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bonnie43uk

11-02-2007, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Princess
Originally posted by bonnie43uk
are they going to show Preston walking out in a huff when Simon mocks his misses?

I presume so. And it wasn't a huff!! I heard he was quite calm just got up took off his mic and said 'You can say whatever you want about me,but don't mock my wife' and walked out. I'm going to be awwwing like mad!

he was a fool to appear on the show .. the main reason they have guests on is to mock them. Danny Tourette being a classic example. Preston must have known Simon was going to lampoon his misses.
Still gonna watch wednesday's episode though. He ( Preston) should have stood up for his misses, not walked out.. i bet the Chantelle jibes went into overdrive after he'd left.

tinkerbell

14-02-2007, 09:45 PM

woooohooo the preston 1 is in 15min yayy

Princess

14-02-2007, 10:29 PM

It was so cute :lovedup::lovedup:He was doing fine until he starting mocking Chantelle!Then he just looked like he was gonna cry!:lovedup: Then he just got up and walked out!

Sophii3x

14-02-2007, 10:30 PM

I missed it:sad:
Is there a repeat?

Princess

14-02-2007, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Sophii3x
I missed it:sad:
Is there a repeat?

Yaeh Saturday 10.05pm :spin: I might watch again as I was watching with my hands over my ears.

Sophii3x

14-02-2007, 10:32 PM

LMAO.. Thanks!
What exactly did they say to annoy him?

Princess

14-02-2007, 10:34 PM

They started reading out of Chantelles book. He is really protective of Chantelle. They were mocking him LOADS!But once it got to Chantelle he just left! I actually don't know precisley what was said because I had my fingers in my ears :laugh:

Sophii3x

14-02-2007, 10:36 PM

LOL! It'll be on youtube by tomorrow.

BTW where's Chris?
I wanted to talk about SL4 with him

Princess

14-02-2007, 10:37 PM

I dunno!I was watching TT on the Brits and then Preston on that.I only just got on! Hard work being obsessed ya know! :tongue:

Sophii3x

14-02-2007, 10:38 PM

hehe! Did TT win the best single award?

ttw

15-02-2007, 10:05 AM

noooo.... i missed!! I totally forgot.

Sophii3x

15-02-2007, 10:21 AM

ttw >>>>>>> As Laura said.. it's on Saturday 10.05pm:thumbs:

GiRTh

15-02-2007, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by ttw
noooo.... i missed!! I totally forgot.

It's on Saturday night. I won't spoil it for you but I think you might change your stance when you see it.

Ruth

15-02-2007, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Princess
It was so cute :lovedup::lovedup:He was doing fine until he starting mocking Chantelle!Then he just looked like he was going to cry!:lovedup: Then he just got up and walked out!

He wasn't doing fine. It was obvious he was annoyed right from the beginning - he even said so himself.

Also - has everyone forgotten that they didn't actually say anything bad about Chantelle? They quoted from her book, and if the book was not rubbish there would have been nothing funny about it. The bits he read out just sounded like an the mindless thoughts of a bimbo - sorry to be harsh. They didn't need to say anything else.

Another point - Preston doesn't like his wife being humiliated - yet he had no problem publicly humiliating his (then) girlfriend when he was on Big Brother by blatantly flirting with someone else. The words pot and kettle come to mind. And he's quick enough to criticise other people in the public eye...if he can't take it, maybe he shouldn't dish it out.

GiRTh

15-02-2007, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
Originally posted by Princess
It was so cute :lovedup::lovedup:He was doing fine until he starting mocking Chantelle!Then he just looked like he was going to cry!:lovedup: Then he just got up and walked out!

He wasn't doing fine. It was obvious he was annoyed right from the beginning - he even said so himself.

Also - has everyone forgotten that they didn't actually say anything bad about Chantelle? They quoted from her book, and if the book was not rubbish there would have been nothing funny about it. The bits he read out just sounded like an the mindless thoughts of a bimbo - sorry to be harsh. They didn't need to say anything else.

Another point - Preston doesn't like his wife being humiliated - yet he had no problem publicly humiliating his (then) girlfriend when he was on Big Brother by blatantly flirting with someone else. The words pot and kettle come to mind. And he's quick enough to criticise other people in the public eye...if he can't take it, maybe he shouldn't dish it out.

You tell 'em Ruth.

I didn't catch the comment at the beginning but it was quite clear he didn't like it. What does he expect. On Buzzcocks Simon picks on all the celebrities. He made a comment about Ed Byrne and the Car phone warehouse. He made a couple of comments to Madge from Neighbours. Preston was the only one who got upset.

I thought the section that Simon read out wasn't humiliating at all. I've seen much worse writing. I have no idea what set him off.

He's made himself look a much bigger prat than they ever could have. He needs to get a grip and not take things so seriously.

Diablo

15-02-2007, 02:21 PM

I thought he looked majorly p****d off from the start when the presenter said the 2 ordinary boys fans weren't in the country.. LOL then he was getting more annoyed. I think Preston needs a SOH transplant. I thought the show was great. :joker:

Princess

15-02-2007, 07:20 PM

I'm gonna give up! I love Preston and think it was the sweetest thing like ever! You lot obviously don't :laugh:. Each to their own.

Princess

15-02-2007, 07:47 PM

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=preston+buzzcocks

Bubs

15-02-2007, 08:30 PM

I can't say I watched it I was too busy sticking pins in my eyes but from what I heard and read today my suspisions have been right all along, Preston really is a first class prat and hypercrite!!

bonnie43uk

16-02-2007, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
Originally posted by Princess
It was so cute :lovedup::lovedup:He was doing fine until he starting mocking Chantelle!Then he just looked like he was going to cry!:lovedup: Then he just got up and walked out!

He wasn't doing fine. It was obvious he was annoyed right from the beginning - he even said so himself.

