It's not all glamour being a Backstreet Boy. Sometimes you have to fit in interviews wherever you happen to be - even the toilet! Yep, SMASH HITS' most recent interview took place in a loo in Birmingham, with the fellas squeezed between the sink and the cubicles! (We kid you not!) However, as always, the Backstreet Boys were perfect gents! (Hoho!) As they talked, SMASH HITS examined the fellas' body language. What did they REALLY think of the questions? Which ones didn't they like answering? What did they're clothes say about them? were they calm or jittery, and how did they react to one another? And what innermost thoughts were they trying to hide?
NICK: BRIAN: KEVIN: A.J.: HOWIE:
Written by Alex Needham and Kirstin Watson.
WHAT'S HE WEARING? Dark blue Guess jeans with turn-ups, a white Seal Team T-shirt with an eagle motif, white zip-up Nike trainers and a huge, gold BSB medallion he designed himself.
WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE? His long, blond, highlighted hair issoft and glossy. He has the odd zit (but still looks gorgeous), and his lips are pink and full. His nails are calciumflecked and bitten.
WHAT DOES HE SOUND LIKE? Nck is cheeky, friendly and chatty in conversation. He used to be a bit shy during interviews but has blossomed in confidence.
WHAT IS HE REALLY LIKE? Relaxed and laidback, Nick maintains eye contact and tilts his head when listening to people. He's expressive with his hands, touches his heart area a lot and leans foreward when discussing a subject he feels passionate about. When thinking hard, he gazes upwards and smacks his lips together. Under pressure, however, Nick's body language changes. He crosses his arms and legs defensively ans taps his foot nervously, fiddling with his necklace and trainers until he's back on safer ground.
WHAT'S HE WEARING? A fluffy maroon tank top and a blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up, showing his hairy arms and a silver watch. Pale blue baggy jeans and maroon work boots complet the casual-but-smart look.
WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE? When you talk to Brian, he looks you straight in the eye. His piercing blue peepers sparkle when he's on the subject of basketball, and his voice sounds warmer too. He's freckly, with a fluffy fringe.
WHAT DOES HE SOUND LIKE? Brian has a Southern American accent (ie. he tawuks lahk theeyus). He also imitates other accents during the interview - for instance he slips into Irish when he mentions Dublin. He's polite and never swears. He also imitates the noice of guns and cars extremely convincingly!
WHAT IS HE REALLY LIKE? The poor fella's voice trembles when he mentions his upcoming (heart)surgery. He also dislikes answering questions about Aaron Carter - when asked, he folds his arms and tiptoes around the subjekt. At all other times, though, his unguarded body language demonstrates what a straightforward chap he is.
WHAT'S HE WEARING? A knitted hat with the American flag on it, a black Stone Island fleece over a grey T-shirt (with the label sticking up at the back), green combat trews and black work boots. He has a diamond earring, a black beard and a moustache. He's wearing a silver watch, like Brian, and leather bands on his wrist.
WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE? Kevin smiles secretly to himself a lot. His browny-green eyes are often a bit downcast, but he perks up no end when the discussion turns to trendy restaurant Momo. Besides this passion for posh grub, he's quite thin.
WHAT DOES HE SOUND LIKE? He's a sofly-spoken chap, but he has a very sudden laugh when he opens his mouth really wide and bends down as if to elbow you in the ribs. What tickles him? A.J.'s enormous trews.
WHAT IS HE REALLY LIKE? Kevin folds his arms defensively when he's talking, and sometimes strokes hid beard thoughtfully. He's also a very gentle fella - when he spots a spider in the room, Kev carefully rescues it and puts it outside.
WHAT'S HE WEARING? Outrageous furry army trousers, white vest showing his huge "Da Bone" tatoo, silver ropes on his neck and wrist, and two big rings on each hand.
WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE? Beneath his trademark shades, you can see him trying to catch your eye. Make contact and you're sucked in - A.J. simply oozes charisma. His tight, brown curls peek over his goggles.
WHAT DOES HE SOUND LIKE? His voice shifts between flirty to comical (his English accent is brilliantly over-the-top), which means you have to take most of what he says with a pinch of salt. When he's being serious, he'll go quiet and lean towards you. But mostly he leans back and lets rip - he wants the whole room to hear his jokes!
WHAT IS HE REALLY LIKE? Sharp and brimming with confidence, AJ fields questions with ease, and his answers are accompanied by extravagant hand gestures. Towards the end of the interview, however, AJ's energy begind to flag and he sprawl back on a nearby sink.
WHAT'S HE WEARING? A black-and-white dogtooth-patterned sweatshirt, smart black jeans and shiny lace-up boots. his hair's neatly slicked back, and he's wearing a gold ring and earring.
WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE? Hopwie's face is very open, and he smiles a lot during conversation. he maintains eyecontact unless asked a personal question when he becomes a bit shy and looks to AJ for support. AJ usually comes back with a saucy comment, causing Howie to break into an embarrassed grin.
WHAT DOES HE SOUND LIKE? He has a soft, high voice which shows the warmth of his caracter, and with his big brown eyes it's no wonder they call him Sweet D.
WHAT IS HE REALLY LIKE? Comparede with AJ, Howie's very quiet. He apologises for being late, and takes care to shake hands with everyone. He tries to answer every question interestingly and sincerely, even coming up to SMASH HITS after the interview to answer a question we asked half an hour before! He and AJ are obviously great friends - the perfect double act.
