Gene Simmons derails cringe interview as he tries to hit on TV news anchor

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Gene Simmons, the famous musician from the band KISS, upset some fans when he unexpectedly ended a television interview abruptly this week.

During a Monday interview with Scripps News anchor Maritsa Georgiou, the 76-year-old singer and bassist unexpectedly made a suggestive advance towards her.

The musician, who has been married since 2011, unexpectedly interrupted a farewell speech given by Georgiou to ask if she was ‘modeling,’ leaving her stunned and unable to respond.

The Daily Mail has contacted Bill Simmons’s team for a statement, but they haven’t heard back yet.

The lead singer of Kiss appeared on the news program to discuss his support for the American Music Fairness Act, a proposed law that would ensure musicians receive royalties when their songs are played on the radio.

Gene Simmons, recently honored at the Kennedy Center with his Kiss bandmates, was receiving congratulations from Georgiou when he unexpectedly changed the subject and made a comment about her.

After the interviewer attempted to wrap up the conversation, Simmons suddenly asked, “Are you still working as a model?”

‘What?’ Georgiou replied, seemingly confused by still smiling.

‘Are you still modeling?’ Simmons repeated.

‘Modeling? I — I don’t model, sir,’ the anchor replied politely.

Simmons gave the game away when he responded in mock surprise: ‘Oh, I assumed….’

Georgiou was gracious and thanked him for his time before concluding the interview.

Despite being married to actress and former Playboy Playmate Shannon Tweed since 2011, Simmons engaged in what appeared to be flirtatious behavior.

Gene Simmons, the Kiss bassist who famously claimed to have had relationships with almost 5,000 women while on tour, has been with his wife, Tweed, since 1983. However, the couple waited nearly 30 years before getting married.

They share two adult children: 36-year-old Nick Simmons and 33-year-old Sophie Simmons. 

During his conversation with Georgiou, Simmons pointed out that it’s unfair musicians haven’t been paid royalties for radio airplay on AM and FM stations for many years.

The radio industry generated almost $14 billion in revenue last year by broadcasting popular songs, but the artists who created those songs didn’t receive any compensation for the airplay.

As someone who keeps a close eye on things happening in Washington, I was encouraged by Tuesday’s Senate hearing. It seemed very possible that this bill could get bipartisan support – meaning both Democrats and Republicans on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property are willing to move it forward. That’s a really positive sign for its chances of becoming law!

Simmons confidently stated that the bill will pass, emphasizing its broad support from both parties. He argued that lawmakers should listen to the people, citing a recent poll showing 70% of Americans want this issue resolved.

During the hearing, which included statements from radio industry leaders, Sean Simmons shared a lighthearted moment when Senator Alex Padilla mentioned his son’s newfound passion for the guitar.

The Senator asked the legendary bassist if he had any advice for a young aspiring musician.

Simmons advised having a backup plan, then explained that it’s much harder for musicians to earn a living now than it was when he and Kiss were starting out.

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2025-12-10 03:53