Also - has everyone forgotten that they didn't actually say anything bad about Chantelle? They quoted from her book, and if the book was not rubbish there would have been nothing funny about it. The bits he read out just sounded like an the mindless thoughts of a bimbo - sorry to be harsh. They didn't need to say anything else.

Another point - Preston doesn't like his wife being humiliated - yet he had no problem publicly humiliating his (then) girlfriend when he was on Big Brother by blatantly flirting with someone else. The words pot and kettle come to mind. And he's quick enough to criticise other people in the public eye...if he can't take it, maybe he shouldn't dish it out.

my sentiments exactly Roofie!! you hit the nail on the head as usual. That stunt backfired on him.. he was the one who looked like a prat. Nice one Bill Bailey getting that cool chap out of the audience .. he did ok!! .. did you notice, he even got his name on the credits at the end ( special guest: Ed Seymour) .. great episode!!... I'm even gonna watch it again on sunday!!

Anyone see Preston on Al Murrays show last saturday ? ,, he murdered that Queen song .. it was terrible!!!!

GiRTh

16-02-2007, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by bonnie43uk

Anyone see Preston on Al Murrays show last saturday ? ,, he murdered that Queen song .. it was terrible!!!!

He murders every song. He ain't no great vocalist.

Princess

16-02-2007, 07:28 PM

I doubt anyone but Prestelles fans will really understand why he did it. I ain't really assed explaining anymore! Meh.

GiRTh

16-02-2007, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Princess
I doubt anyone but Prestelles fans will really understand why he did it. I ain't really assed explaining anymore! Meh.

Explain again. Just for me.

Princess

16-02-2007, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by GRiT
Originally posted by Princess
I doubt anyone but Prestelles fans will really understand why he did it. I ain't really assed explaining anymore! Meh.

Explain again. Just for me.

If I must but I ain't saying nothing after this! Preston imo was doing fine when they mocking him. I've seen him on loads of things and he seemed fine! He doesn't mind people taking the mic out of him. But people can't say that he should have expecting to have the mic taken out of Chantelle. Thats not taking the mic outta of him which I know 'Buzzcocks' does. They take the mic out of people. But they weren't mocking him they were mocking his wife!He is really proctective of Chantelle and he does love her dearly. I can clearly understand why he walkd. He was just sticking up for his wife when Amstell was clearly taking the piss outtta her being a bit ditzy. It would have been easier to take it and just laugh but he didn't and that I think was amazing of him.

GiRTh

16-02-2007, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Princess
Originally posted by GRiT
Originally posted by Princess
I doubt anyone but Prestelles fans will really understand why he did it. I ain't really assed explaining anymore! Meh.

Explain again. Just for me.

If I must but I ain't saying nothing after this! Preston imo was doing fine when they mocking him. I've seen him on loads of things and he seemed fine! He doesn't mind people taking the mic out of him. But people can't say that he should have expecting to have the mic taken out of Chantelle. Thats not taking the mic outta of him which I know 'Buzzcocks' does. They take the mic out of people. But they weren't mocking him they were mocking his wife!He is really proctective of Chantelle and he does love her dearly. I can clearly understand why he walkd. He was just sticking up for his wife when Amstell was clearly taking the p**s outtta her being a bit ditzy. It would have been easier to take it and just laugh but he didn't and that I think was amazing of him.

It was very chivalrous but he shouldn't have done it. Plain and simple. He's come out of it looking like a prat. I understand that he's very protective of Chantelle. He'd have to be as she's not the sharpest tool in the box. He should have taken it on the chin. I suppose walking out was amazing and very romantic too, but it wasn't the smart move.

Princess

16-02-2007, 08:11 PM

Someone in heat said : 'Love is....making yourself look stupid and not caring' That kinda sums it up. Preston doesn't care what he does as long as he has Chantelle and he takes care of her.

GiRTh

16-02-2007, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Princess
Someone in heat said : 'Love is....making yourself look stupid and not caring' That kinda sums it up. Preston doesn't care what he does as long as he has Chantelle and he takes care of her.

It was very chivalrous. Arise Sir Ghalahad Preston.

Chrizzle

16-02-2007, 11:03 PM

Simon Amstell is a twat. He can't present, he can't do anything right.

Preston had every right to walk out.
My Dad said he'd do the same, if people were laughing and taking the mickey out of his wife.

He was obviously upset.
Simon Amstell should go back to doing what he does best... nothing!

Princess

16-02-2007, 11:26 PM

Screencaps that Rachb(:hug:)did

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/michfan1990/buzzcox07.jpg
In this one he looks like he is going to cry! Bless :lovedup:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/michfan1990/buzzcox072.jpg
And in this one he looks like he wants to kill him.

Chrizzle

16-02-2007, 11:31 PM

Aw he looks so angry in the second one.

xGemmax

17-02-2007, 01:26 AM

lmao that was the funniest thing ever when he began reading from Chantelle's book :joker: I can't believe Preston actually walked out, he should have known what the show is like, they always make fun of people.

Razmataz

17-02-2007, 02:47 AM

That was the funniest Buzzcocks ever...hah...the quotes from Chantelles book hahah oh dear....The Daily Mail one was the top cap for Preston....as My brother concluded "What a nancyboy!!!" I feel he needs to understand that what goes around comes around and if he can't take it then maybe he should sit down and reconsider his options.

As for Simon....:thumbs: Pedigree Comedy on BBC2 hah.

Ruth

17-02-2007, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by Princess
I doubt anyone but Prestelles fans will really understand why he did it. I ain't really assed explaining anymore! Meh.
Bit patronising. Just because some people don't agree with you doesn't mean we don't understand his reasons. I personally just think his reasons were stupid.

1. He was NOT doing fine before they started quoting out of Chantelle's book. He was annoyed from the start. He even said so himself! - and maybe it's easier for those of us who aren't his fans to see what's actually happening rather than trying to put a positive spin on everything he does. He spent most of the time before he walked out looking like he was sucking a lemon.

