"The Justin Root Show"- Lisa Whelchel Interview ("The Facts of Life"/ "Survivor")

Television icon Lisa Whelchel stops by for a lovely chat about everything from starring on "The Facts of Life" and getting second place on "Survivor" to religious views and why she passed on the chance to play Rachel on "Friends."
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[@hfxmusicman]

What a beautiful woman inside and out. She is what all Christians should be. Loved The fact's Of Life. Still watch it today on DVD. This was a fantastic interview, so glad i found it :)

[@ThePhatsteve]

I'm a homosexual and a Christian. I'm so thankful for this because I love Lisa so inspirational.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

+68Barracuda11s Your dad didn't think so.

[@raytheunusual]

OMG DRAG THEM

[@jasongaylor686]

Looks like some folks here have proven Lisa right. There are some very ugly people that make "Christianity" look bad and actually turn many off from said Religion. From a secular agnostic, I say a big THANK YOU! Because you folks are killing your chosen religion and are making people realize that having a secular society is for the best. Keep scaring off Millennials who poll in huge numbers for being "Anti-religion"!

[@jusme164]

Me too

[@WHATTHEBUCKSHOW]

Two delightful magical people. I hung on every word.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

YOU made this happen! I owe you it all! Love you!

[@larkpraise]

I've met her and seen her at a church event and she is the sweetest person! So genuine!

[@ronniesanders711]

I have loved Lisa since the 80's

[@CyberSimsShows]

Loved this so much. Accepting Christians DO exist. And as a gay person with a VERY VERY strong belief in God, this really brings a smile to my face. Lisa is a wonderful person

[@crmay72]

AMEN!! I am gay too AND a Christian! I LOVE Jesus Christ!!

[@CyberSimsShows]

@@crmay72 yesss!! 🏳️‍🌈 ✝️

[@johnny4048reads]

AMEN and a gay Christian as well.

[@busdriver1275]

I'm three minutes in and I ADORE her!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Right?! Isn't she amazing?!

[@violetstarla]

She’s just so incredibly likable! Love watching her. She always stands out so charismatic and honest.

[@DNBursky]

Thanks for this wonderful interview. I had never seen Lisa interviewed about her views on being gay/lesbian, and as a gay man I appreciate hearing it, as she was someone I was a big fan of growing up. I was a member of her fan club, ok embarrassing to admit, and still remember her birthdate May 29, 1963. Too big a Facts of Life fan! Thanks again!

[@christopherpratola3323]

Is this guy a Evangelical Bottom?

[@thebitchisback8910]

I’m from a Christian family who are not supportive of the LGBTQ and are even homophobic... It’s great to see her (A True Christian) who loves the LGBTQ and doesn’t hate on them! ❤️ Much Love to Lisa! ❤️

[@HAFanForever]

Man, I LOVE Lisa Whelchel! If there is a way I could meet her, I DEFINITELY would jump at the chance!

[@edmundtam4155]

she is soooo awesome....was always my favorite

[@robroberts1473]

Lisa is still soo cute!

[@coolbreeze3769]

Lisa has been taking good care of herself. She's still a fox!! Had a crush on her back in the day!

[@ciscobudge159]

+Cool Breeze I wonder if she grooms downstairs.

[@coolbreeze3769]

I don't know but I wouldn't be surprised

[@ciscobudge159]

Cool Breeze I was hoping she had an old school fro down there.

[@bobmowreader5546]

+Cool Breeze and the best part about her beauty is its the inside out kind!

[@DaleBlagrove]

Wow. This completely caught me off guard! What an AWESOME interview. You definitely gained a new subscriber!

[@stevewargo3516]

I miss Lisa's music from the 80's she was great !!!!

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Lisa is a sweetheart !!!!! Great interview !!! LOVED IT Xx -Kirk

[@MrMenefrego1]

You made that interview so much fun, Justin! My wife and I are big fans of Lisa; I know this is 8 years old, but it was a pleasure to see her again; such a beautiful (inside and out) lady!

[@JoshuaMiller1980]

Justin, what a lovely lady Lisa is. As a gay man, I was surprised, and pleased as fan of Lisa's, by her sharing her view on being gay and the way Jesus never addressed it, so she doesn't judge based on a person's preference! She is a member of the same Christian denomination, Four Square, that I was as high school student. They are a good group of believers. Thanks for having her interview on your channel!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

cricket34 Your mother was a sin.

