It was quite amusing seeing that backfire when he interviewed the lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs for the observer. "Ricky, you've got a very pink face, why is that?" "I've got a hereditary skin disorder called rosacea." "Oh God, i am so,so sorry"Simon Amstell came from Pop World on Channel 4, and is renowned for asking pop stars all sorts of difficult and odd questions.
And i thought the banter between him and Amy Winehouse was great. "We'd have beautiful children. With terrible hair."
