Robbie Williams turned down date with American A-List superstar singer because she was ‘too young’ after chatting him up
BEFORE he fell madly in love with his wonderful wife Ayda Field, it’s fair to say Robbie Williams slept with more women than I had hot dinners at school.
But there is one famous woman who is not on that long list – Beyonce.
According to Guy Chambers, his long-time collaborator, the US superstar tried to charm Robbie – who is eight years older than her – but he turned her down.
Speaking to Squeeze’s Chris Difford on his I Never Thought It Would Happen podcast, Guy said: “When I finally got on Top Of The Pops with Robbie, that was a really big moment. It was in 1998.
“I can remember Destiny‘s Child. And I remember Beyonce. She was incredibly young then.
“I remember her looking out of the dressing room door, with the other two, flirting with Rob trying to get his attention.
“He was like, ‘Oh, she’s too young. I’m not going there.’ ”
Guy also poured water on speculation he might team up with Robbie again – after helping him land huge hits in the Nineties with songs such as Let Me Entertain You and No Regrets.
He added: “There’s zero chance of that happening.”
I’d love to see that old magic again.
As the saying goes, the best things come to those who wait . . .