2. Nobody actually said anything bad about Chantelle. They quoted out of her book - which showed it to be a pointless and boring book (or at least the parts they quoted.) If she had written a masterpiece, there would have been nothing funny about it. If you're going to publish a book, you have to accept that some people will think it's wonderful (because they think that anything on earth Chantelle does is wonderful) and some people will think it's rubbish.

3. Preston MUST have known what the show is like. Everyone on there had the mickey taken out of them - but only he acted like a baby and threw his dummy into the corner.

4. Preston is fond of slating other people. I've heard him do it myself, before anyone says I've misunderstood what's been written or repeated. If he is so fond of doing it, he should be able to accept it when people do it to him (and IMO, they weren't even being nasty on Buzzcocks anyway.)

5. How chivalrous that he wants to stick up for his wife and doesn't want to see her humiliated:rolleyes: I know I'm repeating myself, but what about the humiliation that he himself caused his ex girlfriend when he was in Celebrity Big Brother? His behaviour towards her was FAR worse and more inconsiderate than anything said about Chantelle.

Ruth

17-02-2007, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Chrizzle
Simon Amstell is a t***. He can't present, he can't do anything right.

Preston had every right to walk out.
My Dad said he'd do the same, if people were laughing and taking the mickey out of his wife.

He was obviously upset.
Simon Amstell should go back to doing what he does best... nothing!

Simon Anstell is hilarious. He is a great presenter and very very funny. Just because he upset someone you like doesn't mean he can't do anything.

Of course Preston had every right to walk out - anyone who ever appears on the show has every right to walk out. But that doesn't mean that he isn't pathetic for doing it. Preston should pull his head out of his backside and stop taking himself so seriously.

Razmataz

17-02-2007, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by Princess
Screencaps that Rachb(:hug:)did

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/michfan1990/buzzcox07.jpg
In this one he looks like he is going to cry! Bless :lovedup:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/michfan1990/buzzcox072.jpg
And in this one he looks like he wants to kill him.

what is this? spot the difference...his facial expressions are exactly the same....:whistle:

Bubs

17-02-2007, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
Originally posted by Princess
I doubt anyone but Prestelles fans will really understand why he did it. I ain't really assed explaining anymore! Meh.
Bit patronising. Just because some people don't agree with you doesn't mean we don't understand his reasons. I personally just think his reasons were stupid.

1. He was NOT doing fine before they started quoting out of Chantelle's book. He was annoyed from the start. He even said so himself! - and maybe it's easier for those of us who aren't his fans to see what's actually happening rather than trying to put a positive spin on everything he does. He spent most of the time before he walked out looking like he was sucking a lemon.

2. Nobody actually said anything bad about Chantelle. They quoted out of her book - which showed it to be a pointless and boring book (or at least the parts they quoted.) If she had written a masterpiece, there would have been nothing funny about it. If you're going to publish a book, you have to accept that some people will think it's wonderful (because they think that anything on earth Chantelle does is wonderful) and some people will think it's rubbish.

3. Preston MUST have known what the show is like. Everyone on there had the mickey taken out of them - but only he acted like a baby and threw his dummy into the corner.

4. Preston is fond of slating other people. I've heard him do it myself, before anyone says I've misunderstood what's been written or repeated. If he is so fond of doing it, he should be able to accept it when people do it to him (and IMO, they weren't even being nasty on Buzzcocks anyway.)

5. How chivalrous that he wants to stick up for his wife and doesn't want to see her humiliated:rolleyes: I know I'm repeating myself, but what about the humiliation that he himself caused his ex girlfriend when he was in Celebrity Big Brother? His behaviour towards her was FAR worse and more inconsiderate than anything said about Chantelle.

I couldn't have put it better myself great post Ruth:thumbs:

I actually watched the repeat tonight and have to say I found it throughly amusing Simon Amstell is a brilliant presenter with quick wit and good timing also, he does a great job I reckon and as for Preston :rolleyes:well I think my previous post on this subject describes my feelings for the man.

Get your head out of the clouds, you silly little man would be my first words to him I reckon :tongue:

Princess

17-02-2007, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by Ryceratops!
Originally posted by Princess
Screencaps that Rachb(:hug:)did

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/michfan1990/buzzcox07.jpg
In this one he looks like he is going to cry! Bless :lovedup:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c155/michfan1990/buzzcox072.jpg
And in this one he looks like he wants to kill him.

what is this? spot the difference...his facial expressions are exactly the same....:whistle:

No they ain't!Look at his eyes!

andybigbro

17-02-2007, 11:22 PM

i saw that today sooooo funny

and the guy the brought from the audience was funny

Bubs

17-02-2007, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by andybigbro
i saw that today sooooo funny

and the guy the brought from the audience was funny

Yes that guy had more personality and charisma then Preston could ever wish to have!!:laugh2:

Tanser_Man

17-02-2007, 11:32 PM

Probably the funniest episode i have seen.

Preston was an idiot and was obviously spitting feathers way before the show started. The show is about taking the mick out of people or a person and walking off gave them yet more ammo.

:laugh2:

bonnie43uk

18-02-2007, 12:40 PM

Simon did'nt actually say anything nasty about Chantelle .. just read clips from her book, If that was Chantelle sat there, she would have laughed her head off. Preston has lost his credibility. As someone mentioned, the guy they got from the audience had more personality than him.

good episode though, well worth watching again!!!

Princess

18-02-2007, 01:36 PM

Just to say I don't think Preston cares whatsoever about his credibility. He never has done or he wouldn't have done any of the stuff he has done in the last year!

rachb

18-02-2007, 10:17 PM

Ok well I'm back!
I've been gone quite a while as I've been unable to get onto the forum and how things change around here:shocked:
I'm sorry I took the time to do screengrabs they were meant for people to look at not pick on.thanks Laura for posting them.

