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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

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George’s YouTube:

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George’s Instagram:

/ georgeclarkeey

George’s Twitter:

/ clarke13george

00:00 – Kicking Things Off + My TikTok Hot Take

03:02 – Wild Tour Stories & Behind-the-Scenes Moments

05:53 – How I Ended Up Dancing on Strictly (and What Went Down)

08:55 – TV Life: Live Shows, Chaos & Unexpected Moments

12:03 – Strictly Secrets: Food, Backstage Routine & More

15:03 – The Emotional Side of Performing (Yep, I Nearly Cried)

18:05 – What You DON’T See: Production Tricks & Crowd Reactions

29:26 – Handling Curveballs in Dance Competitions

32:43 – Public Voting: The Stress, The Drama, The Reality

35:11 – Dealing With Online Hate (and Staying Sane)

38:00 – How Content Creators Actually Shape These Shows

42:40 – More Strictly BTS: The Stuff Nobody Talks About

45:29 – How Dance Styles & Performances Have Evolved

51:26 – Where Content Creation in Entertainment Is Heading

56:40 – Why Good Partnerships Make or Break a Dance

01:01:10 – Looking Back: What the Whole Experience Taught Me

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Max Balegde Reveals His Plans For Going On Strictly!

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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotli...

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHf...

Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

Tiktok:

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Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotli...

Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

/ @max_balegde

George’s YouTube:

/ @georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_...

George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkee...

Max’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igs...

George’s Instagram:

/ georgeclarkeey

George’s Twitter:

/ clarke13george

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

02:41 Strictly Come Dancing Insights

05:34 The Challenges of Competition

08:24 Behind the Scenes of Strictly

11:32 The Importance of VTs

14:27 Reflections on the Competition

17:23 Community Engagement and Support

20:17 Upcoming Performances and Predictions

23:14 Musical Week Excitement

26:06 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234

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Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

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Instagram:

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@max_balegde

George’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1

George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1

Max’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

George’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/

George’s Twitter:

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'Betterhelp 👉 Be at your best. Consider therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/TUH for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.'

Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl

Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

Tiktok:

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Instagram:

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@max_balegde

George’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1

George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1

Max’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

George’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/

George’s Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Clarke13George

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline

02:51 Fashion Choices and Personal Style

05:38 Health and Illness Experiences

08:34 Red Carpet Experiences and Celebrity Encounters

11:34 Stranger Things Premiere and TikTok Awards

14:22 Behind the Scenes of Celebrity Interviews

17:25 Live Stream Mishaps and Misunderstandings

22:29 Stranger Things and TikTok Fame

25:47 Reflections on Mental Health and Therapy

28:06 The Journey of Strictly Come Dancing

29:40 The Pressure of Competition and Performance

32:32 The Excitement of Blackpool Week

38:25 The Fun and Challenges of Dance

43:26 Celebrating Personal Milestones in Dance

50:41 Judging and Feedback in Dance Competitions

52:27 Exploring Iconic Venues

54:28 Anticipating the Australian Tour

56:17 Travel Plans and Excitement

58:00 Dilemmas of Daily Life

01:01:56 The Thrill of Gambling

01:03:37 Balancing Witchcraft and Love Life

01:04:19 The Gendered Perception of Magic

01:07:55 School Memories and Embarrassing Moments

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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl

Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

Tiktok:

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Instagram:

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@max_balegde

George’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1

George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1

Max’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

George’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/

George’s Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Clarke13George

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Useless Hotline

02:56 Hotel Room Shenanigans

05:59 The Evolution of Influencer Events

09:00 Memorable Experiences with Brands

13:36 The Sports Direct Event

14:51 Reflections on Past Experiences

17:21 Looking Back on Influencer Life

21:12 Dreaming of the Future

23:59 Nostalgia and Reflection

26:07 Touring Down Under

31:04 Strictly Come Dancing Journey

39:07 Emotional Connections in Dance

40:15 Creating Lasting Memories Through Performance

41:29 Raising Awareness Through Personal Experiences

42:23 The Anxiety of Premieres and Public Events

44:41 Reflections on Film and Adaptation

46:53 The Humor in Celebrity Encounters

48:46 The Joy of Reading and Personal Growth

53:08 Experiencing Hollywood Glamour

58:11 The Excitement of Future Interviews

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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl

Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

Tiktok:

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Instagram:

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@max_balegde

George’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1

George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1

Max’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

George’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/

George’s Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Clarke13George

00:00 Kicking Things Off (and Dealing with Tech Chaos)

02:54 Health Scares and Random Life Struggles

05:49 Dance Outfits and Performance Disasters

08:37 Vegas Madness and Gambling Gone Wrong

11:23 What Gambling Taught Us (Yes, Really)

12:19 The Rollercoaster of Vegas Wins and Losses

15:24 Wild Encounters in Sin City

16:56 Celebrity Spotting — Our Brush with Fame

18:38 Beating Self-Doubt on the Strictly

20:49 The Pressure of Song Choice

24:02 Competition Life: Finding the Right Style

27:25 The Art of Moving Without Looking Weird

28:37 Dealing with Being Watched Constantly

29:32 When Privacy Isn’t Private Anymore

31:43 The Messy Morals of Paparazzi Culture

33:24 Meeting Fans and Feeling the Love

34:50 The Crumbl Cookie Situation Is Crazy

37:23 What’s Coming Next on The Useless Hotline

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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234

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Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@max_balegde

George’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1

George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1

Max’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

George’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/

George’s Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Clarke13George

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Get tickets to our Now Hiring tour here: https://linktr.ee/nowhiringtour

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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234

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Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

Tiktok:

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Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@max_balegde

George’s YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1

George’s TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1

Max’s Instagram:

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

George’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/

George’s Twitter:

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In this bonus episode, Max - armed with voice notes from George - appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where Max dishes out five prizes across five categories created especially for him.

Listen in as Max picks his winners for awards such as The Best Reality TV Personality of All Time, the Best British Meme, and More!

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 Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday.

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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk for product availability, which may vary.

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Welcome to The Useless Hotline hosted by Max Balegde and George Clarke. A place to send your queries and dilemmas no matter how big, small, weird, or embarrassing. We can’t guarantee good advice or that you will leave a changed person, but we can guarantee that this is a useless hotline.

Subscribe and join us every Sunday as we tackle your problems head on and on occasion will be helped by some faces you may recognise on a trial shift.

Submit your queries/ dilemmas here:

[email protected]

OR 

Send a voice note to our Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

You can also listen here:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-useless-hotline/id1656588234 

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5zHCHHfKk6b3m2VLJA0tIl 

Why not follow our socials so you don’t miss out on any of the latest news?

Tiktok: 

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Instagram:

https://instagram.com/theuselesshotlinepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

Hosts Socials:

Max’s YouTube: 

https://youtube.com/@max_balegde 

George’s YouTube: 

https://youtube.com/@georgeclarke

Max’s TikTok: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@max_balegde?_t=8XhDjkFsoX0&_r=1 

George’s TikTok: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@georgeclarkeey?_t=8XhDmpUzS21&_r=1 

Max’s Instagram: 

https://instagram.com/max_balegde?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 

George’s Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/georgeclarkeey/ 

Max’s Twitter:

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