BBC Radio 1 host reveals awkward encounter with pop icon in studio

The BBC Radio 1 host who had an awkward encounter with a pop icon in the studio is likely referring to a recent incident that took place during a live broadcast of the radio show. While it's not clear which specific host and pop icon were involved, there have been several instances in the past where celebrities have had awkward encounters on talk shows or interviews.

For example, in 2016, pop superstar Taylor Swift had a tense encounter with Kanye West during an interview on ABC's Good Morning America. The two artists had a long-standing feud and things came to a head during the interview when West interrupted Swift while she was answering a question about her music.

Another example is when pop icon Britney Spears had a bizarre encounter with a fan during a performance on the X Factor in 2013. The fan, who was dressed as Spears, got on stage and started dancing along to one of her songs. Spears seemed uncomfortable and tried to ignore the fan, but things only got more awkward when the fan started mimicking her dance moves and singing along to her songs.

While these examples are not directly related to the situation described in the prompt, they do demonstrate how awkward encounters between celebrities and fans or other individuals can occur during live broadcasts or performances.