Boy George Forced His Unique Styling Ideas Onto The Culture Club Boys | The Jonathan Ross Show

Pop icon Boy George joins Jonathan on the sofa to discuss Culture Club's ongoing democracy, his accidental journey to sobriety, and his strange 6-month urine sipping phase.
ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: 3 November 2018
Series 13, Episode 10.
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[@stewartsnape1231]

Never a dull moment when George is interviewed, always fun and interesting and attention holding

[@terristarnes7742]

George I can truly understand why you got so much attention you have such a great sense of humor and a great personality you are a wonderful man and your gorgeous. Love you George.

[@Degjoy]

I love Boy George's personality. He has a sense of humour about life.

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

I love that George can laugh at himself.........that means he's comfortable in his skin.

[@Paula31562]

I love him! He is one of a kind, unique in his own way. He is awesome!! God bless 🙏

[@jbt6007]

Boy George has always been so clever. Love him so much.

[@solecurious1448]

Brilliantly witty, “I’m a Buddhist in my aspiration, and a Catholic in my complication.” Who says it like that in a flash?

[@TheFever77]

He’s actually been saying that for years, I think it was in his twitter bio once, maybe still is. But it is a good quote.

[@Diana-nt4zg]

Love see Boy George been interviewing his so open and real. Boy George unique personality Love him 😍♥️♥️✨💫

[@hearmenow909]

Boy George looks well for his age.

[@gailreed4597]

I've adored George from the very first time I heard him sing, but I DO wish he would stop being dishonest about Jon! He repeatedly has made it seem that Jon was "stressed" out from touring/ missed his family, etc. when that's NOT what happened, Jon was pushed out. I'm thinking George sees that as a better answer than "we fired him". They meet in court next month (March 2023), so things will come out then.

[@MsEvie15]

Yes, I love BG too. I was a young teen in the 80’s, but I was confused about the situation with Jon. Obviously I’m late to this. Last year BG said that, “We asked him to leave and now he’s suing us”. He also said something like I’m surprised Jon didn’t fight to stay in the band just like he didn’t fight to stay in our relationship”. So what you’re saying makes sense. Jon could have said, “You can’t kick me out. You’re just one person. If every one wants me out then they need to tell me”. So it would make sense that BG told him to leave and the fact that Jon didn’t fight him on it surprised BG.

[@gailreed4597]

@@MsEvie15 TBT, It was PK (George's manager Paul Kemsley) who "pulled the plug" on Jon Moss. A recording engineer mentioned to me that PK and Jon never got along, that Jon neither liked, nor trusted PK. When PK took over management of the whole band in September 2018 (he had been just George's personal manger, but the band gave in to George on that matter) he took his opportunity to tell Jon to leave. Jon was NOT HAPPY and COMPLAINED, to NO avail! In 2019 Jon initially filed a court case, in 2021 Jon "saw the writing on the wall" and resigned. Apparently, Roy was irritated with Jon for something, and went along with PK and George in letting him go. Mikey RESISTED, but as he was outnumbered 3 to 1, he finally gave in to the the others. In the past, BOTH George and Jon took the "professional" approach, and put up with each other for DECADES. Though, it was probably HARD for both of them. Jon DID fight to stay in the band, I think PK expected him to just "crawl away" like some small wounded animal. But Jon worked very hard at getting things going in the beginning for the band, and supposedly felt VERY betrayed.

[@MsEvie15]

@@gailreed4597 Thank you for sharing it with me. I would feel betrayed if I was Jon too. What happened when they went to court?

[@gailreed4597]

@@MsEvie15 The case had been pending for years, because of various motions filed, and was set to finally be heard March 2023. But the week before it was to be heard George (and Culture Club defendants) instead opted to pay Jon the original amount requested in the suit, a little over 2 million dollars. I don't know if Jon has been paid yet, from what I've heard, he HASN'T. In court Jon might have been awarded legal fees in addition, but this was a voluntary settlement, so he DIDN'T get that. The years of legal wranglings left Jon with a monstrous legal bill, so if he does get paid, the lion's share will go to the attorneys. When someone receives a legal settlement (financial reward) there is ALWAYS a legal stipulation attached that you are NOT allowed to discuss or publish the incident in the future, or you lose ALL rights to your settlement. So, we WON'T be hearing Jon's viewpoint on it, George can still speak freely about it, if he wants to.

