Jack Whitehall: When were you most embarrassed? — FLAPSS

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When were you most embarrassed?

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Jack Whitehall

English comedian, actor, presenter and writer

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I was bumped as a guest on The Justin Lee Collins show for Bianca from EastEnders.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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Tom Allen British comedian

I did a corporate gig early in my career, and they opened the buffet in the middle of my set and everybody left.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗

Having somebody pull my judo trousers down at a competition when I was seven. And finding I wasn’t wearing any pants.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2026 source ↗

Recently, sending a negative text about a person to that person.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2023 source ↗

Signing away the rights to my life story to a major motion-picture company for a sum that I have since been told was way below the market rate.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 May 2025 source ↗

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Question As a child, what career or life did you imagine for yourself? Identity & self

I was hellbent on being a Thunderbird. I was devastated when my parents finally told me it was a fictional organisation. Ruined my 18th.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What trait do you most dislike in other people? Values & belief

I dislike dawdlers. When I walk, I do so with purpose. I have no time for people shuffling along.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question Which trait in yourself do you like least? Identity & self

I’m rabidly indiscreet. If you tell me an embarrassing story, it will probably end up in one of my scripts or standup routines.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What lesson has mattered most in your life? Time & hindsight

Don’t make jokes at the expense of Little Mix. They have an ardent fanbase.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What do you fear most? Identity & self

Turning into my father.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

Question What is the harshest thing anyone has said to you? Failure & regret

“You look like a fat Jack Whitehall.”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 29 April 2023 source ↗

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