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News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Hollywood star Hugh Laurie's wild insult to his fans leaked by podcast host
A podcast host has leaked a shocking statement from Hugh Laurie that saw the Hollywood star insult his diehard fans. The British actor famously played the belovedly bitter Dr. Gregory House in US TV drama series House from 2004 to 2012. However, it's now emerged that he'd rather do anything other than look back fondly at his time on the smash hit show. During a recent episode of the Doctor Mike podcast, host Dr. Mikhail 'Mike' Varshavski was chatting to The Pitt star Noah Wyle when he revealed he had invited Laurie onto the show for a similar interview. Varshavski told Wyle: 'I love that you're still connected to your characters very much. Most that play a role like John Carter get tired of that association. In fact, we invited Hugh Laurie to our show.' Varshavski continued: 'His staff was like, 'Oh, this is a good fit, we're going to reach out to him and see what he thinks. I'm going to read you quote-unquote what he said: 'He is not interested in opportunities like this, frankly doesn't care about the audience or reliving the show.'' Wyle laughed and said: 'That's so baller.' Varshavski then added: 'It's just such a direct and honest reply. It's not that he doesn't want to do your show, just he doesn't want to be House MD ever again.' In 2013, Laurie opened up about his experience filming the show, telling Radio Times that his experience was 'a bit of a nightmare' overall, despite the hefty pay cheque. He admitted: 'At this distance it all sounds absurd. Ridiculous! After all, what was I doing other than playing about, telling stories with a very nice bunch of people? What could be constricting about that? 'But the repetition of any routine, day after month after year, can turn into a bit of a nightmare. I had some pretty bleak times, dark days when it seemed like there was no escape. And having a very Presbyterian work ethic, I was determined never to be late, not to miss a single day's filming. You wouldn't catch me phoning in to say, 'I think I may be coming down with the flu'.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hugh Laurie's brutal response to podcast host who invited him on as a guest - and the massive disdain he showed for fans of House
A podcast host has shared the brutally honest rejection he received from Hugh Laurie when he asked him to appear on his medically-themed show. Doctor Mike, whose real name is Mikhail Varshavski, is a family medicine physician who launched a podcast named The Check Up With Doctor Mike. The podcast has featured a segment where Doctor Mike reacts to old House episodes and debunks what is medically accurate or not. House saw British actor Hugh, 66, take on the role of the cantankerous Dr Gregory House in the medical drama from 2004 to 2012. During a new episode with Noah Wyle, who played Dr John Carter in ER, Doctor Mike revealed Hugh's shocking reaction when he was asked to come on the podcast. Doctor Mike said: 'We invited Hugh Laurie to our show because a lot of folks like when we do House M.D. reacts. And his staff was like oh this is a good fit. We're going to reach out to him and see what he thinks. 'I'm gonna read you quote-unquote what he said. 'He is not interested in opportunities like this, frankly doesn't care about the audience or reliving the show.' Noah was clearly impressed with Hugh's line, and said: 'That's so baller' While Doctor Mike added: 'It's just such a direct and honest reply. Noah reiterated: 'So baller!' Doctor Mike added: 'Not just that he won't do your show, he just doesn't ever wanna be House M.D. ever again.' Noah insisted he is much more amenable, and said: 'I'm a gemini, middle child pleaser. I'll answer any question you'll ask me.' Referencing his part in The Pitt, Doctor Mike said: 'But you do care about the audience. In fact, it's driven you to do this new show and continue season two and continue crushing it, representing for us. Noah replied: 'I care about certain audiences.' Doctor Mike asked: 'Okay, and that healthcare audience falls into that mix?' He responded: 'This was scripted as a love letter to first responders and front line workers to say, we recognise what you guys have been going through.' Hugh's response doesn't really come as that much of a surprise as he previously told how starring in US medical drama House turned into a 'nightmare' despite him being the best-paid actor on TV. He was paid a reported £250,000 an episode and won two Golden Globes for his long-running role as curmudgeonly Dr Gregory House. But he suggested to the Radio Times in 2013 that his huge success became 'a gilded cage', with the actor even fantasising about having an accident just so that he could take a few days off. While filming the Fox show, Laurie had his car windows tinted to avoid being snapped by phone cameras and stopped buying his own groceries because he 'couldn't stand people photographing the contents of my shopping basket'. He admitted: 'At this distance it all sounds absurd. Ridiculous! After all, what was I doing other than playing about, telling stories with a very nice bunch of people? What could be constricting about that? 'But the repetition of any routine, day after month after year, can turn into a bit of a nightmare. 'I had some pretty bleak times, dark days when it seemed like there was no escape. And having a very Presbyterian work ethic, I was determined never to be late, not to miss a single day's filming. You wouldn't catch me phoning in to say, 'I think I may be coming down with the flu'. 'But there were times when I'd think, 'If I were just to have an accident on the way to the studio and win a couple of days off to recover, how brilliant would that be?'' The actor lived in Los Angeles while his wife and three children stayed in Britain during his time on the show. Asked if readjusting was difficult when he returned home after a near eight-year commitment to House, he replied: 'Yes, but probably more so for the family. 