[@MsEvie15]

@@gailreed4597Thank you for sharing that with me. I’m sorry for responding late. While reading this, I can’t help but to think about the divorce that I’m going through. Actually I am already divorced but he hasn’t responded to the Judgment and I’ve paid for everything because he didn’t respond to the summons.

[@gracielaleaniz5158]

Boy George, charming always 😂🤩😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@ivyvines6708]

I love the fact that George has such an outgoing approach to everything about life. His sense of humor is side-splitting. ;-) ;-) ;-)

[@NubianEagle]

Always loved Boy George. His voice is divine, and he is clever beyond comparison.

[@maitruong2272]

Still funny and lovely BG👍

[@wendybabendy]

I've always found Boy George to be so interesting... he was such a fixture in my HS years and to see him as a "person" is really fascinating. I'm pleasantly surprised that he's not a complete asshole. Though, I'm secretly irritated that he can do make-up better than I can... LOL

[@betymurakami1135]

Tempos bons amoooo o Boy George e suas músicas

[@Eirene30]

Boy George...so cool, so true, so down-to-earth...Love him....❤

[@veritohernandez43]

Tan lindo Boy George.. presioso

[@Stephen_a.p]

Back in the day George had the most beautiful face for a man, everyone loved him without really knowing him and did that cute little dance of his

[@lessismore8533]

Yes you 80s kid are lucky I missed all the excitement!!!

[@GARose-kt4jc]

@@lessismore8533 They were FUN!! (Also imagine, mainstream credit card theft and schoolyard shootings hadn't even been invented then.)😊

[@clairebevington4679]

what a gorgeous inside and out human being. I hope he finds love during this lifetime ❤ 💕 💗 💜.

[@Anteroization]

i think this interview was good with fantastic responses.

[@LisaMarie-xp4ym]

Anteroization it’s Boy George, what do you expect...

[@sandrajessicavillarroelore7007]

Amo a este hombre, siempre tan adorable y entretenido. Te amo BG.💋💋💋💗💗❤💓💘💘💘👏👏👏

[@johngray9434]

His very survival is nothing short of a miracle

[@lessismore8533]

It's a miracle 🎵🎵

[@perpetual61]

Yes indeed considering all of he drugs he took. I being a fan since 1983 am glad he's still around.

[@MiltV121]

He seems like a really great guy.

[@jennylarkin9433]

Omg I love George’s laugh😂

[@ncebanamane480]

I like boy George. Can be very humerous. He does not age.

[@brandondolan4009]

This was like 2 years ago

[@poobum9857]

he's done alright - i like the 80's music my Dad played all the bands when British music ruled !!

[@gemuetlichersessel]

What a beautiful soul he is 😍

[@justsaynotoxraydyes2525]

Sweet and down to earth.

[@HORSESWELUV]

Charming Smart and Cool

[@carolbarlow2244]

LOVE YA GEORGE ⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@mariajefferies8555]

🙏🏽🦋Awesome Man 💖

[@maryfifita2591]

I love him ❤️😍

[@sabrinamcdowell3393]

Boy George you make me laugh.

[@debi909]

Yes, them together again!! xD Thank you Jonathan!

[@kevinrene8065]

Fun interview.

[@janiap5235]

He is fantastic

[@kendrahwhyte9816]

Now Boy George looks like Boy Gorge.

[@neriashleycabajar1985]

Hahahahahahajahahhahaahhahahahahahahahaa!

[@lessismore8533]

You mean MAN George 😂

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

He looks really healthy now. Something very sweet about him...I only wish good for him. He has the air of an injured bird about him..someone who needs tending to. But he's seemed to grow out of his adolescent angst and now can look back and say WOW...I did all that, and I'm still here? And he's laughing...all the way to the bank.