[@nateandphoebe]

I am glad she is a Christian who is non-judgemental toward gays. Very refreshing!

[@CamnayR24]

I rather enjoyed this interview. I love Lisa a little bit more now. That and I just bought The Facts of Life boxset. ❤️

[@AB-bt9eb]

Lisa should be on the View!

[@nateandphoebe]

+A Boston Yeah, she should be there instead of Candace!

[@wendyraines8011]

Yeah! Someone to balance out.

[@brianmoore6306]

That was a lot of fun. Nine years later...i8t is still very enjoyable!!!

[@no1wonderfan921]

So happy to see this. I adore Lisa, but was afraid that she hated me because I'm gay.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

No1 WonderFan I couldn’t believe she said yes when I invited her on. I was so scared to ask her about this and couldn’t believe how amazing her response was. Such a beautiful soul. Thank you for watching.

[@no1wonderfan921]

Justin Root Amazing. That's how it should be. What a gorgeous human being all around.

[@johndean4727]

im so glad you did this enquiring minds need the know.i 💙💙 Lisa you’re so lucky.

[@LelandOfficial]

Such a great interview!! Can't wait to see more!

[@brickmanonj]

Thank you for posting this. My favorite from The Facts of Life. I just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more interviews on the pink couch.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you for watching!!! She was my fav too! HAHA!!

[@brickmanonj]

Justin Root Subscribed to your channel as well, so I look forward to lots more fun interviews.

[@CrunchyScott]

This is probably one of my favorite interviews with Lisa Whelchel! Well done. The Jo "full-on" lesbian question was brilliant! She's so freakin' awesome.

[@fool4singing]

She comes off as an intelligent woman who has a healthy analysis and approach to life.

[@PunchyPlayers]

Great interview and so enjoyable! Two lovely people. Thanks, Justin and Lisa!

[@bayareafletch]

Yay! Welcome back, just a great interviewer. Looking forward to it weekly.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you so much Ray!!

[@JustJason1977]

She's SOOOO intelligent and well-spoken! And fum!

[@Krista2882]

omg i love her so much. great interview

[@johnmitchell2154]

I must say that the tabloids were very unfair to pin a homophobic label on Lisa Whelchel. She is not homophobic at all. And I am so happy to consider her as one the fabulous icons in my heart ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🥰🌹👍🏽

[@TheGuillermo519]

Great, fun interview. Blair was always my favorite, her comic timing was spot on.

[@michaelglass7047]

Looove Lisa, I have The Facts of Life box set 👍

[@jusme164]

Omg me too

[@reneepolin6549]

A True Christian at Heart would never Deny that love between 2 people is a bad thing

[@NMMC4ever]

Wonderful interview!

[@gmfd76]

She is the genuine article :) Kirk Cameron and others of that ilk should keep an eye on her...

[@diytom3448]

Love Lisa. Great job.

[@michaelscampini3304]

She has bizarrely good genes... She looks so good.

[@maripolonini]

Thanks! There was some questions that I was crazy to ask her and you did :)

[@cocoaorange1]

Lisa starred on "Family" a few times. Buddy resented her character, since her boyfriend liked the girl.

[@izzyiz810]

I've had a mega crush on Lisa Whelchel since i was 6 yrs old. Im 47 now. Lol. God bless her forever!

[@75astro]

Thank you..awesome!

[@maripolonini]

You should call all the girls! Would love to see Nancy, Mindy e Kim there too

[@whatsgoinontoday2371]

I love how real, positive, and honest she is😇... I would love to meet u one day💭

[@Diostillrocks]

Glad to see you mentioning Cindy. My favorite FOL girl and my teenage crush.

[@adua78]

She’s a great example of how to be a Christian. U can tell she has evolved in her understanding of humanity and Christianity. She shares this with Dolly Parton. And can I just say you KNEW she was an honest person when she chose Oprah over the host sitting in front of her. 😭

[@holajb]

Great interview, Justin! I admittedly made a lot of assumptions about Lisa and her views of the gay community based on her faith. I'm glad to stand corrected. Subscribing to your channel now. Excited to see more!

