Justin Hawkins on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Justin Hawkins on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

He’s a great guy and has an excellent KZbin channel called Justin Hawkins rides again. Well worth checking out.

[@SISTERHENDRICKS23]

Yes, I'm hooked on it .Justin is responsible for reinvigorating my music library -and life really.Top bloke 🤟💜

[@markhillaryclinton7626]

Coke and alcohol have certainly aged him. Good channel

[@timlinzinger]

Juuuuuustin Hawkins rides again........ Aggggggggainnnnnnnnn

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@markhillaryclinton7626 I think he looks great considering he's nearly 50.

[@ladygodiva4141]

@@TheRetroManRandySavage same. He looks in great shape.

[@moonbeanification]

Justin Hawkins is everything I want in a rockstar: wildly talented, intelligent, charming, and doesn't take himself too seriously. Plus, he's a genuinely nice human being with a great sense of humor. How does it get any better than that ?! 💋

[@stephendaedalus6192]

Writes and performs good rock songs?

[@thegroovyhead]

Absolutely agree. Love his Y.T. channel.

[@chrisgoodson9312]

Hello Justin

[@BreauxBobby]

It seems like Justin always comes out on top in his interviews. His sense of humor keeps him free from attack.

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

He certainly did come out "on top"

[@MaySecond07]

Justin's Podcast is the best. Didn't really know anything about The Darkness here in the states I had seen them on KZbin ,I had heard of them ...just didn't pay attention ... I started watching his podcast and I'm working backwards from there!

[@RosieHarp]

what a difference 17 years makes. Justin is *completely* reborn now. Good on him

[@Rutter350]

I've been lucky enough to meet Justin twice, and both times he's been incredibly nice. Has a lot of time for fans.

[@matthewchunk3689]

Just saw his youtube chan. Very funny guy. And that investment into his teeth was well worth it.

[@sexatica]

@@matthewchunk3689 Thats just what happens when you are British

[@TheValueOfN]

@@sexatica I blame dentists' absolutely ridiculous prices and our near inability to find one who's taking new customers.

[@summermcpherson8209]

LUCKY!!! I would go nuts If I met him; he's my biggest singing inspiration!

[@maxhammer4067]

Justin hawking's rides again 😀

[@mark-wh2qc]

Again

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

well it coudnt be stephen could it 😄

[@maxhammer4067]

@@krishnan-resurrection714 It could have been Stephen did have wheels

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

@@maxhammer4067 👍

[@TheRealAdamSampson]

Voted best KZbin theme song ever by the Lizzard 🎶

[@kerry1754]

i think the fact he talked about male bulimia was incrediably brave never heard a man talk about it and i am sure it is much more prevelant than we know. i have eating disorders but all the help seems to be directed at women, incrediabley brave of him, love him

[@ryanpurcell8444]

Qqa

[@pratosaurusrex1128]

It did seem like the topic was thrust upon him somewhat. He didn’t look ok with speaking about it at all. Glad it all seems to be behind him now

[@Katya_Lastochka]

He was asked about it and had no choice. But what is this obsession with women trying to get men to share their personal problems with strangers? Every single asshole on the internet has a sob story and it's not brave, it's narcissistic. You do't actually care about other peoples' problems, you just dont want to be the only one who's not dealing with it on their own. And from personal experience, when men open up women just poke at the wound.

[@mouloudo]

Men aren't allowed to show weakness while women complain all day on how hard their lives are

[@j_freed]

The stomach acid would mess up your vocal chords… Besides predispose you to other oesophageal diseases like cancer. It bloody well should be talked about if you’re a singer.

[@Miss-Placed.1]

What a sweet guy. I totally get what he means about carrying yourself differently when you put on weight, it's so true..

[@TheChadTI]

Big time. I've gone back and forth my entire life (currently thin again) and it's a mindfuck. The way you carry yourself, your confidence and social projection becomes skewed. It's something guys don't talk about as they're "not supposed to care" many of us do.

