Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan opens up about fame, body image, motherhood, and the devastating loss of her 19-year-old sister in her most honest interview ever. Holly reflects on the pressures that shaped her on Geordie Shore, what pushed her into years of cosmetic surgery, and how grief has transformed her life forever.

She shares the emotional final hours before losing her sister, how her family found meaning through organ donation, and why raising awareness has become her deepest purpose. Holly also reveals the hidden cost of reality-TV fame, the online abuse she endured, and the moment she realised she no longer recognised the person she had become.

Now, as a mum and a coach, she’s using her platform to help women build confidence, understand their bodies, and regulate their emotions through her coaching work.

Holly reveals:

◽ How fame magnified her anxiety and body image struggles

◽ The truth about working on Geordie Shore

◽ The heartbreaking final hours of her sister’s life

◽ How organ donation helped her family find meaning in the darkest moment

◽ Why becoming a mum shifted her priorities, patience and perspective

◽ How much she’s spent on cosmetic surgery and her plans for the future

◽ The intimacy rule that’s saved her marriage

◽ How emotional regulation transformed her mental health

◽ The mission behind her new coaching programme for mums

Holly Hagan, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(02:50) Holly Is Not a Geordie

(03:53) How Holly’s Parents' Split Affected Her at Age 7

(06:55) Holly’s Experience of Bullying at School

(10:21) The Persona Holly Developed as a Teenager

(14:58) Partying Up North vs Down South

(16:21) Holly’s Career Aspirations After School

(20:17) How Holly Was Cast in *Geordie Shore*

(24:35) Holly’s Experience Filming Season 1 of *Geordie Shore*

(32:40) Why Holly Returned for Season 2

(34:58) Welfare Then vs Now in Reality TV

(37:02) Geordie Shore's Popularity Peak in 2016

(38:07) Class in the UK and Reality TV Representation

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(41:46) Holly’s Relationship With Kyle From Geordie Shore

(45:13) How Holly and Jacob Met

(48:49) How Their First Child Affected Holly and Jacob’s Relationship

(54:16) How Holly and Jacob Salvaged Their Relationship

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(59:35) Holly’s Relationship With Social Media Today

(01:03:56) Surprise Letter From Sophie Kasaei

(01:07:32) Holly’s Relationship With Her Sister Darci

(01:09:50) Drug-Taking on Nights Out in the UK

(01:10:53) The Events of the Night Darci Died

(01:17:22) Darci’s Legacy Through Organ Donation

(01:21:14) Drug-Related Death Statistics in the UK

(01:22:06) Holly’s Advice After Losing Her Sister

(01:24:58) Thoughts on Grieving a Loved One

(01:29:31) Holly’s Self-Image and First Cosmetic Surgery at 18

(01:33:09) Holly’s Surgery History and How She Feels Today

(01:41:31) Holly’s Retraining and Regulation Practices

(01:47:55) Paul’s Takeaways

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Paul sits down with Cher Lloyd, Myleene Klass and Estelle to hear the truth about working in the music industry. This is not one to be missed!

(00:00) Intro

(00:41) Cher Lloyd Talks Being Sexualised in the Music Industry

(08:34) Myleene's Experience of the 'Wild West' Music Industry

(23:46) Estelle's Experience as a Black Female Artist in the UK Music Industry

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Professional footballer Joshua Cavallo opens up about coming out as the world’s only openly gay active male footballer - and the reality he faced once the headlines faded. From his coach’s immediate response to the fear he’d lose the career he’d worked his whole life for, Josh reveals why so many gay players still feel unable to speak their truth.

Josh reflects on the years he spent living a double life, the isolation that defined his teens, and the moment he finally chose honesty over fear. He also shares the global ripple effect of his coming-out video, the abuse he’s endured in stadiums and online, and how falling in love with fiancé Leighton changed everything.

