Insight: April 23

Most of us had a favourite singer, or posters of celebrities on our walls growing up. For some, being a super fan is a part of every day life — but what happens when our idols let us down?

This week’s Insight meets the superfans of Justin Bieber, Kylie Minogue, Harry Potter and more. It was due to screen earlier this month but was delayed.

Lara Jones was more than just a fan of singer Justin Bieber.

After years of following his career, watching his every interview, buying every piece of merchandise, and even tracking his movements around the globe, she felt she knew him

“I had built such a strong connection to him,” Lara told Insight.

“I felt like I understood him. I felt like he would understand me.

“And if we did get the chance to meet, I think I truly believed that he would fall in love with me.”

After years of trying desperately to meet Bieber, one short conversation changed everything for Lara.

Her friend had won a competition to meet the star in Melbourne, and brought Lara along.

“We were so excited,” Lara said. “We planned out all these questions we would ask him.”

“When we did meet him, he wasn’t rude. He didn’t do anything wrong. But he really just didn’t have anything to say,” Lara said.

8:30pm Tuesday on SBS.