Chesney Hawks has attacked Philip Schofield, branding him ‘f***ing’ after a brutal prank left the singer scarred.
The star, 53, dominated the charts in 1991 with his single The One And Only and while he rode the wave of fame, others in the industry were trying to bring him down.
The musician told Mirror how he was just a teenager when he was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight.
And while there were some upsides, Chesney revealed he found it difficult, especially after the former This Morning host turned on him.
He described how the star had initially been very supportive of him before making a cruel joke at his expense on live television.
He said: ‘In the beginning, Phillip was one of the first people who was very nice to me.
Chesney Hawks has attacked Philip Schofield, branding him ‘f***ing’ after a brutal prank left the singer scarred.
The singer explained that in 1991, at the Smash Hits poll winners’ party, Philip starred in a comedy sketch in which he pushed Chesney into a fiery pit with a pitchfork.
The star, 53, dominated the charts in 1991 with his hit single The One And Only and while he rode the wave of fame, others in the industry were determined to bring him down.
‘We did all the TV shows like Live and Kicking in those days and the Radio 1 roadshows. And suddenly they turned on me.’
The incident occurred in 1991 at the Smash Hits poll winners’ party, where Philip starred in a skit in which he pushed Chesney into a fiery pit with a pitchfork.
He said: ‘Phillip Schofield… Damn. I remember he once did a (joking) sketch at (these) awards in 1991, where he pushed me into hell with a pitchfork. I remember that moment when I was just a child, I was 19 years old.
‘I remember it well. I watched (the show) that year with my parents at home and they did this horrible thing where Phillip pushed me to the gates of hell with a pitchfork. They had a guy dressed like me with a blonde wig and a mole. It was horrible.’
And it wasn’t just the former morning show host who criticized it, but also former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan who lashed out at its catchy tune that rocked the music scene.
Chesney’s single stayed at the top of the charts for five consecutive weeks at a time when grunge was taking over.
And apparently not everyone was happy with Chesney’s success, but he made sure to bounce back.
He told the publication: ‘Piers Morgan also tried to attack me during this time, but my father once served him a pint of beer at the Ivor Novello awards in London in 1992.
Of the incident, Chesney said: ‘Phillip Schofield… Damn. I remember he once did a (joking) sketch at (these) awards in 1991, where he pushed me into hell with a pitchfork. I remember that moment when I was just a child, I was 19 years old.
The singer seems more comfortable in his own skin than ever and recently filmed the video for his comeback single Get A Hold of Yourself.
The single will be his first in ten years and he shot the music video completely naked, paying homage to Emerald Fennel’s instant classic Saltburn.
The singer has said that it is an experience that affected him deeply and for a long time he tried to hide his feelings but now he is honest about his experience in the music industry.
But the singer has said that it is an experience that affected him deeply.
He said: ‘I think those moments were really difficult. I had to push it down and tighten the lid and I had to think it was just water off a duck’s back.
“I just thought I’d write some songs and move on, but it wasn’t until later that I thought it was proper shit and it’s not acceptable to do that.”
And Chesney doesn’t just open up about his younger years.
The singer seems more comfortable than ever in his skin and recently filmed the video for his comeback single Get A Hold of Yourself – his first new music since his first single was released 33 years ago – completely naked, paying tribute to Emerald. Saltburn, the instant fennel classic.
Chesney, a father of three, ignored his manager’s advice to keep his clothes on and thoroughly enjoyed imitating actor Barry Keoghan’s famous naked dancing scene at the end of the film.
Chesney told the publication that he filmed his new music video at Arley Hall in Cheshire, the same location used for Peaky Blinders.
And while he generally enjoyed the liberating scenes of nudity, he recalled a time when a visitor to the big house saw him naked through a window, prompting him to sheepishly ask if the curtains could be closed while filming.
Chesney, a father of three, ignored his manager’s advice to keep his clothes on and thoroughly enjoyed imitating actor Barry Keoghan’s famous naked dancing scene at the end of the film.
Chesney posed naked as a way of telling his critics that he would no longer be shaped by their opinions of him while explaining that his latest song is about freedom of expression and becoming more comfortable with himself as he ages.
Chesney posed naked as a way of telling his critics that he would no longer be swayed by their opinions of him while explaining that his latest song is about freedom of expression and feeling more comfortable in your own skin as you get older.
He added: “Like my song The One and Only, it’s a self-empowerment song that helps keep your mental health in check.”
Chesney was glad that his wife Kristina and their three children – Casey, 23, Indiana, 18, and Jesse, 21 – supported his decision, but added that they were shocked to see their father naked.
But the star said he didn’t care and wanted to feel liberated and get out of his comfort zone.
Despite his embarrassment, Chesney has his family to thank for his upcoming album Living Arrows, his first release in more than a decade.
The album will be released at the end of February and is full of songs inspired by their children.
And Chesney is already eager and wants to return to the stage after decades of anxiety about performing under his own name.
He explained that after the release of his first single, his career was ruined by the song, which he described as “an albatross.”
Chesneysu previously had trouble facing the public after his big hit was met with so much trolling, but he is now ready to go on tour and has had the support of his wife Kristina, whom he married in 1997, throughout the process. (pictured).
But unlike the 1990s, when Chesney struggled to even face an audience, he’s now ready to hit the road.
And throughout all of this he has had the support of his wife Kristina, whom he married in 1997.
Praising her, Chesney said, “I turned out to be a well-adjusted adult and I think that’s because of my wife.” We met at the right time. She was 22 when I met her at the end of all the madness. We fell in love and she didn’t know who I was.
‘When I met her it was exactly the right time for me. She gave me something else to live for. I got into drugs and stuff and alcohol, and I tried to protect it all, so when she came, she got me out of there. If it weren’t for her, the path would have been different.”
Despite his experiences, the singer said he wouldn’t change any of his experiences and said he found his time in the music industry humbling, adding: ““I can still put a guitar on my back and still make a living.”