[@hamburger1]

Love Lisa!

[@dalestark9505]

love!

[@josephbarr4468]

very impressive show. real and different

[@spongeegaming4422]

Good job man keep it up

[@TM-yn3zr]

She is one of the most polished and captivating women. She looks exactly the same as from Facts of Life.

[@gxs3604]

Watching this in 2021. Lovely woman. I misjudged her.

[@michaelbracken1714]

Lisa is real

[@EvertonLTorres]

2 thumbs direct from Brazil. I loved this interview and also Rupaul's. You're a great host and I wish you can keep doing it. Ps: I loved your hair, You should share with us what's your grooming secret....

[@seattlejayde]

At first when I heard “Christian” it was a negative feeling, however Lisa seems like a really non hypocritical non bigoted Christian … the real thing. What a down to earth lady and good human being!

[@jusme164]

Omg luv hair Blair always had Brilliant hair :)

[@nancyscorner6036]

Justin, you have a wonderful show, I am really enjoying it!

[@ronniesanders711]

the best thing she did was get divorced

[@Diostillrocks]

She got out of that creepy church of hers as well.

[@calscottoh]

I was 8 years old when I told my Dad that I wanted to be an actor.

[@evalynnetorres7802]

What a Beauty. Love her..

[@cocoaorange1]

I recall the Mickey Mouse club from the 70's. I was a child then, I watched it sometimes.

[@evelynbeveraggi8724]

Sweet

[@cocoaorange1]

She has aged well.

[@cocoaorange1]

I recall that episode of Natalie losing her virginity, I never knew Lisa felt so strongly about it.

[@wendyraines8011]

Crushed on her since MMC....still crushing...

[@davidschultz8254]

A lovely woman!

[@cocoaorange1]

Not"apple pie", and "cotton candy" is a cute saying.

[@tonynewman777]

It is more cruel to be kind. I don't want even the worst person to go to hell. God is love you can choose to know him by asking the Holy Spirit to show you... This love is very real very beautiful beyond words can describe. Put focus on him and ask him to show you.

[@terrancemoore496]

Love the interview. The only was the interviewer did not seen like he did not see all the seasons of Facts of Life. Like all characters on the show Joe was the the Toy-Boy motorcycle crazing girl as she was over the 9 years. She became a diverse minded women. Yes, I still thinks that she will still get married to a man. Not a gay or st8 thing. It was how the story line flowed.

[@Diostillrocks]

He seems to be an 1st season fan since he mentioned Cindy.

[@michalbubak9219]

tea axe ..

[@lja64]

it's sweet, but personally if someone's imaginary friend doesn't like me, or does, I really don't care. I believe in doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do -

[@littlecasino60]

That's so true that Lisa has been around gay people when she was very young because two of her Mouseketeers cast mates died of AIDS. I remember Angel the most because for a long time I thought he was a girl. I wish Lisa would have talked some if she stayed in contact with any of the Mouseketeers. I did slightly breeze through the interview though, so I might have missed it.

[@Diostillrocks]

She has stayed in touch with Julie Piekarksi, who was also her co-star on the Facts of Life.

[@Diostillrocks]

Lisa is also friends with Geri Jewell (Cousin Geri) who is gay.

[@lissettesbloom8223]

Huh?????

[@starsajlonjim9598]

What are u were you talking about Lisa ? You were gorgeous! every single boy at the time had a crush on you :) You were super good looking fashionable Teen girl.All the girls copied you at every single school. Its a boys dream in the 80s to have a GF like you .

[@michaelbaker644]

laterpenus

[@starsajlonjim9598]

Also Justin what are you talking about ? Joe was a punk biker girl getting guys easily ! Boys loved that female profile hot chick in tight jeans in late 70s and 80s.

[@Diostillrocks]

I don't Justin is into chicks in tight jeans. I think he identifies with the Cindy character since she thought she may be gay as well.

[@michaelscampini3304]

So Lisa is like wayyyyy Christian and he is so obviously wayyyyy gay... Wonder how this interview happened.

[@gxs3604]

Two people wanting to learn and grow is how it happened.

[@bubbaschwartz]

Every Interview show she is on it's with gay men why?