Celebrity Traitors Finalist Reveals Shocking Encounter
One of the five finalists on Celebrity Traitors shared an unusual story about being kissed on a bus by a man who was actually fleeing the police for murdering his wife.
Joe Marler's Unexpected Bus Incident
Former England rugby star Joe Marler, 35, who was runner-up to comedian Alan Carr in the BBC series finale on November 6, recounted the surprising event from his childhood. He was kissed by a stranger on a bus, only later learning the man was wanted for murder. The incident left Joe completely stunned.
Details of the Encounter
Joe described on the Happy Hour podcast how the event occurred on a bus heading to Eastbourne, East Sussex. At about 12 or 13 years old, he was "gobbing off" with friends when a man, resembling actor Oliver Reed, confronted them.
"I was gobbing off then he turned round and was like: 'Shut up will you.' And I was like 'f*** off mate,' thinking I was hard.
And then he got up and came towards the back of the bus. And I was like s***ing it, 'what the f*** are you going to do?'
Then he grabbed me by the throat, by the collar, and I thought: 'Oh f***.' Then out of nowhere, just plonked a kiss on my face, on the lips."
Joe called the bizarre situation "mental," emphasizing how shocked he was by what happened.
Summary
This revelation shows a surreal and frightening moment from Joe Marler's past, highlighting an extraordinary, real-life incident involving a dangerous stranger.
Author's summary: Joe Marler recounted a shocking childhood encounter when a man fleeing murder charges unexpectedly kissed him on a bus, leaving a lasting impression.