Office star Rainn Wilson faces backlash over surprising interview with controversial YouTube star
Viewers found the interview 'uncomfortable' at times
Rainn Wilson has recently come under fire after his seemingly rude exchange with other famous stars.
The controversy ignited when Wilson interrupted fellow star Liah Yoo while she was trying to order one of his vegan hot dogs at his food van.
As a result, it's brought to light several past interviews where The Office star's behaviour came off as negative.
In a recent episode of his podcast Soul Boom, Wilson had a conversation with YouTuber, influencer and podcaster Trisha Paytas about her mental health journey.
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Paytas opened up about her struggles and battles while Wilson responded in a tone that felt mocking.
TikToker Andra Berghoff highlighted moments from the podcast on social media that seemed to confirm rumours about Wilson being somewhat rude and ill-mannered.
“He always comes off as a little bit, like, pompous and almost desperate to prove himself,” Andra criticised.
"Oh everyone looking at me causes me a breakdown and I get cancelled," Wilson said almost mocking Paytas on quite a sensitive topic.
"But when I break down and I make money and I get even more attention [...] and then I have another breakdown. I feel like that's what's happening to America.
"I feel like you're America right now."
It's clear that Paytas is taken aback and unsure how to respond to his comments, making the podcast a little uncomfortable to watch at times.
Many viewers of the podcast agreed that Wilson had 'mocking undertones' but Paytas 'handled it so gracefully and professionally.'
Someone else said: "I wish Rainn Wilson would have done a better job. Why insinuate, asssume and mocking a guest? Trisha on the other hand did a good job politely setting boundaries and being careful with her answers. Respect."
"Idk I didn’t like the vibe of this at all [...] rubbed me the wrong way and I’m only 10 minutes in. That was super condescending and he sounds VERY out of touch with her history and who she is," another comment read. "His tone and demeanor the entire time seems condescending and like he’s just patronizing her tbh."
Another YouTube user continued: "Kind of offended by Rainn assuming Trisha is attention seeking for the sake of money when she posts."
Wilson also came under fire recently on social media after influencer Liah Yoo claimed she was 'stunned' following an interaction with The Office star at a climate event he held in which people had to order hot dogs using climate change facts.
The influencer posted her story on TikTok where she showed the interaction with Wilson where she wasn't able to get a hotdog due to his interruptions every time she spoke.