[@summermcpherson8209]

I love him so much!!! He's my biggest singing inspiration!

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

What a transformation he did! Love his YT channel. And I'm not only talking about his good looks. He really healed and shines these days. I knew about the drug problems but not this. Feel sorry for him and also that he was forced to talk about it here in such an insensitive way.

[@TheValueOfN]

That's Jonathan Ross for you. I was never a fan of Wossy because so many of his questions and topics of conversation resulted in guests' discomfort.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

@@TheValueOfN Yes! Which is sad and a bit disturbing because he seems to have kindness as well.

[@marilescholtz7]

Justin is for sure a very very unique super talented, creative, blessed and rare find kind of a man! He's been through though challenging episodes but boy did he bounce back and came out guns blazing. Thank you for being quirky, funny, super charming and humble and for being way to cute when you smile and your eyes light up! Ok ok I'll stop before I write a poem. Guess I just wanna say thank you all for the amazing music, lyrics, guitar solos and for making me feel joy, love and alive! You are all amazing and I luuuve you!

[@annetteryan5110]

Wowww.. all those platitudes for "Peter Frampton"... well, I like him too!!! "Frampton Comes Alive!!!".. (you need to listen to that one Sholtzy) "Rockin' album!"

[@rymanshroomzorz]

@@annetteryan5110 from the moment I got to Reading "talented, creative" I knew she fancied him lol

[@mattmorris2867]

Creepy.

[@NickNicometi]

If you were a guy, women would be calling you a stalker type. But, yeah, it's a man's world, They say.

[@nodiggity9472]

Justin's joke at 8:53 going right over everyone's heads. "A mild form of bulemia where I eat everything and don't throw up."

[@James27Simko]

thats because back then, bulemia wasnt something that was taken seriously as an illness. it was seen as the thing runway models did to stay skinny and nobody cared

[@jerseyforhawks]

😅😅

[@witch_haunts_ghost]

I think Justin Hawkins is the cats pyjamas. He handled the difficult subject matter in this interview with aplomb and like a few commenters on here, I simply adore his KZbin channel.

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

Man Justin Hawkins looks alot more healthier and better nowadays then he did back then... Healthy living works 💪

[@chriscullen6949]

i thought he was sick

[@eily_b]

He had some serious drug problems for some time. May be at that point in his life.

[@julietrask7497]

@@eily_b He is clean from his drug addiction.

[@scottschroeder4920]

@@eily_b I think that’s why he’s looks a doughy in this one. People seem to put on the stones when they clean their act up ✌️❤️🤘

[@johngraham5996]

this programme is years old

[@About1on1]

This man is a comedic genius,he’s a highly talented musician and as live ,fucking Whooa they more than cut it,check out Justin Hawkins rides again he’s a boss

[@RJPhotographics]

It takes a lot to persuade me to watch a clip from this talkshow. This chap got me there.

[@JoshuaDillonn]

LexTNeville twat no one asked u

[@kevinflidge6623]

@@JoshuaDillonn You're a charmer ain't ya sunshine.

[@JoshuaDillonn]

Christopher Collard bald

[@kevinflidge6623]

@@JoshuaDillonn Great personality you have there 👍🏻

[@scottfab7473]

wow these guys are rough he is a bit hard to watch sometimes and jeees don't say that or wow cancel culture "i love the darkness"

[@leahevehumphries]

He was my fave when I was a child! Love him now too, and I'm proud of him for now being a fellow sober person :D

[@scottfab7473]

he is still a young man

[@Holdeenio]

@@scottfab7473 he’s about 46 right now, but still very youthful and energetic. A legend in my opinion 🙌🏼

[@Rhyds86]

He has a youtube channel, in case you're not aware.

[@leahevehumphries]

@@Rhyds86 I'm subscribed to it 😁

[@Rhyds86]

@@leahevehumphries Thought I'd say on the off chance ^_^

[@Gav671]

Pinewood smile is a stonking album. Just loving it atm

[@bungle3912]

He looks so much better now. He looks older here than he does now. His podcast is really good - Justin Hawkins Rides Again.

