What fell from Robbie Williams' mouth during his World Cup 2026 interview?
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Robbie Williams addressed speculation about a white object falling from his mouth during a World Cup 2026 interview.
- Social media users debated whether it was a drug or a nicotine mint.
- Williams clarified in an Instagram video that it was a mint, humorously showing two in his mouth.
Robbie Williams has humorously addressed a viral moment from the World Cup 2026, where a small white object fell from his mouth during a live interview. The incident quickly sparked widespread speculation on social media, with many users debating whether the singer had been consuming drugs.
The event occurred during an interview with Magenta TV following his performance at the World Cup 2026 final match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A video capturing the precise moment the object detached and fell near the microphone circulated rapidly online.
Williams responded to the swirling rumors via an Instagram video. Initially adopting a serious tone, he apologized for the "lack of professionalism" regarding the object. However, he quickly broke into a smile, stuck out his tongue to reveal two white mints, and explained that the fallen item was also a mint. He captioned the post, "Just woke up and I'm feeling minty."
This clarification comes amid Williams's known history of openly discussing past struggles with alcohol and drug addiction. By responding with humor and demonstrating the mints, he effectively diffused the controversy, transforming a potentially damaging viral moment into a lighthearted anecdote.
Only wanted to apologize for the object that fell on the microphone yesterday, it was a lack of professionalism.
Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.