Comedian Bill Burr recently expressed his frustration with Howie Mandel for springing an unexpected family bombshell during his appearance on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast. Burr was taken by surprise when Mandel invited Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan as a special guest, revealing a long-standing theory that Burr could be Corgan’s half-brother.
The surprise revelation stemmed from a conversation Corgan had with Mandel last year, where Corgan’s stepmother suggested Burr could be an “illegitimate child” of Corgan’s father. Corgan later recounted that his stepmother had shown him a photo of Burr, pointing out their striking resemblance to Corgan’s father.
During the podcast, Burr criticized Mandel for ambushing him with the news, accusing the America’s Got Talent judge of using the moment for ratings rather than healing old family wounds. Burr joked about the awkward encounter, calling Mandel a “Hollywood whore” and claiming that Mandel’s setup was not in the spirit of reconciliation. He also humorously remarked about Mandel’s germaphobia, making light of his strange quirks.
While Burr wasn’t outright hostile toward Corgan, he expressed dissatisfaction with Mandel’s role in orchestrating the surprise. Mandel continued to play up the controversy on social media, sharing a photoshopped image of Burr and Corgan as “Step Brothers.”
This unexpected family twist comes after Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson hinted they might be half-brothers, adding another layer to the growing trend of celebrity family revelations. Corgan and Burr’s situation remains uncertain, leaving fans curious about the future of their possible sibling connection.
Source: Swifteradio.com
