Robbie Williams Jokes onWWHLThat His New Veneers Are 'Not Like the Yellow Knobs that I Used to Have'

Mar. 15, 2025

Robbie Williams visits the Empire State Building to celebrate the release of the film “Better Man” on January 14, 2025 in New York, New York.Photo:Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty

Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty

Robbie Williamsis showing off his new veneers!The 50-year-old English singer-songwriter revealed on the latest episode ofWatch What Happens Livethat he got “new teeth” in for his appearance on the late night show while promoting his new biopicBetter Man.“Took us 15 years to get you here,” hostAndy Cohentold the musician, who replied, “Yeah, just in time for my new teeth.”He then asked the audience to give a “round of applause for my new teeth,” while showing them off in a big smile. Cohen noted that he thought his veneers “look great,” adding, “They’re nice. They’re a little small.”“Not too much right?,” Williams asked, to which Cohen responded, “No. They suit you.”“Not like the yellow knobs that I used to have,” the “Come Undone” singer joked, before adding, “these were so expensive and you pay for what you get…”The formerTake Thatband member also teasingly scrutinized another aspect of his appearance while on the late night show, noting that he “didn’t wash” his spray tan “well enough” before heading on air.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Robbie Williams on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.'.Charles Sykes/Bravo“So yes, I look as though I’m covered in gravy and yes, I’m sure that X will be blowing up with, ‘What the hell is he doing?,’ ” Williams joked. “But I would just say I know that my spray tan is very evident right now.”Elsewhere in the show the “Angels” crooner, who appeared alongside actressJulia Stiles, got candid aboutturning down the opportunity to performatKing Charles’coronation in May 2023, despite his ties to the royal family.“Yeah, but there was a reason,” Williams shared onWWHL. “I was working. I got something I couldn’t turn down because of money.” Cohen chimed in, “And contracts.”Robbie Williams visits the Empire State Building to celebrate the release of the film “Better Man” on January 14, 2025 in New York, New York.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/GettyAccording toRolling Stone, Williams, along with Adele, Elton John,the Spice GirlsandHarry Stylesall reportedlyturned down the opportunity to perform at King Charles’ coronation.Katy PerryandLionel Richie, who serves as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, and others ended up taking part in the major royal event.The musician is currently making appearances to promote his new filmBetter Man, which is “based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time,” as per a synopsis for the film.The movie — which depicts the singer as a CGI monkey — “is uniquely told from Williams' perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.” It follows Williams from his childhood to being part of Take That and his eventual solo career, “all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.“Better Manhits theaters nationwide on Jan. 17 following a limited release.

Robbie Williamsis showing off his new veneers!

The 50-year-old English singer-songwriter revealed on the latest episode ofWatch What Happens Livethat he got “new teeth” in for his appearance on the late night show while promoting his new biopicBetter Man.

“Took us 15 years to get you here,” hostAndy Cohentold the musician, who replied, “Yeah, just in time for my new teeth.”

He then asked the audience to give a “round of applause for my new teeth,” while showing them off in a big smile. Cohen noted that he thought his veneers “look great,” adding, “They’re nice. They’re a little small.”

“Not too much right?,” Williams asked, to which Cohen responded, “No. They suit you.”

“Not like the yellow knobs that I used to have,” the “Come Undone” singer joked, before adding, “these were so expensive and you pay for what you get…”

The formerTake Thatband member also teasingly scrutinized another aspect of his appearance while on the late night show, noting that he “didn’t wash” his spray tan “well enough” before heading on air.

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Robbie Williams on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.'.Charles Sykes/Bravo

Charles Sykes/Bravo

“So yes, I look as though I’m covered in gravy and yes, I’m sure that X will be blowing up with, ‘What the hell is he doing?,’ ” Williams joked. “But I would just say I know that my spray tan is very evident right now.”

Elsewhere in the show the “Angels” crooner, who appeared alongside actressJulia Stiles, got candid aboutturning down the opportunity to performatKing Charles’coronation in May 2023, despite his ties to the royal family.

“Yeah, but there was a reason,” Williams shared onWWHL. “I was working. I got something I couldn’t turn down because of money.” Cohen chimed in, “And contracts.”

Robbie Williams visits the Empire State Building to celebrate the release of the film “Better Man” on January 14, 2025 in New York, New York.Kristina Bumphrey/Variety/Getty

According toRolling Stone, Williams, along with Adele, Elton John,the Spice GirlsandHarry Stylesall reportedlyturned down the opportunity to perform at King Charles’ coronation.Katy PerryandLionel Richie, who serves as an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, and others ended up taking part in the major royal event.

The musician is currently making appearances to promote his new filmBetter Man, which is “based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time,” as per a synopsis for the film.

The movie — which depicts the singer as a CGI monkey — “is uniquely told from Williams' perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.” It follows Williams from his childhood to being part of Take That and his eventual solo career, “all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.”

Better Manhits theaters nationwide on Jan. 17 following a limited release.

source: people.com