And then, he remembered.
“I had this idea for a show that was a mix of what I like to do, which is to go out and meet people, hear their story, be funny and share my story,” explains Bones, who serves as both host and executive producer of the new series. “But also, I wanted to pull in some of the elements of my favorite shows as well — ones that I watched, that have moved me.”
And there were many to pick from.
“I thinkAn Idiot Abroadis very funny,” he says. “I likeExtreme Makeover: Home Edition.There’s a little bit ofDirty Jobsin there at times. There’s even someJackassin there. So, I took small elements from all these shows, but then I took a whole lot of what I do too.”
“We had this idea for me to go out and not only challenge myself but get the stories from folks who have been through a lot, either coming from a really tough background, or having been through a struggle later in their lives,” explains Bones, who remains the youngest-ever inductee into the prestigious National Radio Hall of Fame. “I can relate to that coming from where I come from.”
The past of Bones has long been infused into his story, a story of humble beginnings for the kid from a small town in Arkansas. And it’s this adversity and Bones' respect for it within others that shines through every episode of his new show. “Hopefully, people will watch this and see that they’re not alone,” he says.
“It’s mostly about their story, but then I go try to do what they do, and then I compete in it as well,” concludes the Season 27 winner ofDancing with the Stars. “It’s been an exhausting show, but one that I have felt helped me grow too.”
“It was the craziest thing we’ve ever done,” Bones explains. “But I think, in terms of our relationship, we learned a lot about each other. I learned just how resilient and strong she is. And if there’s a challenge, she’s going to hit it head-on.”
“I don’t think I learned anything about you,” Parker tells Bones during the PEOPLE interview, with a slight chuckle. “But it solidified things I already knew, like you are very supportive, and you’re encouraging and always have my back.”
source: people.com