I for the record have the same opinion as Princess on this subject and make no apology for that.

I think most of us are adult enough to see the amount of editing that goes into these shows and I'm in no doubt that the selective bit we saw was just the tip of the iceberg.
In my opinion Chnatelle's book had nothing to do with this show so it should never have been part of the script.It's supposed to be a music quiz.

ooh p.s it's great to be back:rolleyes:

Princess

18-02-2007, 11:16 PM

Yay Rach!!You're back! I've been needing a Prestelle fan around here desperatley. Great to see you back! :hug:

Ruth

19-02-2007, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by rachb
I think most of us are adult enough to see the amount of editing that goes into these shows and I'm in no doubt that the selective bit we saw was just the tip of the iceberg.

But how do you know that though? Just because you want it to be the fault of the editing doesn't mean it is necessarily so.

In my opinion Chnatelle's book had nothing to do with this show so it should never have been part of the script.It's supposed to be a music quiz.

Everyone knows it's supposed to be a satirical comedy show. If you think Chantelle's book should not have been mentioned, then maybe Phil Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Anne Charleston should not have been on the show at all - after all none of them are in the music industry.

I don't anybody expects you to apologise for your opinion. But I don't see why anybody else should apologise for disagreeing with you.

rachb

19-02-2007, 09:44 AM

Nobody is asking you to apologise for disagreeing with me!

As for the editing well I read several reports from people that were at the recording of the show that said it took 3 hours to flm a 30 minute show.So I'd say that left quite a bit of room for editing.
Also the fact that the team captains sent texts afterwards to say they thought he was out of order.Add that to the fact that apparently (I don't know how true it is) Simon apologised for crossing the line.

As for the music thing well yes I did say it was a music quiz but I didn't say you had to be a musician to appear on it.The other contestants put themselves foward for rib poking when they went on the show though and Chantelle was not a guest on the show.If she were then it would have been fair game to pick on her and her book.
I didn't see them picking on anyone elses partners just Prestons.

x_mel_x

19-02-2007, 11:55 AM

I thought it was really out of order,i normally really like Simon but how would you feel if someone was taking the mick out of someone you loved. I thought it was really sweet how Preston just walked out.

Ruth

19-02-2007, 12:16 PM

How exactly is quoting from Chantelle's book actually crossing the line? Simon did not say one nasty thing about Chantelle as far as I recall. Preston was annoyed from the beginning of the show.

I'm surprised to hear that the team leaders sent texts saying that Simon was out of order (if I've understood that correctly.) They seemed to think that Preston was a complete plank for walking out.

Preston humiliated his ex-girlfriend far more than anyone on Buzzcocks humiliated Chantelle. I'm sorry to keep repeating that fact, but nobody seems able to challenge it.

Diablo

19-02-2007, 12:21 PM

I think if Chantelle was on the show when he was reding from her book, even she would have saw the funny side..

GiRTh

19-02-2007, 12:24 PM

I'm agreeing with Roof. I’ve watched it on tape a couple of times. When Preston walked out Bill Bailey clearly says ‘We’re only having a laugh’ while Phil Jupituss simply shook his head – I don’t quite know how to read that – Simon also tried to call Preston back.

Preston was narked by the comment at the beginning of the show and his mood took a down turn there on. The only thing that amused him was his own ‘Da Vinci’ code comment.

rachb

19-02-2007, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
How exactly is quoting from Chantelle's book actually crossing the line? Simon did not say one nasty thing about Chantelle as far as I recall. Preston was annoyed from the beginning of the show.

I'm surprised to hear that the team leaders sent texts saying that Simon was out of order (if I've understood that correctly.) They seemed to think that Preston was a complete plank for walking out.

Preston humiliated his ex-girlfriend far more than anyone on Buzzcocks humiliated Chantelle. I'm sorry to keep repeating that fact, but nobody seems able to challenge it.

Ok well the girlfriend thing first then Ruth,I do take your point about his ex girlfriend but this was big brother and in the history of big brother this has happened a few times.People meet in unusual circumstances they have no contact with the outside world and no idea what people are saying.
Obviously he had feelings for Chnatelle but he never acted on those feelings as we've seen so many do before.He waited until he came out and even then tried to deny his feelings to save his girlfriend further hurt.I think the main point in it all is that none of us know the state of his previous relationship and also only those who have been in the situation know how it feels to fall for someone in such an environment.
Note I did say he tried to deny his feelings in my opinion he didn't do a good job and as a result the media picked up on them and he and the media hurt his girlfriend which is not right but hey that's life.people get hurt everyday.I think the fact that he's gone on to marry Chantelle at least is something he didn't just run off with someone and have a fling it was someone he felt he 's going to spend his life with.

Now back to topic the reading from the book was hardly going to be a positive review if they didn't think their was a joke to be had out of it,it would never have been mentioned.
He was mocking her in my opinion.I also agree with the opinion that Chantelle would have probably laughed about it and told him to shut up.But she wasn't there to do that.He was maybe over protective and sensitive but that doesn't make him bad.I'd like to think that someone would do that for me in the same situation.
That's what I would like to see someone do.
As a matter of interest what do you think he should have done?
The way I see it the options were stay and laugh-his wife isn't going to be too happy with that.
Say something back-well that's ok if you can think of something,don't forget the host has a script to make him look quick witted.
Hit him-well that would have been great tv but what would people be saying about that one if he gets stick for walking away.
other-please add:laugh:

Diablo

19-02-2007, 12:49 PM

I think if Preston had a sense of humour we wouldn't even be discussing this episode of Buzzcocks.. and I think that even Chantelle would have seen the funny side.. Usually the contestants come out with their own witty responses but Preston had none and that was his problem..

rachb

19-02-2007, 12:57 PM

Well that's a matter of opinion.I personally don't find Simon Amstell funny and that is nothing to do with Preston.
I think it's the team captains and other guests that make the show funny not him reading his little script.
Despite my views on the host I still did laugh at bits of the show.Bill Bailey was funny getting someone from the audience and also the empty chair at the end was funny.