'For me it's been a delight to be back with them, to walk the dog, to listen to music and to read. I'm still appreciating and enjoying it.' Hugh, the former comedy partner of Stephen Fry, said that he might not be physically able to take on such a gruelling role again. At the time, he told the magazine that he would like a job directing, partly because it would allow him to wear his own clothes. 'If the opportunity presented itself, I'm not sure I'd either want or could physically do it. I imagine sportsmen come to a similar crossroads,' he said of taking a lead role in another major, ongoing series. 'Maybe there'll come a day when (footballer) John Terry says, ''I'm not up for the full 90 minutes any more. I can give you 60. Or perhaps I could just come on in the second half?'' The legs start to go and you realise you're feeling the pain a lot more.' He said 'some very good' scripts, 'some not so good and others so weirdly like House that you wonder what they're thinking of' were still pitched to him. He added: 'The big thing is that I'm a decade older than when I got that role. Even then the character was scripted as 10 years younger at 35 - and Fox would have preferred 28, to keep advertisers happy. Now if my name comes up for the lead, there'd be a shaking of heads. 'He could play the dad...'' He said of his future: 'I'd like to do something that involves wearing my own clothes for a while. It's an odd thing to go to work each day and wear someone else's. 'For House I also had a fake wallet with fake money in it, fake keys that didn't open anything and a fake watch that didn't tell the real time. All I can say right now is that there are things of my own I'm developing that I'm pretty excited about.' Hugh, who has spoken previously about suffering from depression, said that he still expects disaster to strike. But he added: 'When you assume that the worst is going to happen, you're freed up from any anxiety about the when and the where of it. Not that I'd ever be foolish enough to think I've finally got the hang of this life business,' The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his second album and set to star in Tomorrowland with George Clooney, said of his Hollywood status: 'One great benefit of not being on TV every week is that people will be a lot less interested in what I have in my supermarket basket. I could even un-tint my car windows - or at least opt for a lighter shade. 'When the ship goes down, the waves very quickly roll over the top of it and attention shifts elsewhere. It's just the natural order of things in TV - in life - and is as it should be.' In March 2020, Hugh briefly revisited the character to tell House fans what his iconic character would have made of the coronavirus pandemic. He tweeted: 'I can't speak for House, obviously – no one's written clever words for me to say – but I'm pretty sure he'd tell you it's not a matter of 'solving' Covid. 'This is an epidemic, not a diagnostic problem. We solve it together by staying apart.' He also praised healthcare workers, saying: 'When this is over, what say we all pitch in and buy health care workers, couriers, hauliers, farmers, millers, grocers, bakers, sewage workers, power workers, teachers, fire fighters and police officers a bottle of something?' he wrote. He later added: 'Thanks to those who've taken the trouble to tell me that decent pay and conditions for essential workers might be preferable to a bottle of something. Bigger thanks to those who knew that's what I meant.' Laurie also said: 'Chin up, everybody. This will work. However irksome it is for us, it's much worse for the virus. Picture the little bugger with its nose against the window, whining.'
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I quit watching 'Grey's Anatomy' after one season and returned to 'House' — here's why it's my No. 1 medical show
I love a good medical drama, and there are plenty out there to choose from on one of the best streaming services. When I watch a medical drama, I want it to hook me from the get-go, and I want it to be all about medicine — I don't mind a relationship storyline as long as it doesn't overshadow the crux of the show. "Grey's Anatomy" is one show that was repeatedly recommended to me by friends, and I did watch it, but stopped after one season. Hot take: I really don't care about who's dating who and heartbreak and whatnot in a medical drama. Show me patients with complicated illnesses no one has heard of. Show me doctors pulling patients from the brink of death. Show me top-notch acting that makes me believe that the actor is actually a doctor. And that's exactly what "House" does. Hugh Laurie's critically acclaimed series is one of my comfort shows. While I couldn't get past one season of "Grey's Anatomy," the eight seasons of "House" have me begging for more, and I've watched all of them more times than I can count on one hand. The impeccable Hugh Laurie plays the titular character, Gregory House, who uses a cane to support his leg, and he can be best described as a mad genius. The head of diagnostic medicine and someone who's often unethical and facing legal trouble, House tackles complex cases that other doctors can't solve, supported by a team of talented specialists with their own demons. "House" also focuses on the doc's struggles with his leg pain, with many episodes shedding light on why he is the way he is. The show explores his individual relationships with his team members, including best friend Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard), and hospital administrator and love interest Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein). Sprinkled with jokes, sarcastic remarks, out-of-pocket quips and a touch of self-loathing, each episode of "House" keeps you coming back for more, making for an easy binge watch. I'm not a doctor, no, so I don't understand the big medical terms that are thrown about in "House" The only