When Keanu Reeves sat down with BBC for a chat, fans expected charm and laughs. What they didn’t expect? A line of questioning that left viewers pissed —and calling out the hosts for going too far.
BBC’s “The One Show” took an unexpected turn during a recent interview with Hollywood’s beloved Keanu Reeves. The “John Wick” actor, usually known for his calm and collected demeanor, faced uncomfortable questions that had fans tuning in, then turning to social media to call it inappropriate.
A fan comment dated October 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/bbctheoneshow
In the episode, Alex Jones, one of the show’s regular hosts, brought up Reeves’ 1994 blockbuster hit, “Speed,” which he starred in alongside Sandra Bullock. Jones casually asked if Reeves had enjoyed the reunion he had with Bullock to mark the action-thriller’s 30th anniversary.
Reeves responded with his characteristic charm, “That was so nice,” he replied. “Yeah, Sandra Bullock and I get along really well and it’s always nice to see her, so it was nice to kind of hang out for a little bit.”
But just as the mood seemed to lift, another presenter, Gabby Logan, interrupted with a question that many viewers deemed unprofessional. She asked, “Didn’t you discover later that you could’ve got on even better… you both had a bit of a crush on each other on set but you didn’t find out until later on that you kind of fancied each other…”
Presenter, Gabby Logan interviewing Keanu Reeves on “BBC The One Show” posted on October 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/bbctheoneshow
Reeves caught off guard, grinned and looked to the ceiling, replying with a playful acknowledgment, “Ohhhh yeah! We were very professional.” His lighthearted response did little to ease the tension in the room, and the audience felt the awkwardness.
Keanu Reeves during an interview on “BBC The One Show” from a video posted on October 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/bbctheoneshow
Jones chimed in, attempting to diffuse the situation, stating, “That would’ve been a nice couple!” Logan added, “There was great chemistry on screen anyway; it was fantastic.” Yet, the attempt to keep things jovial only heightened the discomfort for some viewers.
As clips from the interview spread across social media, many fans expressed their disapproval, labeling the question as “rude.” One viewer pointed out that it was “disrespectful to ask him that question when the guy has a long-term girlfriend.”
Another user characterized the interview as filled with “embarrassing questions.” On the brighter side, the person highlighted Reeves’s charm by calling him a “lovely man and a great actor ❤️.”
The backlash also targeted Logan, with comments like, “Interrupting him and then embarrassing him live? Wow. Do better.” Others echoed the sentiment, stating, “Very cringy to watch as the questions are so inappropriate. Keanu answered the questions so diplomatically.”
A fan comment dated October 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/bbctheoneshow
Another admirer praised Reeves, calling him “a gentleman” for his composed response. Criticism extended to the BBC itself, as some viewers lamented, “Terrible interviewing by the BBC.” One user questioned, “Do hosts not have a fresh questions? Always the same about the ‘crush’—so annoying [sic].”
A fan comment dated October 24, 2024 | Source: Instagram/bbctheoneshow
In a 2018 interview on “The Ellen Show,” Sandra Bullock looked back fondly on her time filming “Speed” with Reeves, describing him as “so sweet” and undeniably “handsome.”
She admitted it was sometimes hard to stay serious around him, saying, “He would look at me, and I would, like, [nervous laughter].” Reeves proved to be a considerate co-star as well.
Sandra Bullock on “The Ellen Show” from a video posted on December 21, 2018 | Source: YouTube/@TheEllenShow
Bullock recalled a scene where her dress kept flying up, so she asked him, “Whatever you do, just keep my dress down.” True to his word, Reeves ensured her dress stayed in place throughout the stunt, a gesture she found “very sweet.”
Despite the on-screen chemistry, Bullock clarified that they never had a romance. “I never dated him,” she shared, joking that maybe there was “something about me I guess he didn’t like.” She speculated that their lasting friendship might even be thanks to the fact that they kept things strictly platonic.
In 2019, Keanu Reeves appeared on”The Ellen Show” and watched the clip where Bullock admitted she had a crush on him during their “Speed” days.
When DeGeneres asked if he’d known about Bullock’s feelings, Reeves confessed he hadn’t, saying, “No.” He then revealed a twist, “She obviously didn’t know I had a crush on her either.”
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Reflecting on those days, Reeves described how much he enjoyed working with Bullock, calling her “a wonderful person and a wonderful actress.” Despite their mutual crushes, both stars kept their feelings hidden.