Josh reveals:

◽ Why he believes LGBTQ+ rights are moving backwards

◽ The family expectations he grew up with and why he felt he could never truly be himself

◽ The double life he lived as a teenager and the mental toll of hiding who he was

◽ The coming out letter he wrote to his family

◽ The conversation with his coaches that changed everything

◽ Why so many gay footballers still stay silent

◽ The homophobia he still faces every day

◽ How he secretly mentors closeted professional players

◽ How he proposed to his partner Leighton 

Josh Cavallo. We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(03:35) How Josh's Maltese Heritage Shaped His Upbringing

(06:11) Paul Shows Josh a Childhood Photo

(07:57) What Josh Learned About Love From His Grandfather

(09:48) When Josh First Realised He Was Gay

(11:27) Josh on Developing and Maintaining a ‘Mask’

(14:22) Support Josh Had Starting Out in the Football Industry

(18:26) Leaving Dating Apps and Meeting His Fiancée

(23:33) How Josh Came Out To His Family

(33:03) How Josh Came Out to His Teammates

(37:20) Public Reaction to Josh Coming Out

(40:20) How Josh Realised He Wanted to Be an Advocate

(42:43) Did the League Embrace Josh’s News?

(43:44) Surprise Video Message For Josh

(46:20) Statistics Around Homophobia in Football

(48:05) Josh’s View on Homophobia in Today’s Football

(49:09) Why Josh Thinks the Problem Is Getting Worse

(51:23) Why Other Athletes Aren’t Coming Out

(52:18) Josh’s Experience of a Homophobic Attack

(54:52) Being on the Cover of Attitude Magazine

(56:26) Too Good To Go Ad

(57:42) Differences Playing Football in Australia vs the UK

(59:51) Times Josh Felt Unsafe on the Pitch

(01:05:21) Mentoring Closeted Footballers

(01:09:16) The Story of Josh's Proposal to His Fiancée

(01:13:35) Video Message From Fiancée Leighton

(01:16:26) Josh and Leighton on Having Children

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(01:21:45) How to Stop the Backslide in Civil Rights

(01:29:40) The Hypocrisy of the Qatar World Cup

(01:34:44) Josh’s Message to the Queer Community

(01:35:31) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:38:29) Paul’s Takeaways

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We sit down with I'm A Celeb stars Kerry Katona, Myleene Klass and Tulisa to discuss the highs and lows of their time in the jungle!

(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Kerry's Experience of Winning 'I'm a Celeb'

(05:46) Myleene's Experience of 'I'm a Celeb' and That White Bikini

(10:46) Tulisa's 'I'm a Celeb' Experience

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Ellie Goldstein was once told she’d never walk or talk. Now she’s danced on Strictly and graced the cover of Vogue. Today, she shares how she proved them all wrong.

Ellie is a model, dancer, and author. She’s worked with Vogue, Gucci, and Adidas, and made history on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. She’s now helping to change how people see learning disabilities in fashion and media.

Her mum, Yvonne, shares the powerful beginning of Ellie’s story. She talks about how doctors broke the news, how they were left alone in a hospital room, and the moment a nurse said, “The last mother who had one of these left it here. Do you want to do that?”

Together, they explain:

◽How Strictly changed Ellie’s life - and why she still trains with Vito 

◽How Vito became more than a dance partner - he’s now family

◽Being ignored by model agencies - to becoming cover star of Vogue

◽Why spray tans and dance became her happy place

◽What she tells young people with learning disabilities chasing their dreams

◽The biggest myths about Down syndrome - and how Ellie proves them wrong

◽ How it felt meeting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

◽The powerful moment she looked in the mirror and said “you’re perfect”

Ellie Goldstein, We Need To Talk.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:09) What Ellie Loved Most About Her Time on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

(03:38) Ellie's Relationship With Her Dance Partner Vito

(08:56) Paul, Ellie and Yvonne Watch Ellie's Cha Cha Cha

(10:48) Paul Gives Ellie a Surprise Gift

(13:21) The Reaction to Ellie Being on Strictly

(14:40) How Ellie Dealt With Comments From the Judges

(15:28) Support From the Strictly Production Team

(16:09) Paul Shows Ellie a Message From Surprise Strictly Judge

(18:42) Ellie's Favourite Dance on Strictly

(19:09) Who Ellie Wants to Win Strictly

(19:32) Ellie and Vito's Pre-Performance Rituals

(20:39) Ellie's Advice to Anyone Facing Challenges

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(23:17) When Ellie First Felt Like a Model

