Vogue Williams has joined the growing backlash against podcaster Steven Bartlett after he went viral this week claiming that two glasses of wine “ruined his life for three days.” The Diary Of A CEO star detailed how a small amount of alcohol derailed his sleep, gym routine, diet, and even his ability to podcast — sparking ridicule online.
On the latest episode of My Therapist Ghosted Me, Vogue and co-host Joanne McNally dissected Bartlett’s lifestyle. Vogue said it “feels like he’s only connecting to himself and not actually living his life,” noting his obsession with fitness tracking and optimization.
She added humorously: “I think you’re at your funniest when you’re hungover. Two drinks in? That’s when a human is at their best. If everyone stayed there, we’d all get along — no wars!”
The duo also discussed Bartlett’s reliance on his Whoop tracker, criticizing the obsession with constant health monitoring. Joanne noted: “You don’t need that much intel… you can get obsessed, and Steven Bartlett is absolutely obsessed with his Whoop from what I can tell.”
The commentary comes amid wider debates sparked by Bartlett’s earlier remarks on male loneliness and the incel crisis, with critics saying his lifestyle and messaging may reinforce isolation rather than alleviate it.
Other stars have joined the conversation. Greg James labeled the tech-led “optimization movement” as joyless, urging people to switch off trackers and enjoy life. Julia Bradbury highlighted the importance of progress over perfection, and Fearne Cotton joked that she sometimes podcasts better on a hangover.
Vogue’s candid remarks add to the growing chorus questioning whether Bartlett’s strict routines and self-monitoring are helping or harming his sense of living.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
