Gerard Joling Confronted by His Own Behavior in ‘Only Joling’

Dutch singer Gerard Joling is back for a second season of his reality series, Only Joling, but revisiting the episodes has proven to be a surprisingly self-reflective experience. The 64-year-traditional admits to being taken aback by his own “catty” behavior, as revealed in an interview with Televizier.

A Raw and Unfiltered Look

Only Joling offers viewers an unvarnished glimpse into Gerard’s life, even before his first cup of coffee. This level of authenticity, while appealing to audiences, has been a bit jarring for Joling himself. He acknowledges his reputation as not being a morning person, but was still surprised by the intensity of his early-morning grumbling.

“I really get shocked by how catty I can be,” Joling stated, describing the experience as “quite confrontational at times.”

Managers Unfazed

However, Joling’s managers, Wino and Glenn, are less surprised by his morning mood. Accustomed to his routine, they accept his complaints with a grain of salt. Joling himself describes his typical morning: “Mornings I like to curse and whine about not feeling like it, then get in the car and step on the gas.”

Success and Spontaneity

The success of Only Joling has surprised Joling, who doesn’t consider his life particularly extraordinary. “I don’t think my life is that special, but if people enjoy it, then I enjoy it too,” he said. He attributes the indicate’s appeal to its honest and spontaneous nature.

Joling doesn’t seem overly concerned about maintaining the show’s momentum, believing that captivating situations arise naturally. He points to the dynamic interplay with his family, friends, managers Wino and Glenn, and his housekeeper, Roos, as key ingredients for keeping things lively.

Finding the Appeal

Viewers have consistently praised Only Joling for its authenticity. Joling himself finds this somewhat perplexing, stating, “I don’t think my life is that special, but if people enjoy it, then I enjoy it too.” He even questioned whether to return for a second season, wondering if they would need to manufacture drama to keep the show engaging.

As reported by Shownieuws.nl, Joling admits to occasionally wishing he had a filter, acknowledging that he “says quite a few things.”