Ruth

19-02-2007, 01:29 PM

I think Simon Amstell is hilarious on that show. Far better than Mark Lamarr used to be.

About quoting from the book - I made this point earlier. If the book wasn't full of such vacant rubbish, there would have been nothing to laugh at. it's not Simon's fault that Chantelle's book is (in the opinion of a lot of people) rubbish. As you say there was obviously a joke to be had from it - but whose fault is that?

What should Preston have done? Maybe told Simon off in a mocking manner? Maybe given the kind of come-back that everyone else seemed capable of? If the show is as edited as you say, he would have had plenty of time to think up an appropriately funny response. Who is really to say what he should have done? He can do what he likes, but people are bound to have an opinion on it.

As I said earlier, I have heard Preston having a go about other 'celebs' - how come it's okay for him to do it, but not okay for someone to poke fun at him? Pot...kettle anyone?

Regarding the Camille issue - I know it's old news, but still it seemed that whatever Preston felt for Chantelle he didn't consider his girlfriend's feelings much. What about when he said - in front of Camille - "no comment" when Davina asked if he would date Chantelle if he did not have a girlfriend? That must have been very hurtful and humiliating. If he found Buzzcocks humiliating, he must have had a very slight taste of what his ex went through.

GiRTh

19-02-2007, 01:39 PM

Preston was clearly unhappy from the get go. He hardly smiled through out the episode.

The sections that Simon read were as I recall ‘The Paris Hilton work was an unhappy time for me and it played havoc with my hair’ or something like that. It’s hardly Dickens now is it but I’ve read much worse writing It’s was not much of an insult.

What should he have done? Anything other than what he did. Perhaps, he should have said what everybody has been saying i.e. Take the pee out of me but keep my wife out of it. Anything other than walk out then have the indignity of the guests take the Mickey for the rest of the show.

rachb

19-02-2007, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
I think Simon Amstell is hilarious on that show. Far better than Mark Lamarr used to be.

About quoting from the book - I made this point earlier. If the book wasn't full of such vacant rubbish, there would have been nothing to laugh at. it's not Simon's fault that Chantelle's book is (in the opinion of a lot of people) rubbish. As you say there was obviously a joke to be had from it - but whose fault is that?

What should Preston have done? Maybe told Simon off in a mocking manner? Maybe given the kind of come-back that everyone else seemed capable of? If the show is as edited as you say, he would have had plenty of time to think up an appropriately funny response. Who is really to say what he should have done? He can do what he likes, but people are bound to have an opinion on it.

As I said earlier, I have heard Preston having a go about other 'celebs' - how come it's okay for him to do it, but not okay for someone to poke fun at him? Pot...kettle anyone?

Regarding the Camille issue - I know it's old news, but still it seemed that whatever Preston felt for Chantelle he didn't consider his girlfriend's feelings much. What about when he said - in front of Camille - "no comment" when Davina asked if he would date Chantelle if he did not have a girlfriend? That must have been very hurtful and humiliating. If he found Buzzcocks humiliating, he must have had a very slight taste of what his ex went through.

But again your views on the book are down to opinion,who was she hurting by writing abook about her BB experiences.Dean from BB2 did the same if people don't like the book they don't have to read it do they.The fact remains that if it was Preston's book then I agree it would have been right to include it.
Someone from the recording said that he politely asked for Simon to leave his wife out of it but he didn't which in my opinion shows a lack of respect.
Believe me over the last 12 months I've read more Preston interviews than I'd like to admit and I think have probably read every comment he's made about other 'celebs' most of them were usually as a result of them saying something first.The only one that comes to mind where that was not the case was Jordan & Peter Andre that for which he later apologised and said he was joking.
As for his ex and the no comment of course that was going to hurt her but that's between him and his ex and I don't see why if she's moved on everyone else can't.As I said before who knows how she felt.The relationship may not have been perfect before.I'm not saying he was right just that really it's none of my business.So unless one of us is actually Camille I don't see how we can say how she would have felt then or now watching Buzzcocks.
I'm in no way saying people shouldn't have an opinion on the subject they're bound to after the press it got.If they don't agree then fine but I'll still keep on trying:wink:

Ruth

19-02-2007, 02:13 PM

She was hurting nobody. I have nothing against Chantelle personally, other than the fact that I really don't see what talent or intelligence she has which would make her deserving of all the adoration she receives. But hey, that's showbiz! For what it's worth though, I bet she didn't write that book herself.

As for Preston - I've always thought he takes himself too seriously, but again, that's down to personal opinion. I think his band are pretty rubbish, but that doesn't mean that everyone else does. I love music that other people probably think is awful. I'm not surprised that his record company were going to drop The Ordinary Boys before he went on BB, but then of course, everyone wanted to rush out and buy their stuff, so their contract was renewed.

As for Camille - the ONLY point I am making there is - Preston has badly humiliated her in the past, so he's a fine one to talk about people poking fun now. That's all. I've 'moved on' - I'm past caring what Preston and Chantelle do. But I do love Buzzcocks, which is the only reason I have the vaguest interest in preston in relation to the show. In fact, I'm the fool for wasting so much time talking about him on this thread, when I'm not even a fan.

rachb

19-02-2007, 02:28 PM

Ok well fair points well made Ruth.
The book I believe she had help from the woman that used to write the BB books (Jean Ritchie) not that it makes any difference but a bit of random trivia there.She did though dictate everything in there (if you think thats a good thing or not) and so it was 'her own words' she had help with the arrangement of the book which is more than can be said for many celebrities writing who have no input into theirs some of who don't even read their own books.
As for talent well yeah she has the same talent that any ex bb person has really but there is going to be interest in her as an ex bb person.She's not around as much now anyway and certainly isn't continuing to milk it in ways that some of them do.
The Ordinary Boys music well as you say thats down to opinion again but they had a pretty big following before BB and have had comtinued chart success including a recent top 10,but having said that it's not going to mean everyone has to like it.

secrets

19-02-2007, 03:47 PM

Preston knows what the Buzzcocks are about and as he is to precious to take any flack,he should,nt have been on the programme.
he really has made himself more of a prat.

