In March 2000, it was revealed in The Big Breakfast (1992) that he was born
exactly at the time when Bobby Charlton scored for England, UK against
Mexico in 1966.
It was announced at the Montreux television festival
that Johnny has signed a "unique" two-year deal with the BBC, which will
enable him to work on a wide range of TV projects as a writer and
performer. (April 30, 2001)
Johnny is an avid supporter of Chelsea Football Club (England). He
Travelled to Sweden to see Chelsea win the European Cup winners cup in
1998 and spent the best part of the next day 14th May 1998,
broadcasting live on The Big Breakfast (1992) morning show with images and details of the big moment in Sweden with his friends.