BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James has recounted an awkward encounter with Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock during a press junket interview, revealing that she refused to shake his hand because her child was unwell.
Speaking on the Happy Hour podcast, the 39-year-old presenter said: 'I remember Sandra Bullock refused to shake my hand. I went to shake her hand, and she said, ‘I’m not shaking hands today, my kid’s not very well.’ What?'
James explained that Bullock appeared concerned about spreading germs from her child’s illness. He added: 'She thought that germs were going to be from her kid’s mouth, into her hand, into my hand, and then I’d be ill with Sandra Bullock’s kid’s flu.'
The DJ expressed a desire for Bullock to have been more honest about her reasons, suggesting she could have been either trying to protect him or bitter about someone making her child ill. The exact date of the encounter remains unclear.
Listeners of the podcast shared mixed reactions online. One commented: 'Completely valid. She doesn’t wanna make you sick.' Another said: 'There are some stories you don’t have to share.' A third added: 'I think Greg’s being weirdly sensitive about it.'
James, who recently received an invitation to Taylor Swift's wedding, continues to host his radio show and interview high-profile celebrities.