Princess

19-02-2007, 05:20 PM

I just have to say I argee with every single thing Rach said. I'm a massive Preston fan as I'm sure you all know. Rach and I are both members on a Prestelle fan.Rach is like SuperWoman over there :laugh: I think we just stick there for Prestelle. We all feel the same :tongue:

chilledbootz

19-02-2007, 05:47 PM

It actually scares me that any woman on this forum wouldn't want their husband/boyfriend to do exactly the same thing that Preston did. i:e Calmly walking away and avoiding a verbal slanging match.

If any of your boyfriends think Preston was a prick/twat/idiot etc? I suggest you leave him now. He's clearly not good enough for you.:rolleyes:

GiRTh

19-02-2007, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by chilledbootz
It actually scares me that any woman on this forum wouldn't want their husband/boyfriend to do exactly the same thing that Preston did. i:e Calmly walking away and avoiding a verbal slanging match.

If any of your boyfriends think Preston was a prick/twat/idiot etc? I suggest you leave him now. He's clearly not good enough for you.:rolleyes:

Is it Chantelle or Camille he's kissing in that pic?

Princess

19-02-2007, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by GRiT
Originally posted by chilledbootz
It actually scares me that any woman on this forum wouldn't want their husband/boyfriend to do exactly the same thing that Preston did. i:e Calmly walking away and avoiding a verbal slanging match.

If any of your boyfriends think Preston was a prick/twat/idiot etc? I suggest you leave him now. He's clearly not good enough for you.:rolleyes:

Is it Chantelle or Camille he's kissing in that pic?

Its their wedding pic. Its obviuosly Chantelle. :rolleyes:

Lauren

19-02-2007, 06:07 PM

Just realised I haven't posted my thoughts on this.

Preston did the right thing, he has integrity and I'd like to think my future bf/husband would do the same if someone was clearly taking the pi** outta me on live television. Preston knew there was no point sticking up for Chantelle because the hosts would just continue with the mocking.
Obviously never mind the buzzcocks is there to take the mick out of their guests in a humorous way - but it was Preston that signed up to the show - not Chantelle. She should have been left well alone.

GiRTh

19-02-2007, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Lauren
Just realised I haven't posted my thoughts on this.

Preston did the right thing, he has integrity and I'd like to think my future bf/husband would do the same if someone was clearly taking the pi** outta me on live television. Preston knew there was no point sticking up for Chantelle because the hosts would just continue with the mocking.
Obviously never mind the buzzcocks is there to take the mick out of their guests in a humorous way - but it was Preston that signed up to the show - not Chantelle. She should have been left well alone.

Baloney!!!!

chilledbootz

19-02-2007, 06:12 PM

Baloney!!!!

How rude. :rolleyes:

Lauren

19-02-2007, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by GRiT
Originally posted by Lauren
Just realised I haven't posted my thoughts on this.

Preston did the right thing, he has integrity and I'd like to think my future bf/husband would do the same if someone was clearly taking the pi** outta me on live television. Preston knew there was no point sticking up for Chantelle because the hosts would just continue with the mocking.
Obviously never mind the buzzcocks is there to take the mick out of their guests in a humorous way - but it was Preston that signed up to the show - not Chantelle. She should have been left well alone.

Baloney!!!!

Cos I'd purposefully post "baloney". :rolleyes: Clearly it's not baloney in my opinion otherwise I wouldn't have said it. :whistle:

Ruth

19-02-2007, 07:20 PM

It was FUNNY!! If I was Chantelle I wouldn't have been in the least bit offended! (Does anyone even know if she was offended by the way?) I would however have cringed with embarassment when Preston walked out.

Princess

19-02-2007, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
It was FUNNY!! If I was Chantelle I wouldn't have been in the least bit offended! (Does anyone even know if she was offended by the way?) I would however have cringed with embarassment when Preston walked out.

Chantelle actually said in her 'New' column that she wasn't happy about Simon taking the p*** and she was very proud of Preston for sticking up for her.

Ruth

19-02-2007, 07:32 PM

Okay, well thanks for posting - I wasn't being sarcastic when I asked if Chantelle was offended; I did genuinely wonder, because I hadn't heard. So she was offended then - I'm surprised. I've always thought that Preston has had a sense of humour bypass, but I thought Chantelle might have taken it in the spirit it was meant. I honestly would not have been offended personally.

chilledbootz

19-02-2007, 07:39 PM

The day after the show was recorded Preston was on the radio and they asked him what she thought about him walking off. He laughed and said she thought it was funny and sweet.

I expect on reflection........ once he told her what happened and the texts came in from the panelists she may have realised that it was clearly a deliberate attempt to belittle her on national tv.

Of course she was proud of her husband. Who wouldn't be?

Ruth

19-02-2007, 07:56 PM

Judging from this bit of an interview with Bill Bailey, I doubt he sent any text in support of Preston:

In 2002, he replaced Irish comic Sean Hughes as a team captain in BBC2's pop quiz Never Mind the Buzzcocks. The other week, the show offered him the chance to do a po-mo critique of celebrity fatuousness. It happened like this. Preston, the troubled crooner from ska revivalists the Ordinary Boys, was on Bailey's team. "He'd been on before and seemed quite nice but in the intervening period he'd gone on Celebrity Big Brother and met his wife Chantelle." You mean the ordinary girl who wasn't a celebrity but now is and was ordinary but now isn't? Bailey looks at me and rolls his eyes by way of affirmation. "Anyway, Simon [Amstell, the host] started teasing him by reading out chunks from her autobiography, Living the Dream, which, God bless her, isn't Thomas Pynchon. In terms of slaggings-off it was a one on the Richter scale - really gentle. And then Preston said of the autobiography, 'I haven't read it.' Which was an ungallant thing to say.

