
Thereโs joy, and then there is Tanner Smith-level joy.
The star of Netflixโs โLove on the Spectrumโ recently appeared on โThe Kelly Clarkson Show,โ where his trademark enthusiasm skyrocketed to new heights when he received a surprise from his lifelong idol.
During the talk show, Smith sat down with host Kelly Clarkson to talk about the seriesโ third season, which is currently available to stream on the platform. After discussing his recent dates on the reality series, Clarkson reminded Smith of his previous appearance on her show, during which he received a special video message from Jack Black.
Building on this memory, Clarkson discussed Smithโs ongoing dream to meet Black in person.
โI want to be 31 when I meet him,โ Smith said.
โWe asked Jack if he could make another video for you,โ Clarkson added.
Black then appeared on the screen with a big smile and greeted Smith.
โWhatโs up, Tanner? Jack Black, here,โ the actor said in the clip. โI still cannot wait to meet you in person, but Iโm on the road with โA Minecraft Movieโ right now. But luckily, I have insane ninja, kung fu powers, which means I can come through these doors and Iโm gonna see you right now when I come through these doors! Tanner, Iโm here right now!โ
Black then burst through the doors and ran towards the stage. Smith sprang onto his feet, rushed towards the actor and gave him a big embrace.
โJack, itโs you! Jack, Iโm so excited to meet you! Jack! Jack! Iโm so glad I finally get to meet you!โ Smith, filled with enthusiasm, said at lightning speed to Black as they interacted face-to-face for the first time. โJack, Iโm so happy to meet you! Jack, Iโm your biggest fan โcause youโre a great actor and a great singer. So Iโm happy to finally meet you!โ
Later, seated on the couch, Smith continued to enthusiastically shower Black with praise.
โYouโre so handsome. Youโre looking good, Jack,โ Smith continued. โAnd Jack, youโre a great actor, just like me, and youโre very strong too.โ
โI am? You know what, I do work out a little bit now,โ Black replied. โWe should do some weightlifting together. You could teach me some tips.โ
โYes, sir!โ Smith quickly responded. โGuess what, Iโm gonna get your phone number and we can work out together!โ
The honest response made Black burst into laughter. โThis is happening!โ he replied.
As Smithโs excitement continued, Black remarked, โI gotta take off my glasses. My glasses are steaming up,โ before turning to Smith warmly. โHey, I love you on the show, and I canโt wait for the next season. Iโm so happy for you having all of this success and (wonderful) time in your life. And to meet you in person is really amazing for me too.โ
โYeah, Jack,โ Smith replied. โItโs really amazing for me too.โ
Smith then turned to Clarkson with a beaming smile.
โThank you so much, Miss Kelly. Miss Kelly, thank you so much!โ he said. โThis is the best day of my life.โ