‘Desperate Housewives’ Star Mocked Over Business Class Rant
Barrowman is being criticized for his “entitled” complaints, but the star says he paid top-dollar for his seats.
Actor John Barrowman is facing backlash and accusations of “entitlement” after he complained about a Business Class experience on social media.
Known for roles in Doctor Who and Desperate Housewives, the 59-year-old actor ranted about a flight he took from Los Angeles to London, complaining that the service was “shady” and that he didn’t receive any free pajamas and was given the wrong meal order.
Barrowman tagged American Airlines, saying in a since-deleted video, saying, “Hi American, we have paid for the flagship service.”

Screenshot/X
“The tickets were very expensive, and we get on thinking we’d get pajamas with the flagship service,” he said, pointing to his father and husband behind him in their aircraft seats. “Then you apparently only give them to the first two rows in business class. What’s that all about? So far you’re not batting very high.”
ADVERTISEMENT
He added, “Meal order wrong and then told we don’t have exactly what everyone else is getting on the flight when we all have flagship service. Can you explain? Thank you.”
Get the best of Obsessed delivered right to your inbox
By clicking “SUBSCRIBE” you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The former Dancing on Ice contestant chalked up the experience to “shady and bad customer service.” Barrowman also stipulated that the flight tickets were “expensive.”
While his complaints went beyond the pajamas, Barrowman has faced widespread backlash on social media. He has since deleted the video.

John Barrowman is known for TV shows such as “Torchwood.”
Frank Ockenfels / Starz
“How on Earth was he expected to have a little sleep halfway across the Atlantic without being given pajamas? This is so cruel. How will he ever recover from this shocking incident?” quipped one user on X.
Several others called out his “entitlement” and called him a “diva.”
Another wrote, “Stop moaning about a pair of pajamas, if you paid business class you can afford a pair yourself!”
Others, however, defended the star.
“To be fair if you pay a lot of money for a service then I’d expect the service I paid for,” one person said on X.
“I’m in no way a fan of John Barrowman, but how do people have an issue with him asking for something he’s paid for?” wrote another.
Obsessed with pop culture and entertainment? Follow us on Substack and YouTube for even more coverage.
Register below to read this article for free or subscribe
to unlock unlimited access to The Daily Beast.
Monthly
$1
First month then $5.99/month
Annual
$35
First year then $59.99/year
Premium
$79
First year then $119.99/year
*Substack access provided by the next business day, using your subscription email. Choosing the Premium plan constitutes your permission to share your subscription email with Substack and your agreement to Substack’s Privacy Policy.
Already have an account? Sign In
Looks like you already have a subscription!
You're all set!
Thanks for subscribing.


ADVERTISEMENT
Sign in or create an account
Login dialog
Loading comments…
ADVERTISEMENT