"He got the hump because we had the audacity or temerity to have a go at him. He ripped the mic off, said, 'Out of order' and stood up to leave. I managed to say that he thought he'd been voted off. That got a big laugh and he growled even more and left. He'd just been on a reality show, for God's sake! Any friend could have told him, 'Expect to get it with both barrels.' But he didn't."

Then Bailey had a brainwave. He walked into the audience and grabbed someone who looked like Preston. "He was smartly turned out with a quiff. So I said, 'You'll do.' And he was great. He was a really good sport. His family were there, laughing and loving it." The one-time ordinary boy replaced by the genuine article - nice touch.

Ruth

19-02-2007, 08:01 PM

Meanwhile, Preston himself had this to say:

"(Amstell's) got no charm. He's very bitter because he went on 'Popworld', he thought that he was going to have this Ant and Dec-massive career, and he's just doing some little budget indie show on late at night."

Well - it's no surprise that he doesn't like Simon Amstell. However, what on earth is he on about calling Buzzcocks some little budget indie show? It's a massively popular show that's run for about 8 years? (Probably more I think tbh.) And Preston was happy enough to agree to appear on it.

rachb

19-02-2007, 08:12 PM

Ooh I wish I could find the interview now but Preston said everyone was really nice afterwards and someone sent him a text.I'll try and dig out the link it's somewhere I'm sure.

chilledbootz

19-02-2007, 08:22 PM

Anyway, Simon [Amstell, the host] started teasing him by reading out chunks from her autobiography, Living the Dream, which, God bless her, isn't Thomas Pynchon.

What the hell did they expect from her book anyway? It's a book aimed at teenage girls, who voted for her whilst she was on CBB.

The passages Simon Amstell read out of her book were clearly alluding to the fact she has a lack of class and she has a shallow nature.

Yeah laugh along Preston. It's only a bit of teasing at your wife's expense :devil:

Nasty men!

chilledbootz

19-02-2007, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by rachb
Ooh I wish I could find the interview now but Preston said everyone was really nice afterwards and someone sent him a text.I'll try and dig out the link it's somewhere I'm sure.

Yeah I heard that too. It was on Radio 1. Cant remember if he said Phil or Bill texted him. But I know he said they were nice.

I also remember him saying he was really protective of his family. I remember when he was on CBB there were newspaper stories about how he used to take his sister to school and make her food, because his Dad wasn't around much and his elder brother was at Uni

Ruth

19-02-2007, 08:31 PM

It was probably Phil - apparently they have been friends for some time prior to the show. But Phil's reaction on the show strongly indicated that he thought Preston was daft for walking off.

Anyway....I've had fun on this thread, but I'm going to bow out now. I hope I haven't offended anyone with anything I've said - some of the things have come out a bit harsher than they sounded in my head! Just because I have a different opinion to some of you doesn't mean that I don't respect your opinion.

chilledbootz

19-02-2007, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
Just because I have a different opinion to some of you doesn't mean that I don't respect your opinion.

In an ideal world this is what every forum member would say:laugh:

rachb

19-02-2007, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by chilledbootz
Originally posted by rachb
Ooh I wish I could find the interview now but Preston said everyone was really nice afterwards and someone sent him a text.I'll try and dig out the link it's somewhere I'm sure.

Yeah I heard that too. It was on Radio 1. Cant remember if he said Phil or Bill texted him. But I know he said they were nice.

I also remember him saying he was really protective of his family. I remember when he was on CBB there were newspaper stories about how he used to take his sister to school and make her food, because his Dad wasn't around much and his elder brother was at Uni

Thanks Chilled I thought I was going insane for a minute.
He said the same sort of thing a few days later on gmtv saying that he was protective of his family and she was more important than his career.
I'm sure we'll all be in agreement that he should never do this tv show again:spin:

Princess

19-02-2007, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by rachb

I'm sure we'll all be in agreement that he should never do this tv show again:spin:

:laugh: Now that we'll all argee on! Preston in general should stay away from anything that will mock Chantelle. He is just so protective :lovedup: You guys remember on Live Nominations Night he was like 'I just feel like I have look after you and I don't know why' Or do I just watch too many Prestelle videos :whistle:

Princess

20-02-2007, 01:13 AM

^^^I'm just watching Prestelle stuff atm and I felt like posting! When Preston and George had to nominate on Day 14 Preston choose Maggot purely because he thought he was taking the mickey outta Chantelle earlier that day. So Preston has always been protective of her and stood up fpr her even when they weren't even a couple!

*gets back to watching*

GiRTh

22-02-2007, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by GRiT

Baloney!!!!

Cos I'd purposefully post "baloney". :rolleyes: Clearly it's not baloney in my opinion otherwise I wouldn't have said it. :whistle:

I posted "baloney" because I was in a hurry and would not have access to the forum for a couple of days.

I agree with Ruth. He should not have done the show if he was going to be so sensitive. He objected to every comment that made even the ones directed at him and his band. OK, I agree that it was chivalrous but he’s made himself look a bigger prat than the panel could ever have done.

Ruth

22-02-2007, 11:55 AM

The thing is - Chantelle has managed to spin her BB experience into a career lasting a year, despite having no discernible talent, and not much intelligence. I don't mean that as an insult to her - it's just the way it is. A lot of the reason that people liked her in the first place was because she is - can I say endearingly thick? - or scatty, ditzy, flaky if you prefer. It's exactly that image that made people warm to her, and she has played on that image. So why should Preston get all offended when someone points out the truth in the way she presents herself? That image has made her a lot of money that she could never have earned in a regular job. Preston and Chantelle ought to be thankful that people are still commenting about her at all!

