Paris Hilton visited the Radio 1 studio to discuss her music career and endured the chaos of unprecedented paparazzi attention outside Broadcasting House — but the real highlight was Scott revealing Laura’s successful street impersonation of the heiress to Paris herself.
Paris arrived in London jetlagged after three days of travel and a weekend clubbing with James Blunt, which explained her initially hoarse voice during the interview. She discussed the relentless nature of paparazzi attention in her life — photographers following her everywhere, even to beaches in Mexico, once hiding in a fishing boat. When asked about rumours, she denied stories about refusing to fly without her pillow (she carries her own) and the helicopter bathroom incident. However, she confirmed the most memorably “Paris” thing she’d ever done: impulsively buying six animals — a monkey, tiger, and ferrets — in Vegas and being forced to drive them all home in a limo because they weren’t allowed on a commercial flight.
Paris revealed she’d wanted to pursue music since childhood, playing piano, guitar, and violin, and expressed interest in working with Coldplay, The Strokes, and Madonna. Scott then showed her photos and audio clips of Laura from the show’s dressing room dressed as Paris — blonde wig, toy dog, pink outfit — successfully fooling people on London’s streets. The impersonation was crude but charming, with Laura attempting an American accent. Paris seemed amused rather than concerned, though Scott joked about having security on standby if Laura became too obsessed.
The episode concluded with 10-year-old football expert Lloyd asking Paris questions, including whether she supported England in the World Cup (she did) and inviting her to his school’s 600th anniversary celebration — which she graciously accepted.
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