[@bobsapp4119]

He got his teef done I think

[@saundrab3023]

@@bobsapp4119 true but as with some people, he’s become better looking with age. Better to peak later than sooner.

[@howareyou857]

he has lost a bit of weight too, I guess he has been on a health kick

[@AL-PAKA]

He looks younger

[@somniumisdreaming]

stopped drinking

[@chimpsofthefuture6046]

I fuckin' love this guy. Legend. Didn't appreciate him at the time, KZbin was the game changer. Particularly recently when they looked at "Thing called love". I got annoyed at myself for not liking it straight away. Now a fan. "Good day to you Sir; for I am Justin Hawkins..." LOL.

[@kenpudsey6435]

What a nice lad.with an amazing voice..long may he last.

[@MarcusMIDI]

Legend. As someone who has been bulimic for years and years this meant a lot to me 👍💪

[@sophiew1967]

Yeah me too 👍 I' m real y really glad especially here in the UK with the whole ' stiff upper lip' bollocks that boys& men are finally openly talking about their emotions & eating disorders in particular ! I' ve gone through the major extremes myelf with bulima/ extreme weight gain / los s and the horrid effects it can have on tbe teeth etc and thinking back to the 80' s I know for a fact some of my male mates who were in rock bands had similar demons and men just shut up and put up in tnose days ..we all hid so much through heavy drug use in the 80' s & 90' s especially amphetamines...We all looked fantastic ..now paying the price big time 30 yrs on.Really hope M you continue to beat your demons ..we NEED you here a good while yet ;) 🤘

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

I tried it once and thought what a waste of food down the toilet

[@wellesradio]

@@arthurmurfitt7698 That’s where it ends up invariably, but hopefully we have have taken an the nutrients we can from it.

[@Ottophil]

Bulemia was just code for cocaine addiction. He spent millions on it

[@belladonna131]

That was pretty good. Justin seemed a little nervous, but he DID HOLD HIS OWN. He didn't let the host step all over him and he did give him a jab or two letting him know that he could give him a good fight. Great interview. I thought Justin looked great too. He talked too much about his weight, which I didn't think was an issue. He looked wonderful. 🥰😘🤗😍👍❤🌸.

[@burpreynolds3250]

I just discovered The Darkness recently. I don’t know how I missed them, but it’s like finding a treasure trove. This Justin Hawkins is fucking brilliant and funny and and just a dynamo of talent and wit. Love this dude.

[@rammers2802]

You should check out his channel Justin Hawkins Rides Again

[@burpreynolds3250]

@@rammers2802 thanks, I subscribed

[@scottschroeder4920]

Welcome to….. the Darkside

[@sweetassgigs]

First band I ever saw live (well apart from the support acts)

[@Elsye624]

I also just found Justin Hawkins recently. Love JHRA and love The Darkness music! All of it!

[@synchronicity1470]

a dear, sweet lad. Justin's heart always shown through the cheeky rockstar bravado. He went through hell being in frantic worldwide demand for the three years it took to burn himself out. Tremendously pleased he made it safely to the other side, as he's a lovely articulate, genuine and gentle man. Unfortunate, Mr Ross so blatantly touched a nerve on things Justin has not been keen to talk about. yet, he is the consummate pro and fields the ick with grace always. we love you, Justin! edit - note, he didn't dawdle in taking his arse outta there; hardly a handshake. Also, the comment about the falsetto he didn't appreciate. Justin does not consider his high range as falsetto. He explains it as the way he lets air in to sing in a higher register. The falsetto he rarely uses.

[@thetruth156real3]

If I could be in an English rock band, it would be the Darkness, good songs, no bullshit, still got the sound of the pub gig about them, real really and super cool!

[@hangxiaohuz748]

I came across his KZbin channel and he is a great bloke and very interesting with views well worth listening to.