If Chantelle is happy to present herself in that way, I don't really see why Preston would be annoyed when someone makes it clear that they think of her in that way.

Loved Buzzcocks last night by the way - Simon was still having a laugh about it!

bonnie43uk

22-02-2007, 01:28 PM

excellent Buzzcocks again last night .. loads of references to last week.. Simon ripped into Midge Ure throughout the show ..Midge took it all in good humour. Shame Preston could'nt do the same. And they had the kiddie from "Skins" on .. good episode.

chilledbootz

22-02-2007, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Ruth
If Chantelle is happy to present herself in that way, I don't really see why Preston would be annoyed when someone makes it clear that they think of her in that way.

I think the point is that Chantelle wasn't there to defend herself. And Preston went on the show, not her.

Obviously i'm a Preston fan but I watched the show last night without being in anyway biased.

The whole atmosphere of the show seemed strained to me. Midge Ure didn't really take Amstell's comments in good humour. Midge called him a wanker if I recall correctly?.
The guy from Skins said he wanted to go home as well. And that whole set up piece about trying to make the bloke out of the Magic Numbers 'hard' was completely unfunny.

The constant references to Preston walking out are incredibly tedious as well. Amstell's gonna live off this for weeks. :rolleyes:
Or should I say his scriptwriters will :wink:

rachb

22-02-2007, 06:16 PM

I just thought how scripted last nights show was more so than ever.He may aswell sit with the papers infront of him and read from them.
He also said them in such a way that IMO was in a nasty tone not a comedy one.
As for Chantelle well she may have made a career but if some people didn't want to watch/read about her then she wouldn't still be around.
I can think of so much worse than Chantelle that I've used all my wishes on disappearing -Jade! but someone out there must have liked her to keep her around for so long.Chantelle at least doesn't sell stories of drugs and sex to continue her 15 minutes.
I thought the looks Midge was throwing Simon last night were far worse than Preston's last week.

Ruth

22-02-2007, 07:56 PM

Yeah, but we're not talking about Midge Ure! The point I'm making (I'm sure I remember saying I was leaving this thread - I can't help myself!) is that the image that Simon was portraying of Chantelle was the exact same image that Chantelle has used herself over the past year, to somehow stretch her career out to this long. She plays the whole endearingly stupid routine (maybe it's really her, maybe not), and it has done well for her - Preston - who has himself referred to her as a "dizzy blonde" got offended when someone else alluded to her being endearingly stupid. So it's okay to use that image when it suits them, but not when someone else wants to make a bit if fun of it?

Personally I'm sick of all these celebrities who suddenly become rich and famous and adored, despite the fact that they actually don't DO anything. What is it about Chantelle that makes people want to read about her, or have an interest in her? I'm not being rude, it's a serious question. What does she actually do? Don't get me wrong - she seems a nice enough girl, and in a way I can hardly blame her for taking all the opportunities that she has been given - it is after all probably a dream come true - but I do miss the days when people were celebrities because they were actually good at something.

The thing is - she is incredibly lucky to be where she is, considering what she does. Preston can also thank his lucky stars - if he had never got together with Chantelle, I doubt his career would be doing so well. The Ordinary Boys record company was dropping them before he appeared on BB. It's his relationship with Chantelle, not his 'music' that has kept him in the public eye.

The lad from Skins said that he wanted to go home because he couldn't get either of his questions in the intro round - that was all. As for Midge Ure - well, it did seem to me that he was going along with Simon's humour, but maybe I was wrong about that.

secrets

22-02-2007, 08:04 PM

hi Ruth, i agree with you.
celebrity has no respect for itself.
just a talentless bunch of jerks,making money by being stupid.

rachb

22-02-2007, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Ruth

Personally I'm sick of all these celebrities who suddenly become rich and famous and adored, despite the fact that they actually don't DO anything. What is it about Chantelle that makes people want to read about her, or have an interest in her? I'm not being rude, it's a serious question. What does she actually do? Don't get me wrong - she seems a nice enough girl, and in a way I can hardly blame her for taking all the opportunities that she has been given - it is after all probably a dream come true - but I do miss the days when people were celebrities because they were actually good at something.

.

But surely this very forum exists primarily to continue to talk about these people.At least that's how it started it's life:wink:
So we really are responsible for todays 'celebrity'.We pick these people as winners and the public buy the magazines full of them.
I've watched BB from the start and only a few have really interested me afterwards.But I know from experience on here that for some it doesn't just end when the show does.It's like we've spent time getting to know them and we're inetersted in them and so go on to read about what they go onto next (if anything)
Lots of people have views on old time celebrities that have 'skills' and deserve the title but how many of them would we have hand selected given the choice.
Some of them annoy the hell out of me that's for sure.
The way I see it is if you don't agree with these people having the status then just turn away and don't look at them.

Ruth

23-02-2007, 08:57 AM

And that's a fair comment Rach. The thing is, although I enjoy watching these people on BB, I never buy magazines or books about them afterwards! I'm not knocking people who do - who am I to say who you or anyone else should or shouldn't be interested in? - but I just cannot see the fascination with people such as Chantelle, Jade, Nadia, etc. They entertained us for a few weeks on BB - great! But what have they done to deserve a continued career in the public eye? It's not their fault. I just think it's a sad indictment on the state of 'celebrity' today when there is genuine talent out there that can't get a break, and then we have people who become celebrities for an apparent reason.

As for how many bona fide celebs people would have hand picked, given the choice - my belief is that if they are good at their chosen profession, fair enough. For example, there's certain bands and singers whose music I don't like. But I can appreciate that they are good at what they do - it's just not my cup of tea. Would I send them to obscurity if I had chance? No.