It's the 50th episode of Barely Contained and Chris Beckett and Matt Withers are reunited in person to survey the latest harmful emissions of showbiz journalism and pledge to achieve net zero in listening figures by 2030. Featuring Steve McFadden's fold-up bike purchase, Sabrina Elba's head-turning bob, Ronnie O'Sullivan's royal role concerns and a Tipping Point contestant's distracting facial hair.

The 50th episode extravaganza

A monthly review of the best, worst and most absurd of online celebrity journalism in the UK. Hosted by Chris Beckett and Matt Withers.

Comedy

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction, Nadia Sawalha's sad eight-word childhood admission and Richard Madeley's icy privates.

Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction and Richard Madeley's icy privates

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Flavor Flav slamming Jelly Roll's trolls, Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury and Alan Titchmarsh's slug hatred.

Flavor Flav slams Jelly Roll trolls and Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Bruce Forsyth's unstoppable libido, Megan McKenna's huge cake fail and Jade Thirlwall's driving test error.

Bruce Forsyth's unstoppable libido

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Gemma Collins comparing herself to Jesus, Kevin Costner getting a puppy and Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford's practical jokes.

Gemma Collins' Jesus comparison

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Piers Morgan's pigeon lady fury, Thylane Blondeau's sunglasses battle and Kim Kardashian's third thumb.

The 50th episode extravaganza

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