[@ChainNonSmoker]

Little he knew about his forthcoming success as an internet phenomena at this point.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Yes, glad to know he's doing so well nowadays!

[@muscovy5000]

Brave and honest. Love him and wish him well.

[@robbrown7400]

"I'm not a treky".. and now we have 'It's Love, Jim'. It just goes to show there's hope for everyone!

[@ChubbyChecker182]

He reminds me of Rik.Mayall.. very entertaining guy.

[@paulrobertson8068]

I just came across this. So glad to only know the new Justin I love. You've done so well brother. In a Franky Howard voice 'well done my boy' Good on you mate.

[@nigelcarren]

"Take loads of #####" Superb accidental Partridge... Quite literally lovely stuff! 🏆🇬🇧

[@marcusorme261]

I’m a big fan but Justin often reminds me of Alan 😊

[@RosieHarp]

He comes across well. Witty and polite as usual.

[@oadiedoadie]

Justin Hawkins Rides Again… Again

[@yintontiddlyipo]

He's aged well and looks way better now. Great guy.

[@p0llenp0ny]

Money will do that for you.

[@henrythehoover4363]

@@p0llenp0ny As far as I know he’s only had his teeth done

[@noneofyourbusiness4616]

​@@henrythehoover4363Seems like he has a little more hair now. Don't get me wrong, I'd do it if I had more money and was in the public eye.

[@RosieHarp]

He looks 10 times better 👍

[@itsamadhouse2069]

Seen the darkness 2 years ago and Justin is probably the best singer I have seen live

[@lincthomas7178]

u dont get out much do u?

[@Holdeenio]

Best frontman without a doubt and I’ve seen a lot of bands live.

[@glennmanifold6345]

@@lincthomas7178 nobody has got out much in the last two years to be fair.

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

He isn't Freddy Mercury.

[@lincthomas7178]

@@thesound-chameleonman3580 nor Devin Townsend or James labrie or Tomas s Englund or shall I go on!

[@SadasanSadasan]

Fucking hell, imagine bringing up the question "were you anorexic or bulimic?" Way to make your guest visibly and verbally uncomfortable.

[@bex82uk]

Jonathan Woss is an awful chat show host

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Great to see him sober now.

[@jimmy2minutes]

One amazing musician.

[@scottwolff6946]

Justin is a very smart and humble guy, he had his addictions and problems back here but let's not mince words, this man can SING and play. I never saw The Darkness as retro. He just kept that sort of music going, it's not a joke, it's Rock & Roll and he lives it. And bless him for talking about his eating disorder.

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

i think he's a dreadful narcissist

[@Fiveash-Art]

@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 I smell jealousy

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

@@Fiveash-Art yeah probably

[@Fiveash-Art]

@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 😆

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

Their 'music' is awful. Spinal Tap are best at this sort of thing.

[@nschoena]

Ross dragged him to it and he was clearly not super ready to discuss it, but it was refreshing to me that Justin talked about his eating disorder and the pressure to be lithe

[@sophiew1967]

I had a good friend in the 90' s & when she gave birth to her first son he wouldn't get out of bed in the morning to go to nursey unless she cranked this song on full pelt downsta irs & he'd jump out of bed dancing like a maniac wearing his Bob t he Builder pyjamas..😂😂Funny..I.used to do EXACTLY the same thing as a 5 yrvold in 1972 to Ballroom Bitz by The Sweet..that song 50 yrs later is still sonic !..I had to suffer the wrath of course of my moth r telling my boyfriends about my glam rock toddler violent morning head banging sessions..ir went on until I.was 7 ..lol and T - Rex & Bowie were added into my morning repertoire!😂

[@a.azazagoth5413]

The Darknesses had proven to everyone that they weren’t a one hit wonder. I love his KZbin channel.

[@JohnsysChannel]

03:49 Fast Forward to 2021 and the newest album is littered with references to Start Trek lol

[@richiep3520]

It's love Jim but not as we know it!

