Timberlake Snubbed By Sporting Hero

4 weeks ago 18th Oct 06:30

Justin Timberlake was devastated when he met his sporting hero, American football star Peyton Manning - and the quarterback had no idea who he was.

Timberlake bumped into Manning at a charity bash back in 1998, while the singer was in boyband 'N Sync, and shortly after the athlete had turnedpro with the Indianapolis Colts.

He thought I worked at the bowling alley. - The best bit of the story is, I didn't really know what to do, so I went and got him some bowling shoesJustin Timberlake

He was thrilled because Manning had played for Timberlake's favourite college team, the University of Tennessee (UT) - but the meeting turned sour when the young star was confused for hired help.

Timberlake says, "I met Peyton Manning at a charity bowling event. I was still a teenager at the time, I was really excited to meet him. I said,'You played for UT and I'm from Tennessee', and, 'It's really great to meet you.'" He said, 'That's great kid.

Size 11 and a half.' He thought I worked at the bowling alley.

"The best bit of the story is, I didn't really know what to do, so I went and got him some bowling shoes".