[@karenKristal]

i love him

[@rociomendez5690]

❤❤❤😘😘😘😘🥰🥰👑👑l love boy

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

I made culture club rich. I used to buy everything about them. Lol the best time of my life

[@MsNotrite]

Go watch how Boy George was really treated in the US, on the Donahue show 1984 Boy George and the culture club! It will blow your mind!!

[@lessismore8533]

Lol love that interview. George told them all off

[@sandraali9836]

You Mr Boy George looks absolutely fabulous gorgeous handsome and I always love to listen when you do interviews because of your truth and honesty and you speak so fluent I love it all congratulations on your journey with everything especially staying sober and just enjoying your life blessings and respect 🎶🎶🎶💓💓💓🔥🔥🔥✌️✌️✌️🙏🙏🙏⭐⭐⭐

[@hollyjolly2066]

George, I love you, but why aren't you telling it like it is? 2:15 George's appearance on "The Jonathan Ross Show" aired November 3, 2018. George says Jon is "still part of Culture Club" 2:42, and that "the door is always open." Then why in multiple articles printed in the days leading up to this airing does Jon Moss say he was forced to leave Culture Club? RTE article posted November 2, 2018: "Boy George says Jon Moss is just 'taking a break' from the band to spend some time with his family and insists he wasn't fired." However, on October 29, 2018, in an article posted at Hollywood-dot-com, it was reported that Jon "has been in floods of tears and is beside himself with grief," and that Jon claims he "was fired by Boy George for no apparent reason," and that he is "threatening to take legal action...unless he is immediately reinstated." Jon indeed followed through with that lawsuit, and the above are hardly the words of someone who left willingly. George is not being honest about Jon's departure from Culture Club. Gay Star News reported on October 30, 2018 that Boy George "couldn't bear the thought of traveling with Jon." Clearly something went wrong, George won't level with the public, and co-founder Jon Moss is forever gone from the group he so cherished. What a tragedy.

[@gailreed4597]

Your TRUTHFULNESS is refreshing . George SHOULD have known he couldn't pull that one over on people, there were just too many people around who saw what happened.

[@felicitydeikos5250]

You assume that George tells the truth? In 2016, he told me to f++k off on why I asked him, " Why he charged MEET AND GREET VIP PRICE $1,300. It was just too expensive (2016 ) I gave him a gift, he didnt say thank you to me. The dark side of George: he hates his poor financially struggling fans, (2016) as he told me personally on Twitter, and other r horrible things. Apparently he was obsessed with making money all the time, now he has to sell his home. What a shame.

[@msrain1235]

Aw I love Boy George! A guy that I met, from England, said that he was a "b" and not a nice person. I hated hearing that!

[@felicitydeikos5250]

He's not a bi. He lied between his teeth, as he said.

[@christinalynn8143]

BG Fashion Clothing Line, would probably be a big hit. Limited edition or seasonal, there could be hysteria.

[@heliusuk]

Love this guy. Does to earth and says it how it is ❤

[@Hiphiobellyflop]

“Fwiction” “Weally” “Gwown up” “Gwandness” “Wead” I’ve never been keen on Jonathan Woss.

[@droach3151]

It's called rhotacism. It's a speech impediment people are born with. I guess he never bothered with speech therapy.

[@club1fan552]

Now Jon actually has left, officially. The clues were in this interview. People always use the family excuse. Awful he's gone.

[@lessismore8533]

Why he leave?

[@gailreed4597]

@@lessismore8533 He was pushed out by guess "who".🙁🙁

[@oralogarro9932]

In Montserrat lol

[@Blaze422UK]

Can’t believe that’s my best mates cuz 👌

[@lessismore8533]

Who is?

[@Blaze422UK]

Less Is More Boy George

[@lessismore8533]

Really? You know someone who is George's cousin??? Wow lucky. How did you meet them. I remember my cousin telling me she went to the same school as Aaliyah before she became famous

[@justsaynotoxraydyes2525]

❤❤❤

[@elenawilliams32]

George about drinking your own urine "well it's from your own body" ... So does shit but no-one is eating that in a sandwich and calling it 'natural therapy'! Love Boy George and Culture Club but the man's definitely had some interesting phases in his life.

