Robbie Williams has addressed the viral moment during his World Cup interview where a mysterious white substance appeared to fall onto his microphone. The 52-year-old singer clarified that it was simply a mint that had dropped from his mouth.
What Happened During the Interview
During the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, Williams was speaking with German news channel Magenta Sport when viewers noticed a small white substance land on his microphone. He quickly wiped it away and continued the interview, but speculation arose that it might have come from his nostril.
In a video posted on Instagram, Williams humorously apologized for being "deeply unprofessional" and explained: "Just woke up and feeling…. Mint." He revealed that he had several more mints in his mouth, showing them to the camera.
Social Media Reaction
The video has garnered over a million views on Instagram. Many fans defended Williams, pointing out that the substance clearly fell from his mouth. Comments included: "Need to check your eyes lad lol from his mouth you stupid muppet" and "You need glasses to see it fell from his mouth." Others found humor in the situation, with one noting: "Whatever it is and wherever it came from, it’s on his forehead!"
Williams joked about the blunder, even sticking the mint on his forehead during the interview. He concluded his apology by saying: "But it's okay because I had several more."