thing I can really say is "10cc stat!" and I kinda know what that means. But my dad and brother are doctors, and the reason I love this show so much is that I used to watch it every night with my dad when I was a teenager. It reminds me of a simpler time. But also the fact that my dad would try his best to explain what the doctors in "House" were saying, which was really sweet. No, the show is not (very) medically accurate, according to him, but medical dramas rarely are — they're there to entertain. And you don't always need fraught relationships to add some spice (looking at you, "Grey's Anatomy"). "House" does explore romantic relationships, but it does so tactfully, and it doesn't feel like that aspect is overshadowing the medical heart of the show. House and his team come up with new ways every time to try and solve a case — they really are like Sherlock Holmes. Sure, some of the "House" episodes become a little predictable after you've watched a season or two. The team will think they have solved the case halfway through, but a complication occurs and, really, the case gets solved only in the final 10 minutes. I'm not complaining, though, because I find that really thrilling — the show has me on the edge of my seat every time. Whether the team is dealing with a one-in-a-million case of smallpox or tuberculosis picked up by a patient in Africa, or even misdiagnosed schizophrenia, each episode has moments that make your jaw drop. One thing I adore about "House" is how it discusses mental health problems and emotional turmoil as a result of physical pain. House may be shrewd and insensitive, even cruel, but each episode sheds light on his past and what he deals with on the inside. You end up relating to the pain caused by the clotting aneurysm in his thigh, and sometimes, you empathize with him too. There's humanity behind the madness, as you see when, for instance, House's hand touches a baby's while the baby is still in the womb, and you see a flicker of humanity in his somber expression. Moments like that make the show what it is, and what it is is one of the greatest series ever made (in my humble opinion). I also ended up empathizing with James Wilson, House's best friend (really his only friend). Wilson is the complete opposite of House: great at dealing with terminal patients (as he's an oncologist), wildly optimistic and liked by almost everyone. But he has been through a few divorces and failed relationships, so you know he's damaged, too, just like House. There's something sad yet beautiful in the remark House makes: "The only relationship you haven't given up on is the one with me." I've always felt strongly about how, aside from the medical crux, the core of the show is House and Wilson's friendship. Sure, House dates Cuddy and Jennifer Morrison's Cameron is always pining after him, but at the end of the day, it's House and Wilson who find their way back to each other (and the show ends on a lovely note). Stream all eight seasons of 'House' on Prime Video, Hulu or Peacock For more recommendations, check out the 7 best medical dramas you should binge.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Laurie 'doesn't care' about House fans or reliving TV show
Oxford-born actor Hugh Laurie has brutally revealed he "doesn't care" about House, M.D. fans and doesn't want to relive the show. The star was born in the city and grew up in Blackbird Leys before going on to star in projects such as Jeeves and Wooster, Blackadder and The Night Manager. He is perhaps best known globally for his role as the titular character in House, which ran for eight seasons between 2004 and 2012. The show, which is available on Prime Video, was popular at the time but has gained a huge additional following in the years since its final episode. READ MORE: Emma Watson 'heartbroken' after Harry Potter snub by JK Rowling Hugh Laurie starred as House in the show. Despite its success and fanship, it was recently revealed that Mr Laurie does not care about its audience. A recent episode of the Doctor Mike podcast saw host Dr. Mikhail 'Mike' Varshavski interview Noah Wyle. In the interview, Mr Varshavski said: 'I love that you're still connected to your characters very much. "Most that play a role like John Carter get tired of that association. In fact, we invited Hugh Laurie to our show.' READ MORE: Gordon Ramsay discusses moving to the Cotswolds with Beckhams Experience the pulse of Oxford at your fingertips 🗞️ With our flash sale, Oxford Mail keeps you updated for less: only £4 for 4 months or save 40 per cent on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalismhttps:// — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) June 16, 2025 'His staff was like, 'Oh, this is a good fit, we're going to reach out to him and see what he thinks. "I'm going to read you quote-unquote what he said: 'He is not interested in opportunities like this, frankly doesn't care about the audience or reliving the show.'' Mr Wyle responded by laughing and said: 'That's so baller.' 'It's just such a direct and honest reply," added Mr Varshavski. "It's not that he doesn't want to do your show, just he doesn't want to be House MD ever again.'
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Hugh Laurie praised for ‘baller' response to Dr House invitation
Hugh Laurie reportedly declined an invitation to revisit his role as Dr Gregory House, stating he "frankly doesn't care about the audience or reliving the show." Dr Mikhail Varshavski said he had received the curt refusal after inviting Laurie onto his podcast, Doctor Mike, to discuss the role. Episode guest Noah Wyle (ER 's Dr John Carter) called the response 'baller,' while Varshavski labelled it a 'direct and honest reply.' Fans online noted the curt response was in character for the misanthropic Dr House, with one sharing a clip captioned: "Hugh Laurie embodied House in that moment." The British actor and comedian, 66, played the cantankerous Dr House on the Fox medical drama series House from 2004 to 2012.