[@lessismore8533]

Lol. You missed the point though. Urine is not the same thing as waste. Plus George said you have to be on a HEALTHY diet! Now don't get me wrong..I wouldn't drink it like him BUT I admire his courage.

[@elenawilliams32]

@WinstonS84 and that's called 'the human centipede'! It's all waste product, our bodies are clever and take the nutrition etc out of what we eat and expell the rest. Living in a first world country, I'll turn on a tap and drink water rather than recycle my bodies waste. Ugh.

[@beepboop9464]

@@elenawilliams32 actually it is a thing and it's for very specific conditions and you don't technically eat it.

[@StefanGenov7]

Classic

[@isabellaangeline2175]

8:05 How do we know? Because science?🤦🏼‍♀️

[@annmarieperry1686]

I love you my boy love Ann marie💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️

[@BorneoCrocodile]

I thought Jonathan Ross is dead since Nirvana sing Teritorial pissing in his show

[@alessandro_hp7347]

boa ai sim✔🔈🔉🔊🎶❤

[@alexiscarrington-colby733]

"IT IS NOW"

[@TheBent139]

George is so interesting. But I was badly distracted by the legs on that young lady. Just perfect.

[@caribqueen63]

💕💕💕💕

[@claudiajadeGrioli69]

love the music loathe george

[@lessismore8533]

Aww why?

[@anthonydriver511]

Needs meds ,,again .😂

[@perpetual61]

That's not funny and I find it ignorant and Offensive considering that he's a recovering addict.

[@royfr8136]

legs

[@lessismore8533]

Whos?

[@alanta5496]

Who's that girl?

[@Dk-ns3ge]

Alesha Dixon

[@kimakotrotman6860]

I thought that the interview was a little pat. Move along little doggie.

[@hollyjolly2066]

Ohh...this is what Jon Moss is suing Boy George over - inexplicably forcing him out of Culture Club in the fall of 2018.

[@lessismore8533]

Really? Jon is actually suing George.

[@hollyjolly2066]

Yes, he certainly is. From all the articles I've read, it appears that Jon is absolutely devastated at having been forced to leave Culture Club, and was described as being "in floods of tears" over it. Boy George claims Jon left "to spend time with family," but that doesn't add up for me, especially having read articles very close in time to these events (within days) and seeing what both sides had to say. It seems illogical that Jon would have been described as being so distraught and overcome with grief if he had actually left voluntarily. He also would not have instituted legal action for wrongful termination if he had left on his own. I would really love to know what prompted George to force Jon out. I believe Jon feels deeply betrayed, and that he won't ever get over this. I'm doubtful they will ever speak to each other again. How sad.

[@pe5912]

Think about this. Jon Moss allegedly is just taking “time off to spend more time with his kids” . What happens next? The band are suddenly called Boy George and Culture Club on their tour. What does that tell you about things?

[@hollyjolly2066]

@@pe5912 Yes, and why hasn't Jon Moss returned in all this time? He still wants to "spend time with family?" It's been more than 18 solid months! Jon also left - or was forced to leave - just days before the group was to embark on a lucrative tour in Europe. How odd the timing! This is exactly when Jon suddenly feels he misses his children most and must be with them - and he decides to abandon the group? Very suspicious. I also find it strange that Boy George says "the door is always open." That's a suspicious phrase. It's as if to imply that something bad happened, but...the door is always open. Who would say that sort of thing if no conflict had occurred? Well, if the door is open, why hasn't Jon walked through it again? Finally, George's refusal to directly address Jon's absence in all the time since then is disturbing. From all I have read, George will shut down any conversation regarding Jon when fans bring him up, and even block people on Twitter. Why is this so taboo with George? What is he hiding? I've always loved Boy George - and only just learned who Jon Moss was last fall - but I CANNOT respect what George is doing with regard to Jon, and I cannot respect the lack of honesty on George's part to the public.

[@lessismore8533]

@@pe5912 Who's? But I've bought some 80s magazines that also said "BG and culture club"; so its not new lol. I blame the media lol

[@JoeyXSmith]

Boy George was always a liar John was sacked, we know now due to him sueing the band over missed pay.

