Robbie Williams reveals he's got 'phone phobia' and hasn't had one since 2006

He's explained all...

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 18th Nov 2019

Robbie Williams may be from Stoke-On-Trent, but he's always had a special place in his heart for Manchester - so his performance in the city on Sunday (17th Nov) was a pretty special event!

Before his performance, Robbie gave an interview revealing that he's not owned a mobile phone since 2006! When asked how people get hold of him, he said, "I’m on my computer all the time if anybody needs me I’ve always, always got my computer."

"I’m a pop star, so I’ve got security with me all of the time," he added, before explaining, "I don’t because I don’t like speaking on the phone. I’ve got a phone phobia, I have always had it. I’m deadly serious."

Explaining further, Robbie went on, "I prefer this, looking you in the eye and seeing your face for some reason, this makes me feel comfortable. You know like when people talk over each other on a phone conversation, that is enough to shatter me.

"I hate that. So it’s true there’s an actual thing called phone phobia. I can’t remember what the name of it is, but I’ve got it." So there we go!

After the release of his 11th solo album 'The Heavy Entertainment Show' in 2016, music legend Robbie is preparing to drop his first ever Christmas record, 'The Christmas Present' next week on Friday 22nd November!

Following his successful stint on The X Factor judging panel alongside his wife Ayda Field, Robbie has worked with Rod Stewart, Jamie Cullum, Bryan Adams - and even boxer Tyson Fury on his upcoming festive record.

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Hits Live Liverpool - 15th November 2019

The line-up included, James Arthur, John Newman, Jax Jones, Sigala, Freya Ridings, Becky Hill, RAYE, Joel Corry and HRVY.

Becky Hill


Ella Henderson


James Arthur


Jax Jones


Sigala


RAYE


Hits Live Birmingham

The line-up included, The Script, Lewis Capaldi, Rita Ora, Craig David, Sigala, Jax Jones, John Newman, Becky Hill and RAYE.

Fleur East


Craig David


Jax Jones


John Newman


Rita Ora


Hits Live Manchester


Louis Tomlinson


Liam Payne


Louis Tomlinson


HRVY


Liam Payne


Jonas Blue


Mark Ronson


Mabel


Anne-Marie


Anne-Marie


Tom Walker


Robbie Williams


Robbie Williams


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