Invite Only

Invite Only

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Invite Only episodes

  • Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette and Aljaz on returning to dancing after the birth of their daughter Lyra

    Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Janette Manrara opens up about the bond she and Aljaz Skorjanec with their daughter Lyra, saying they are still in awe of her.

    In an emotional joint interview with the Invite Only podcast, the Strictly: It Takes Two star goes on to admit the connection wasn't instant, as her painful C-section prevented her from holding Lyra at first. 

    Invite Only is a Sunday Mirror podcast presented by Laura Armstrong and Nicola Fahey, editors of the No Filter column, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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    38 min
  • Mollie Pearce on The Traitors, Claudia Winkleman, and breaking down stigma around stoma bags and disability

    Mollie Pearce tells the Invite Only podcast how Claudia Winkleman privately comforted her after she was left devastated by The Traitors winner Harry Clark's trickery. 


    The model and campaigner admits she’s still plagued by nightmares about the show but is grateful for the experience, which has helped her break down stigma around stoma bags and disability.


    Invite Only is a Sunday Mirror podcast presented by Laura Armstrong and Nicola Fahey, editors of the No Filter column, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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    49 min
  • Sara Davies on secret supper clubs with her Dragons' Den stars, supporting Strictly's Amy Dowden, and not recognising Gary Neville

    Sara Davies tells the Invite Only podcast about how she supported Amy Dowden through her breast cancer battle as the much-loved pro dancer took an emotional step back from Strictly Come Dancing.

    The entrepreneur also gives a sneak peak into life behind the scenes on Dragons' Den with secret supper clubs and VERY expensive wine.

    She also has confessed she didn’t know what Dragons' Den cameo star Gary Neville looked like when he joined the show. The entrepreneur was left red-faced when the Manchester United legend rocked up to the dressing room and she didn’t recognise him. 

    Invite Only is a Sunday Mirror podcast presented by Laura Armstrong and Nicola Fahey, editors of the No Filter column, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Will.i.am on working with Britney Spears, lunch with Lady Gaga, and a potential collab with a very different Fergie

    Super producer will.i.am has opened up about Britney Spears’ fight for freedom, saying he believes she’ll never quit music and may even tour again. He also has high praise for the Britney Army - even if they haven't always seen eye to eye.

    The Voice UK judge also exclusively tells us all about THAT four-hour meeting with Lady Gaga at an LA restaurant last November. 

    The Black Eyed Peas star also chats about his new album, Olly Murs leaving The Voice, and a potential music collaboration with a very different Fergie.

    Invite Only is a Sunday Mirror podcast presented by Laura Armstrong and Nicola Fahey, editors of the No Filter column, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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    36 min
  • Jo Wood on modelling, the rock and roll years and Strictly

    In a candid chat about her love life, entrepreneur Jo confesses that she would rather stay single than be taken advantage of again. The 68-year-old recalls a particularly telling encounter she had with one boyfriend just before lockdown.

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    59 min
  • Front row for Kylie's first Vegas residency

    Laura makes a last-minute dash to Las Vegas for the very first night of Kylie's Las Vegas residency. It's a time zone nightmare when she catches up with Nicola (10am UK time) after the show (3am Vegas time) to breakdown the Pop Princess' bold new show, chat about Britney's new ally and first thoughts on Robbie William's new Netflix documentary.

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    26 min
  • Dame Kelly Holmes on coming out, mental health and lockdown love

    Kelly Holmes opens up about finding love after bravely coming out last year. The double Olympic champion is now dating a fellow fitness fan named Louise, who she has asked to move in with her.

    Ahead of the release of new memoir, Unique, she talks with Nicola and Laura about her struggles during Covid, finding a new community of celebrity supporters and finding love in lockdown.

    Dame Kelly's new memoir Unique is available from 9th November 2023 on Amazon.

    For further support and advice around mental health see mind.org.uk

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    35 min
  • Samantha Barks on Mamma Mia show, Hollywood and the life of a West End Star

    The 'Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream' judge says she jumped at the chance to appear on the new ITV show to prove to all the wannabes that winning really isn’t everything.


    Samantha joins Nicola and Laura to talk TV talent shows, the gruelling schedule of life on the West End and acting with Hollywood A-Listers.

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    41 min
  • McFly on being more rock 'n' soul

    Invite Only welcomed Harry, Dougie, Tom and Danny during a break in rehearsals for the upcoming McFly tour.

    The four-piece reveal how they let loose after their adrenaline-fuelled shows and what fans can expect from the tour. Nicola and Laura ask them about their bucket lists, Tom talks about the outpouring of support for Strictly's Amy Dowden, and how they find accepting awards to be 'cringe'.

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    33 min
  • Siva Kaneswaran on gruelling Celebrity SAS challenges

    The Wanted's Siva sits down with Nicola and Laura to discuss the gruelling challenges of taking part in the Channel 4 show. He talks about needing therapy after Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, how he remains inspired by late bandmate Tom Parker and doing 8 shows a week on the tour of musical, La Bamba!

    Contains adult language.

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    53 min

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Have you ever wondered what a celebrity is like when the camera isn't rolling? Or what the real story behind that headline is?