Back home in New Zealand, armed with the sage words of his celebrity mentor, Ben then attempts to emulate their road to success in his own misguided fashion.

Celebrity interviews included, action movie star Steven Seagal, Spice Girl Mel B, pop sensation Kesha, rock legends Alice Cooper and Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora, Hustler founder Larry Flynt, hip hop stars Flavor Flav and Vanilla Ice, The Nanny Fran Drescher and skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

In 2011, two one off specials of WANNA-BEn broadcast on TV3 based around key events in New Zealand - the Rugby World Cup and the General Election.

Series 2 of Wanna-Ben screened in early 2012 and featured interviews with TV presenter Jerry Springer, rock star Bret Michaels, Wrestler Hulk Hogan, actors Henry Winkler and Gary Busey, Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, boxer George Foreman, environmental activist Erin Brockovich and comedic singer "Weird Al" Yankovic.

In 2011, before filming began on Series 2, Boyce shaved off his trademark dreadlocks to raise money for those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

An actor dressed as a pilot tried to access airside at the domestic terminal though one of the gates, saying he left his security pass on the plane.