Top 10 Most Memorable Dr. Phil Guests

Some Dr. Phil guests just stay in your brain longer than others. Maybe it's the way they talk. Maybe it's the wild story they tell. Maybe it's just the sheer chaos they bring to the stage. Whatever the reason, certain people show up on that set and instantly become part of pop culture. You don't always remember their names, but you remember them. The way they stared down Dr. Phil like they were the host, or how they said something so outrageous you had to rewind and make sure you actually heard it right.

This list is all about who stood out the most to you. Maybe you're drawn to the ones who sparked a thousand memes, or maybe you've got a soft spot for the ones whose stories were just too bizarre to ignore. Whatever your reason, your votes help shape this list into something that reflects just how wild this show can get.
The Top Ten
Danielle Bregoli Danielle Bregoli appeared on Dr. Phil in 2016 at age 13, gaining viral fame for her phrase "Cash me ousside, how bow dah?". Following the show, she was sent to Turn-About Ranch, a teen residential facility, where she later alleged experiencing abuse. She later became a rapper under the name Bhad Bhabie and has spoken out about her experiences at the ranch.

Her out-of-control behavior was pretty memorable, what with stealing cars and threatening the audience.

Aneska Lenardon Aneska Lenardon was featured on Dr. Phil at age 12 due to her aggressive behavior and violent outbursts, which concerned her parents. Her family described her as having a sudden personality change after a head injury at age 3. The show explored possible medical and psychological explanations for her behavior.

This girl was a bit terrifying. Her behavior was incredibly disturbing.

I'm pretty sure she was acting that way due to a traumatic brain injury.

Destoni Alderman Destoni Alderman appeared on Dr. Phil at age 14, with her mother seeking help for Destoni's aggressive and volatile behavior. The show discussed Destoni's traumatic past, including her father's incarceration, as potential factors in her behavior. Dr. Phil offered resources to assist Destoni and her family in addressing these issues.

I remember how incredibly angry she was.

When someone has as much anger as she did, there's always some sort of reason, and I'm pretty sure in her case, it was because her dad left her and she felt that she couldn't open up to her mom.

Haley Leek Haley Leek appeared on Dr. Phil believing she was pregnant with the second coming of Jesus. The show addressed her delusion and provided her with medical evaluations. Haley later acknowledged her belief was false and thanked Dr. Phil for his assistance.

This woman believed that she was pregnant with a religious figure and that Eminem was her father.

She was obviously suffering from delusions. I feel kind of bad for her.

Zachary Davis Zachary Davis was interviewed on Dr. Phil after being convicted of murdering his mother with a sledgehammer at age 15. He discussed the events leading up to the crime and his mental state during the interview. The episode aimed to understand the psychological factors contributing to his actions.

This guy was a literal murderer. Of course this episode will be memorable.

Susan Schofield Susan Schofield appeared on Dr. Phil multiple times regarding her claims that her children suffered from schizophrenia. Her ex-husband and others questioned the validity of these diagnoses, suggesting possible Munchausen syndrome by proxy. In 2021, Susan's parental rights were terminated, and her children were placed in protective custody.

Many believe that she was feigning illness (schizophrenia) in her two kids, Jani and Bodhi.

I actually read her husband's book, and it's possible that their first daughter, Jani, was actually schizophrenic, but she was obviously faking it in Bodhi.

Burke Ramsey Burke Ramsey, brother of JonBenét Ramsey, gave his first public interview in 2016 on Dr. Phil, nearly 20 years after her murder. He discussed his memories of the night JonBenét was killed and addressed public speculation about his involvement. Burke maintained his innocence and suggested an intruder was responsible for his sister's death.

JonBenet Ramsey's older brother Burke was on Dr. Phil, and his episode was pretty memorable as he kept smiling throughout the episode.

Some people believe that he was nervous, while others believe it was because he was hiding something. There are many theories, and I honestly don't know which one I believe.

Romina Garcia Romina Garcia appeared on Dr. Phil advocating that domestic abuse could be a sign of love, a stance that drew widespread criticism. She gained notoriety for her controversial views and online presence. Romina passed away in 2016 at the age of 19.

This guest personally stuck with me because she literally defended abuse. She claimed that someone physically hitting their significant other shows how much they love them.

That's wrong on so many levels.

Tanya Ramirez Tanya Ramirez, a former teacher, appeared on Dr. Phil after pleading guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. She discussed the incident and her subsequent lawsuit against the student and his mother. The episode examined the legal and ethical implications of her actions.

This woman had a sexual relationship with a seventeen-year-old student, and she thought that it was "justified" and "normal" because it happened outside of school.

No, just... no.

Nicholas Brendon Actor Nicholas Brendon appeared on Dr. Phil to discuss his struggles with depression and substance abuse. During the interview, he walked off the set when questioned about his recent arrests and personal issues. Brendon later explained he was not ready to confront those topics publicly at that time.

He stormed off set due to Dr. Phil picking apart his mistakes instead of actually supporting him.

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