TV fans flabbergasted after star actually flies plane in 'insane' finale

TV viewers were left stunned on Sunday night when the star of a hit documentary series actually flew a plane – Tom Cruise style.
Canadian writer and actor Nathan Fielder, 42, had already stunned fans of his series The Rehearsal after spending millions of dollars to stage a plane crash.
Fielder was then accused of costing an aspiring singer $10,000 (£7,300) after she auditioned for a 'fake talent show' as part of The Rehearsal's season two.
It's safe to say that Fielder, who rose to fame as the star of American docuseries Nathan For You, is willing to push boundaries and prod buttons for his comedy.
But despite his antics down the years, and in recent weeks, even some of Fielder's biggest fans would never have expected him to actually fly a passenger plane.
The second season of The Rehearsal has seen Fielder tackling the issue of airline safety and the relationships between pilots – to complete his task, he actually secured a pilot's license.
'When I first began this project,' he narrated in the season two finale episode, 'I had decided there was no better way to understand pilots than to become one myself.
'But it became clear very quickly that I was not a natural at this. Especially when it came to landing the plane. I was apparently such an abnormal case that they started passing me around to different instructors.'
And it turns out that Fielder not being 'a natural' made for gripping TV that viewers have been unable to get over, with many left on the edges of their seats.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
@ShaveStop was stunned: 'Damn, who the hell knew that this Memorial Day weekend Nathan Fielder would one up Tom Cruise when it came to plane stunts?'
@CharlyTodd concurred: 'I so badly want to know the details of the insurance policies HBO has had to secure on behalf of Nathan Fielder. I am still stunned at him flying that plane.'
@JwyeNFL said: 'I could watch an entire series just on Nathan Fielder negotiating with HBO on all of his ridiculous ideas. How they agreed to let him fly a plane with 150+ people on board is wild.'
Fielder has become known in the world of TV comedy for his ability to blur reality and peoples' perceptions, often staging elaborate schemes and pranks to do so.
@ColtonStock really rated the episode: 'The Rehearsal S2 finale is straight up one of the most impressive feats I've ever seen – somehow a more insane plane stunt than the one in Mission: Impossible.'
At points during the season, Fielder also stepped into the shoes of Sully Sullenberger, the pilot who successfully landed a crashing plane in the Hudson River in New York, saving everyone on board.
The bumper season finale also dances around the question of whether Fielder's trouble with flying might be a result of undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
However, while The Curse actor (which he starred in alongside Emma Stone) learns his diagnosis, the answer is never revealed, leaving viewers to wonder if the test came back positive or negative. More Trending
The Rehearsal fans have wondered on social media over whether the test and diagnosis were genuine, or if Fielder was playing up to peoples' speculations that his awkward persona is a result of ASD.
Minia15 said: 'I would find it very surprising if the joke is that Nathan is negatively representing the ability of people with autism. The bit only works in my mind if he is on the spectrum.'
However, ReedyMarsh commented: 'There's a lot of good that'll come out of this and I reckon he does care, but his milking of any opportunity to be funny means that he's somewhat detached in the context of his shows.'
View More »
Watch The Rehearsal on NowTV and Amazon Prime Video.
Got a story?
If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
MORE: Post-apocalyptic thriller's season 2 finale hailed 'perfect ending' despite crushing fans
MORE: Dark Netflix series 'perfect' for Bank Holiday bingeing soars to number 1
MORE: WWE breaks 23-year tradition with fans shocked over 'mind blowing' twist

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Scottish Sun

an hour ago

• Scottish Sun

Patrick Schwarzenegger admits being blindsided by incest sex scenes in White Lotus amid backlash

PATRICK Schwarzenegger has admitted he was blindsided by the incest sex scenes in White Lotus. The actor, 31, who is the son of famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, plays the role of Saxon in White Lotus. 5 Patrick's White Lotus character was embroiled in an incest sex scene Credit: HBO 5 He and his on-screen brother shared some steamy moments Credit: HBO 5 Patrick is Arnold's son Credit: Getty In the series, Patrick's character stunned viewers in a full frontal scene where his bum is in full view, as well as leaving fans gobsmacked by an incest storyline. Saxon and his younger brother Lochlan shared a room in the series, with them talking about sex early on. Then, during episode 5, Saxon and his younger brother kissed each other after attending a Full Moon party in Thailand. Not only this, but during flashbacks from episode 6, the brothers were then shown in a sexual situation together. Read More about White Lotus OH MY GOGGINS White Lotus' Walton Goggins reveals eye-catching bulge in skintight speedo Patrick has now spoken out about being blindsided to the extent that things might get sexual. He has revealed that he knew "where it could go" in regards to sex scenes and being nude, but didn't realize the extent of where it might end up. "When I was auditioning, they had said, 'Are you okay with, know, performing things sexually? Are you okay being nude at times?', he told CBS in a new interview. "So, I knew an idea of where it could go," he confessed. Patrick added: "I didn't know to what extent the show would go." Patrick's dad Arnold has said that he didn't recognize his son in the role. White Lotus fan favorite leads Survivor 50 line-up for 'bloodbath' new season as full cast revealed He said it was "wild" watching his son in the series, with him also feeling immense pride, too. "It was really so amazing to watch his performance because I almost didn't recognise him," he said in a chat with the BBC. "There were so many things that I've never seen before, and I said, 'Where did this come from?'" He then said how he felt "so proud" of his son and gushed over how he has "become such an extraordinary actor". In Patrick's CBS interview, he confessed: "It would be a little bit alarming if he did recognize a lot of those characteristics," speaking about his dad's comments. The White Lotus actor is smitten with fiancée Abby Champion. Patrick and Abby announced their engagement over a year ago and have been planning their upcoming wedding while juggling their careers. The couple started dating way back when in 2015, with them getting engaged at the end of 2023. Earlier this year, the husband and wife to be stripped off for a sizzling SKIMS shoot. Patrick bared all while Abby wore some see-through lace lingerie. 5 Patrick is engaged to Abby Champion Credit: Getty

