Influencer Ed Matthews Livestreams Surprising Encounter with Ringo Starr

Ed Matthews, a British YouTuber and Kick streamer, livestreamed an unexpected encounter with Ringo Starr at Heathrow Airport. While in the airport lounge, Matthews did not recognize Starr, who was wearing a mask but briefly revealed his face to the viewers.

When Starr approached Matthews asking if he was 'on the radio,' Matthews asked where he was from, and Starr replied, 'I'm from Liverpool.' Matthews then mentioned he had just come from Manchester, leading Starr to respond, 'We must be brothers.' Starr's wife, Barbara Bach, inquired about Matthews' health after noticing him coughing and sniffling, to which Matthews admitted he was feeling under the weather.

After Starr and his team departed, Matthews confessed to his livestream audience that he did not know who the man was, asking, 'Beatle Ringo? Who is that? Who the fuck is Beatle Ringo? Is he on one of them statues from Liverpool?' Following this, Matthews took a crash course in Beatles history, which proved fortuitous as he ended up sitting next to Starr on his flight.

The two took a selfie together, which Matthews later shared on Instagram. This amusing encounter highlights the unpredictable nature of influencer culture and how social media can turn simple interactions into viral moments.

According to Stereogum, the incident showcases how influencers can find themselves in surprising situations with legendary celebrities.