[@shannonshannonbobannon5040]

Awww loving all this love for him!

[@roryholl2087]

jonathan ross being his usual unfunny self and trying to get something negative out of his guest as usual and justin just being pure class as always

[@NoudlePipW]

Such a bloody sweetheart 😂

[@rupertcaney]

1:51 "...and that diet plan is on the BBC website" 😂😂😂

[@lizofthelake4904]

Justin is such a sweetheart!

[@ursathokchom8626]

Love him.

[@SixtySecondYoga]

Lmao! Justin having “manly” tattoos of rockets and guns, and Jonathan and having a kill bill outfit 😅😅

[@prakis1958]

Seems like a good bloke.

[@mattmorris2867]

Interesting comment.

[@laspilly]

Very well spoken too

[@rupe82]

Has his own KZbin channel now.

[@frankshailes3205]

@@rupe82 One of the best, and seems to be new stuff all the time, he clearly loves doing it.

[@HitTheSnake]

It seems utterly impossible and surreal that a band like this were ever in the charts... the charts and music in general have sucked absolute balls since the late 2000’s

[@zetandpeligaming]

I think its 2013 when it went to hell.

[@Tagikakibau]

@@zetandpeligaming A one way ticket to hell and back.

[@HedeccaTamer]

80's* Looking outside of personal taste, 80's was FULL of manufactured clones and identical sounding shit, that was the real start of it The 90's had identical sounding Rock bands, the only real highlights I guess were some decent grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Garbage but even then, the vocalists had no identity Early 00's when Pop Punk blew up was a good time, because even though everyone was the same it was still upbeat. So, since the 80's, the only good thing to happen to the charts was Pop Punk because it was catchy, upbeat, AND they wrote and played themselves. Individuality will never come back tho.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

..ironically, these guys were called 'the Darkness ' too .....😆

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

Justin resurrected those balls by tying them up with ropes and holding then aloft on stage.

[@jocpowell1]

The old days of a “slightly” longer podcast! 🤘

[@marcraygun6290]

I remember after eating nothing but 2 slices of dry toast a day for months finally thinking I can be in a band 9

[@gedrooney9305]

How’s the rickets? ;)

[@benostiguy7215]

Quality man.

[@pikiwiki]

hard to believe it's the same guy who posts on youtube now

[@domenicotrombetti8583]

8:53 brilliant joke gone over Ross' head

[@asifineededaname]

I don't get it either

[@hannahmitchell87]

There was a cut straight after so maybe he did get it? Probably not though

[@twelvepetaledlotus1721]

Juuuuuustin Hawkins rides agaiiiiiin, agaiiiiiin.... ❤️

[@colinmasterson1604]

Hmm, one minute Wossy is saying eating disorders and weight is something men seem to shy away from discussing, the next he takes a masked pop at Elton John’s physique…

[@Mr___X]

Better that than the nauseating faux sincerity of today, tbh.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

its funny how Woss's show degenerated into a vacuous plugging advertisement for whatever Latest product is on sale ...-it demonstrates perfectly the dumbing down of british society and the doing away with the standards we used to take for granted....that woss show now makes me sick ....

[@southmole]

How is it that Justin looks way better now than he did back then??? Good on him 🤙

[@alexalexalex797]

Sober living mate, its no mystery 😂

[@woohoo2023]

Such a honest to god real guy off stage..

[@revwillyg6450]

Woo. His look is like puffy Duff McKagan right before the pancreas explosion. Glad Justin is doing well now. His channel is awesome

[@StratsRUs]

Justin did great considering the narcissism of the host.

[@oldskoolfool141]

It's like Rick Wakeman inhabiting Alan Partridge

[@robertloerwald3]

He’s like a cross between Tiny Tim and Trey Parker

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

Damn dude. Hilarious and I see it!