(23:47) Ellie's Statue on the Southbank

(24:27) Ellie's Gucci Campaign

(26:46) How Ellie Started Out in Modelling

(28:46) Ellie's Vogue Cover

(32:01) Meeting Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

(35:07) Ellie's Books

(37:14) Yvonne Shares the Story of Ellie's Birth

(45:33) Down Syndrome Statistics

(45:59) Yvonne on How Her Experience Could Have Been Better

(49:09) How Yvonne Told Ellie About Her Condition

(50:18) What Yvonne and Ellie Appreciate About Each Other

(52:15) Quick Fire Questions for Ellie

(53:17) Ellie's Work as a Mencap Ambassador

(55:16) Paul's Takeaways

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With the return of Selling Sunset, Paul sits down with Bre Tiesi for a candid conversation about fame, motherhood and the honest thoughts about reality TV.

Bre opens up about being thrust into the spotlight, the challenges of being known as “Nick Cannon’s baby mama,” her fight to be respected in luxury real estate, and how she built confidence in an industry dominated by men.

Bre also reflects on the intense backlash, the friendships that didn’t last, and the inner strength that’s carried her from her toughest years to taking centre stage on one of Netflix’s biggest shows.

We’re Talking: Selling Sunset

(00:00) Intro

(00:33) How Bre Joined *Selling Sunset*

(01:22) Revealing Bre and Nick's Relationship to the Public

(02:03) How Bre Got Into Real Estate

(03:37) Gender Disparity in Real Estate

(04:46) Bre's First Big Listing

(05:43) Why Bre Joined *Selling Sunset* Shortly After Giving Birth

(07:12) Bre’s Thoughts on Public Reaction to Her

(09:25) Was Bre Targeted Because of Her Relationship With Nick Cannon?

(12:48) How Bre Feels After 3 Years on the Show

(15:15) Bre's Future Plans

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Made in Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump opens up about life behind reality TV, the advice his aunt Lisa Vanderpump gave him, and the rare liver disease that now means he faces a life-saving transplant.

For the first time, Sam reflects on growing up as part of the Vanderpump family, the pressure of living up to his father’s expectations, and the moment he nearly lost his life to sepsis. He also shares how reality TV unexpectedly helped him process trauma, why he’s determined to use his platform to raise awareness for organ donation, and how love and fatherhood have given him new purpose.

Sam shares:

◽ The truth behind the Vanderpump family legacy 

◽ What his father’s death taught him about love, pride, and approval

◽ How Lisa Vanderpump became a father figure in his life

◽ The terrifying day he went into organ failure 

◽ How Made in Chelsea helped him confront his emotions for the first time

◽ The moment media headlines about his illness broke him

◽ Why he’s now fighting to raise awareness for organ donation and liver disease

◽ The message from his fiancée that left him in tears

Sam Vanderpump. We Need To Talk.

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(00:00) Intro  

(01:56) Sam Addresses Public Perception of the Vanderpumps  

(04:45) What Sam Learned About Love From His Mum and Dad  

(07:31) Sam's Complicated Relationship With His Father  

(12:20) Coping With the Death of Sam's Father  

(14:48) How Reality TV Helped Sam's Mental Health  

(16:40) Why Sam Joined Made In Chelsea  

(24:55) Paul Shows Sam a Childhood Photo  

(29:45) How Authentic Is Made In Chelsea?  

(34:44) Has Made In Chelsea Been Good for Sam's Relationships?  