The Sun

an hour ago

• The Sun

Patrick Schwarzenegger admits being blindsided by incest sex scenes in White Lotus amid backlash

PATRICK Schwarzenegger has admitted he was blindsided by the incest sex scenes in White Lotus. The actor, 31, who is the son of famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, plays the role of Saxon in White Lotus. 5 5 5 In the series, Patrick's character stunned viewers in a full frontal scene where his bum is in full view, as well as leaving fans gobsmacked by an incest storyline. Saxon and his younger brother Lochlan shared a room in the series, with them talking about sex early on. Then, during episode 5, Saxon and his younger brother kissed each other after attending a Full Moon party in Thailand. Not only this, but during flashbacks from episode 6, the brothers were then shown in a sexual situation together. Patrick has now spoken out about being blindsided to the extent that things might get sexual. He has revealed that he knew "where it could go" in regards to sex scenes and being nude, but didn't realize the extent of where it might end up. "When I was auditioning, they had said, 'Are you okay with, know, performing things sexually? Are you okay being nude at times?', he told CBS in a new interview. "So, I knew an idea of where it could go," he confessed. Patrick added: "I didn't know to what extent the show would go." Patrick's dad Arnold has said that he didn't recognize his son in the role. White Lotus fan favorite leads Survivor 50 line-up for 'bloodbath' new season as full cast revealed He said it was "wild" watching his son in the series, with him also feeling immense pride, too. "It was really so amazing to watch his performance because I almost didn't recognise him," he said in a chat with the BBC. "There were so many things that I've never seen before, and I said, 'Where did this come from?'" He then said how he felt "so proud" of his son and gushed over how he has "become such an extraordinary actor". In Patrick's CBS interview, he confessed: "It would be a little bit alarming if he did recognize a lot of those characteristics," speaking about his dad's comments. The White Lotus actor is smitten with fiancée Abby Champion. Patrick and Abby announced their engagement over a year ago and have been planning their upcoming wedding while juggling their careers. The couple started dating way back when in 2015, with them getting engaged at the end of 2023. Earlier this year, the husband and wife to be stripped off for a sizzling SKIMS shoot. Patrick bared all while Abby wore some see-through lace lingerie. 5 5

Daily Mirror

an hour ago

• Daily Mirror

Tyra Banks shares obsession with one food after addressing her new look

Former America's Next Top Model star Tyra Banks has revealed her 'excessive' love for ice-cream as she launches a brand new business following her move to Australia Tyra Banks has revealed she will eat ice cream multiple times per day as she embraces her new passion for the frozen desert. While the 51-year-old is best known for her work as a model, she has pivoted to become an ice cream proprietor in Australia. The American star has shipped her family Down Under and opened a store named SMiZE & DREAM - which has a nod to her modelling tip of smiling with the eyes. The America's Next Top Model icon has also explained that she is something of an ice-cream addict. ‌ Having moved to Australia, the businesswoman and mother has been enjoying getting to know her neighbourhood by way of the multitude of ice cream parlours in the area. And while many might be tempted to stop off at one shop to pick up a treat, Tyra has revealed she will attend no less than three. ‌ The model went on to explain that she considers no amount of ice cream too little or too excessive. Opening up to Australia's Daily Telegraph, she said: "We go full-on ice cream mode. We don't stop at one - we hit Messina, Anita, and Royal Copenhagen. Yep. Three. In a row. "Call it excessive - we call it Saturday. We're an ice cream family. And when you love frozen cream, there's no such thing as too much." Tyra has opened her SMiZE & DREAM parlour in Sydney's Darling Harbour this month and has been promoting her new business. She also told the Daily Mail Australia how much she is loving her new life Down Under. She said: "I was coming for about a year and a half and just fell in love with it,' she said. 'And I said, should we make this move? And here we are. "I love Darling Harbour because of this park. Tumbalong Park is magical... I have friends that live an hour and a half away and on the weekends they drive here just to go to the water and put their feet in with the kids. ‌ "There's a playground for older kids, one for younger kids, Darling Square nearby, the harbour – it just felt natural." She went on to explain she named one of her new ice cream flavours after herself. Describing the salted sweet cream, butter-roasted pecans and savoury caramel butter flavour, she gushed: "My favourite flavour is called Tyra's Favourite – very creative, isn't it? ... It's not your traditional ice cream taste – it has this surprising, rich sensation in the mouth." ‌ Last year, Tyra opened up about her modelling past and future as she prepared to return to the catwalk for a Victoria's Secret show. In an empowering message she said: "50-year-old women, insecure women - I just felt like there was more, and I look at the playback and I'm like, boom, boom, boom. "I was stomping because I felt like I was a vessel more so than it's just all about me. It was different." She also discussed her thoughts on the way her body has changed over the years, saying: "Also what was different is my boobies were like 10 times bigger because I was about 40-50 pounds (18-22 kg) heavier on this runway than when I retired. So I was like, 'Don't fall out, don't fall out.'"