8 Things That Happened When Tom Cruise Was Attacked With A 'Water Gun' In An Interview
In an interview that seemed to be run-of-the-mill, Tom Cruise was attacked with a water gun. This unexpected event had several consequences that surprised both the actor and the public.
In this article, we will talk about everything that happened in that interview, which became so viral to this day.
1. In 2005, Tom Cruise was attacked with a water pistol in the middle of an interview

In 2005, Tom Cruise was in London promoting his film 'War of the Worlds' when he was attacked by a journalist.
The actor's reaction went viral so much that he has gone viral again, after almost 2 decades.
2. The show was known for pulling pranks on celebrities.

The British show was called 'Balls of Steel', and was known for pulling pranks on celebrities, back in the 2000's.
Some pranks were so heavy that the police had to intervene, arresting those involved.
3. The alleged 'journalist' left armed with a water pistol disguised as a microphone

The show's producer, Michael Livingstone posed as a journalist and left armed with a squirt gun, disguised as a microphone.
Tom Cruise came up to give him an interview, and within seconds he threw water in his face.
4. The joker tried to run away, but Tom Cruise grabbed his hands

Tom Cruise reacted with a laugh of disbelief, and Livingstone took the opportunity to flee.
However, Cruise stopped him by grabbing his hands and saying, "Why would you do something like that? Why would you do something like that?"
5. Tom Cruise called him an 'idiot' and the guy was getting more and more nervous

Tom Cruise was staring at him and saying, “Don't run away. I'm here giving you an interview and you do this. It's unbelievably rude."
"You're an idiot," Cruise told him, while several people supported him.
6. The Police Confiscated The Recording And It Was Never Broadcast

After the incident, the prankster was detained by the police and released on bail.
Although the police initially confiscated the official recording, it is not known if they returned it to the comedian.
However, it was later revealed that the joke would never air.
7. Channel 4 apologized for the prank and the actor did not press charges

The program was produced by 'Channel 4', for which they issued an apology to the actor.
“The trick was intended to be light-hearted, rather than malicious. We apologize to Mr. Cruise for any offense we have caused him."
Tom Cruise did not press charges for the assault.
8. Not everyone reacted well, Sharon Osbourne threw an ice bucket at them

The program was on the air for 3 years, and then it was canceled, when celebrities began to react violently.
Sharon Osbourne attacked a cameraman with an ice bucket after being the butt of a prank.
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