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Fatone on *NSYNC: JC Was 'Mr. Suave'
13 Aug
Summary
- Joey Fatone identified JC Chasez as the 'Mr. Suave' member of *NSYNC.
- Fatone described himself as the 'bad boy' of the group.
- Fatone and Lance Bass are hosting 'Cocktail Wars' on E!.
Joey Fatone recently disclosed which *NSYNC member embodied the persona of "Mr. Suave" during the group's heyday. In a conversation with PEOPLE, Fatone, alongside Lance Bass, reflected on the distinct roles each band member played.
Fatone characterized himself as the "bad boy" of *NSYNC, while Bass identified himself as the "safe choice." Fatone then pointed to JC Chasez as the group's "Mr. Suave," describing his own persona as simply "flirty."
Fatone also humorously recalled Justin Timberlake's early "ramen" hairstyle. He and Bass are now co-hosting "Cocktail Wars" on E!, a series of 10 themed challenges that premiered on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
The show includes guest judges like Lauren Graham and Seth Green. Additionally, Fatone and Bass recently reunited on stage in May 2026, performing their hit "It's Gonna Be Me" at Broadway's & Juliet.