[@CheyenneJasmine]

That’s so accurate 😂

[@leewhieldon4299]

Seems a good lad man 👍🏻😎

[@360Fov]

Even if you're not interested in The Darkness, or him, I still recommend checking his channel out. Some of the best takes, while still being entertaining, that I've seen in a long time. Predominantly music related, but tends to go into other things... I totally didn't expect to, but I subbed and have been going to some older videos too. Great glow up as well.

[@mikecouch7242]

I like how he called him Dustin in the intro, I thought he had trouble with his R's lol

[@SamiltonAdventures]

😂😂😂 this guy is fantastic!

[@alexandergreene6986]

He reminds me of a young Steve Priest from the band the Sweet

[@AshAverageRacer]

You wouldn't get away with 4 puffs and a piano these days 🤣🤣

[@danielthompson6448]

Plus the limp wrists joke at 11:05 Different times

[@poitor5915]

justin hawkins rides again☝🏻

[@michaelmastro9382]

Oh man.....Justin's face when Johnathan brought up the anorexia issues......"oh yes Mr.Ross I would love to talk about my personal demons that I've been struggling with on television for all to see!"

[@shaunclutt4483]

04 THO THEY WAS THE BIGGEST BAND IN ENGLAND

[@ailblentyn]

Justin has so much more class than Ross.

[@CassiniProjekt]

Cool avatar

[@CrueLoaf]

Yes. Ross is a sleazebag!

[@wolfking1681]

The darkness

[@CrueLoaf]

Always found Ross a bit sleazy. Like a lecherous uncle.

[@slumdogjay]

Good guy. Can’t stand the band but his KZbin channel is fantastic.

[@cruisematt8585]

Love Justin so so much

[@fogpumas]

5:25 can you imagine doing that today? 😂 Rock needs to come back.

[@trevorastley1727]

Justin a heart felt genuine rarity.

[@vollsticks]

...it was a different time....The early 1970's, apparently No, who cares what I think, I'm just a dick on the internet; I may not like his music (or his general taste in music) but he seems lovely and I respect his ongoing commitment to his recovery from substance abuse. Much respect to the guy, fr

[@thescowlingschnauzer]

Holy antique aspect ratio, Batman

[@drunvert]

He thinned up after getting sober

[@shawno66]

I kind of want a Captain Kirk tattoo now

[@rowgli]

Make it so! Oh.. hang on

[@wolf.eye._-]

This looks like it was filmed in the 70's

[@stitchgrimly6167]

When was this?

[@jayeye89]

What is the song that the darkness are playing in that live video?

[@graham3550]

Knockers

[@jayeye89]

@@graham3550 thank you, I should have guessed really.

[@Za7a7aZ]

Such a different guy than the Dustin rides again channel...ahh..well wisdom comes with age

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

This wasn’t even 20 years ago. Wassup with that mullet!

[@seanoxborough5830]

Now he is vloging in dresses?!😂 wow that is ten years later

[@reikosuzuka8608]

Nobody imagines, when small, "one day i will make it big, and having done so, i will ride proud upon my boob chariot." Nobody thinks it but it sure as shit happens.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

He DEFINITELY had the “coke bloat” going on here.

[@richiep3520]

During that album the wheels came off and they had the break up but sweet baby jesus they've been back solid last 10 years have been balls to the walls Darkness rock !

[@TheAxe4Ever]

@@richiep3520 One of my absolute favorite bands.

[@richiep3520]

@@TheAxe4Ever very good taste you have 😋👍

[@45ounce]

@@richiep3520 they’re better than ever.

[@richiep3520]

@@45ounce I see them every year they play and most recently which was 4 days ago and I can perform. Keep getting better and better.

[@bartonseagrave9605]

I thought this was an Alan Partridge windup.

[@CFCMahomet]

As one who watched JHRA he looks very unhealthy here. Glad he is better now!

[@nclsrfn]

dat thumbnail

[@kreavixminis8272]

When was this aired?

[@RosieHarp]

2006

[@fogpumas]

He’s the best