(37:54) Paul Shows a Message From Sam’s Fiancée Alice  

(41:08) Aura Frames Ad

(42:18) What Type of Father Sam Wants to Be  

(45:11) Sam Explains His Current Health Condition  

(54:37) Key Statistics About Sepsis  

(57:04) Why Sam Needs a Liver Transplant  

(01:01:13) Sam Addresses the Media Storm Around His Health  

(01:04:36) How the Media Storm Affected Sam’s Family and Friends  

(01:06:39) How Organ Donation Works and Why Sam Advocates for It  

(01:14:54) Sam Reads a Letter From His Grandmother  

(01:17:42) Yes I Donate Message

(01:18:58) Liver Transplant Survival Rates Explained  

(01:23:24) Sam’s Mum Shares Her Perspective  

(01:29:42) A Letter From Sam’s Mother  

(01:32:24) Most Memorable Conversation  

(01:38:10) Paul’s Takeaways 

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To mark Transgender Awareness Week, Paul sits down with Married At First Sight’s Ella Morgan and her dad Chris for an honest conversation about identity, acceptance and family.

From navigating misunderstanding to rebuilding their relationship with love and empathy, they share what it means to live authentically and to stand by one another through change.

This episode is about courage and connection - reminding us that everyone deserves to feel safe in who they are.

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) How Paul and Ella Met

(03:05) What Is 'Dead-Naming'?

(04:56) Ella's Relationship History Before MAFS

(07:08) Safety as a Trans Person

(09:47) Ella's Dad Joins the Conversation

(10:42) How Did Chris Find Out About Ella's True Identity?

(14:34) Paul Shows Chris a Picture of Him and Ella from 2001

(16:57) How Chris Handled the Terminology After Learning Ella's True Identity

(18:00) Public Reaction to Ella Presenting as a Woman

(19:25) Ella's Experience with Gender Reassignment Surgery

(20:48) Chris' Experience of Ella's Transition Surgery

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In her first ever solo interview, YouTube creator and mum of four Anna Saccone opens up about the truth behind The SACCONEJOLYs, the hidden pain behind her picture-perfect life, and the moments that almost broke her.

For the first time, Anna shares the real story behind her marriage, her relationship with Jonathan, and the intense pressure of raising a family online while facing constant criticism and scrutiny. She also speaks candidly about her struggles with bulimia, body image, and identity - and how she’s finally learning to live life on her own terms.

Anna shares:

This conversation includes discussion of eating disorders and baby loss. We’ve included support links below, along with the organisation Anna mentions in the episode, which provides resources for transgender healthcare:

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(00:00) Intro

(01:31) Why Anna Decided to Do This Podcast Without Jonathan

(02:39) Anna's Experience Growing Up in Baltimore

(05:46) How That Affected Anna's Relationship With Her Dad

(05:47) Moving From Baltimore to Cork

(12:15) The Beginnings of Anna's Eating Disorder

(14:28) Meeting Jonathan & Quitting University

(17:05) What Anna Initially Saw in Jonathan

(23:43) How Anna and Jonathan Started on YouTube

(28:05) Surprise Message From Jonathan

(30:01) Anna's Struggle With Bulimia

(32:48) Anna's Advice for Anyone Going Through an Eating Disorder

(36:24) How the Growth of the YouTube Channel Affected Anna

(42:44) Why Anna Thinks They’ve Been So Popular on YouTube

(47:14) How Anna Deals With Online Criticism

(58:03) Transgender Statistics in the UK and Anna’s View on the Current Climate

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(1:05:13) Anna’s Perspective on Featuring Her Children on Social Media

(1:16:03) How Motherhood Impacted Anna

(1:17:54) Struggling to Connect With Other Mums

(1:22:57) Jonathan’s Gender Identity

(1:25:54) How Anna Feels About the Negativity Directed Toward Jonathan

(1:31:00) Dealing With Online Hate

(1:33:30) Quick Fire Questions for Anna

(1:39:05) Final Question: Anna’s Decision to Retrain in Nutrition

(1:41:15) Most Memorable Conversation

(1:45:32) Paul’s Takeaways

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In honour of Anti-Bullying Week, we sit down with Nadiya Hussain, Megan Barton-Hanson, and Calum Scott to discuss their personal experiences with bullying and the profound impact it’s had on their lives. From childhood trauma to online harassment, these three open up about the struggles they faced and how they found strength in their vulnerability.

We're Talking Bullying.

(00:00) Intro

(00:39) Nadiya's experience of bullying growing up

(07:54) Megan's experience of bullying at school

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(13:38) Calum's experience of coming out and the subsequent bullying

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