to be yourself?
He didn't like the idea of her ringing her mum, it was a sign of aggression/dislike. Probably was bringing up memories of him being used for fame and not being treated a s a real person.
psychology would suggest extreme discomfort......the guy clearly wants to spare the ladies feelings?
He's had a HARD life 😱
I wish I knew more about the history. Is it here on youtube? Curiosity was a fantastic band! Ben had a great voice.
My man Jim Carrey doing his thing
He's totally the same. What is she saying?
I didn't like the woman.
Pretty, but pretty vacant too.
And a bit tacky too.
I kinda like his hat.
She is gorgeous. Beautiful smile.
This show is sooooo staged now 🤦🏼♂️
ANYONE know if she wanted a second date?
No. She didn't
She didn’t really ask him any questions about what he was looking for or about his current life so I feel like that indicates she wasn’t interested. She wouldn’t risk the date calling her mom if she really liked him for him. She also made fun of his shoes.
Take her to pound town broskie 🤘😂😂😂🤘🤘
The Package
I was thinking of writing something like that but you've definitely outdone anything I could've thought of. Haha!
Nice to meet you yeah nice one😂😂😂
Tony Soprano would tell him to ‘lose the fucking hat.’
Why's he wearing a dead animal on his head.
Because curioisty killed the cat.
Married 4 times!! Wth...
What really .
He's turned into steptoe...and she's thinking royalties.. cha ching
How the heck is she 42? 😵
This is Harry styles in 20 years
He defo on drunks!
Yeah i ship it lol
I think, she is a pros......!!!!!!!
Che oca, come ha fatto a non riconoscerlo se era una fan?
Que le paso ?, le dio SIDA , ?
Davvero? Spero di no...forse ha esagerato con il vino...Mi dispiace...😳😟💖
Is he from curiosty killed the cat
you catch on fast...
No.
Yup, and poor Ben looks like the cat sicked him up. Age has not been kind to him.
Never meet your idols.
I hate that damn hat!
He did not age well.
Sadly all the alcohol & drugs
Essex Birds wear knee pads on dates 😉
Watched his band's music videos thought their music was literally forgettable and not impressed by him at all
30 years ago....his music was great..I was 16.at the time..
Stupid fool calling her mum, Ben should have walked out.
This guy is so full of himself lmao
He looks half gone on something. I can't stand peeps like that. Not that I hate them but I couldn't date them. To lazy in life.
Probably made an ok amount of money with Curiosity and his parents were relatively well off to begin with so he's probably spent the last 30 years chilling with not much responsibility to worry about
i hate his hat
find this sad and contradictory .. bad match too
😒
Craig Nevermind Ben maybe older now ( are'nt we all ?) , but assoon as I saw his face , he looked familier , and thought he looked just like the lead singer of Curiosity Killed the Cat , and it WAS
100th view
do you live in 2008?
The shoes, the hat... I mean honestly.
She is gorgeous
You've got really low standards. Both physically and intellectually.