[@gailreed4597]

Good to know someone's paying attention.

[@Kevin-1969]

He needs to pack it in, you were a novelty briefly in the 1980s for about 18 months.

[@lessismore8533]

I wasnt around in the 80s but according to the documentaries I watched, culture club was huge a few YEARS...not months. And yah everyone has a 15 min of fame but the legacy lasts forever

[@Kevin-1969]

Less Is More really

[@lessismore8533]

@@Kevin-1969 amen dude. Amen👍

[@edm_pversatile1350]

Novelty for 18 months? Nonsense! He is a legend with over 50 million records sales.

[@Kevin-1969]

EDM Producer I remember them from the 80s they had two good albums their first two, now these were between 1982 and mid 1984.

[@MelindaIfkovits]

I THINK IF YOU JUST WORE LIKE THAT LONG BLACK-COAT TO THE FLOOR-FOOTAGE I HAVE BURIED IN MY @X & LOTS DRAG MAKE-UP & BLACK EYELINER YOU WOULD LOOK GREAT UNTIL YOU CAN GET YOUR WEIGHT DOWN BUT, I KNOW WHEN YOUR NOT WITH CULTURE CLUB YOU CAN'T DO IT THOSE SQUEEZE GUYS WOULDNT LIKE IT MAYBE THE COSTUME YOU SHOW WITH SQUEEZE WILL BE CUTE & THE RED GY,M SHOES & RED HAT BUT, WEAR YOUR BLACK EYE LINER THAT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM BUT, FOR THE FUTURE WHEN YOU GET WITH CULTURE CLUB NOW WE DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE BLACK COAT TO FLOOR BUT, I THINK YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR THAT BLACK-EYE-LINER REALLY MAKES YOUR FACE LOOK BETTER IN YOUR 60'S LOVE MELINDA I AM JUST WANTING THE BEST FOR YOU GEORGE THAT'S ALL

[@PittheadX]

I swear he took the looks from johnny depp

[@lessismore8533]

But he was famous before Depp wasn't he?

[@maga6252]

Everytime I hear any Culture Club song my dirty mind keeps revisiting that episode where a male escort was umm allegedly handcuffed to George's bed. #I'llTumble4Ya

[@palomawilliams1982]

Pity he has again gained all the weight back🙄

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

Why

[@palomawilliams1982]

@@CaptainAMAZINGGG What do you mean by "why"?...lol maybe bc it's not healthy?

[@KlementinaForHuddy]

Not all I think

[@lindsayrichards6668]

I think he looks absolutely fantastic. I personally thought he had lost to much weight and was too skinny. Now that he has gained some of the weight back he looks healthy and vibrant once again and not so old and gaunt looking. His sparkle in his beautiful eyes has come back as well. Not that he had ever lost that sparkle it’s just seems much brighter now then before. I mean let’s face it George is in my opinion one of the most beautiful men other then Richard Greer of course that I have ever had the pleasure of laying my eyes on

[@JustMe-xz2ls]

Alot of people who have gastric bypass fall right into the same habits. Quick fixes don't work in the long run

[@paulgriffiths1062]

The worlds worst talk show host.

[@E-A-Z-Y]

What a grotesque man

[@RobertBenedikts]

Awww, somebody has got problems with themselves....

[@turtleking7772]

Stuart Chadwick in England he “slept” with a teenage boy who I believe was 15 or 16

[@COBYKOEHL2]

@@turtleking7772 THAT'S A LIE. YOU'RE LIBEL FOR SUCH OUTRAGEOUS UNCONSCIONABLE COMMENTS. YOU GOT PROOF AS BOUT SEX WITH UNDERAGE BOYS? IF NOT STFU

[@palomawilliams1982]

@@Elzevir The fact that you believe a random ass dude on the internet about such a serious thing like that concerns me alot lol.

[@palomawilliams1982]

@@turtleking7772 You have NO right to be speaking on behalf of the Lgbt community like that Lmao.And also don't know where the fuck did you come up with such bulshit you seriously need to get a life bruh