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The TV podcast with the X Factor, plenty of Strictly sparkle and a whole lot of witchetty grubs...Join us every week for all the latest news, gossip and goings-on from the biggest shows on TV as X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing mount their annual Saturday night rivalry, Great British Bake Off sett…

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    • Jan 17, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Dancing On Ice supremo Ray Quinn on why he should be a judge after winning not once but twice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 31:37


    Dancing On Ice champion of champions Ray Quinn joins Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman and Kyle O'Sullivan to share his thoughts on this year's contestants and the reboot of the popular ITV show that he mastered not once, but twice.The former X Factor star reveals why he thinks he should be on the judging panel and what he's expecting from the contestants now that they've all had a turn on the ice #dancingonice For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Claude Littner reveals what it's really like to be Lord Alan Sugar's right-hand man on The Apprentice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 32:06


    Claude Littner is Lord Alan Sugar's eyes and ears on The Apprentice. For this episode of In Reality, he tells Mirror Online showbiz reporter Vicki Newman what it's really like to follow the candidates as they fight to be Lord Sugar's next business partner. He reveals his favourite moments of the series, what makes a great candidate and why he loves being a part of the show so much. Claude also talks about the first ever double victory in the show's history and working with the England Rugby team for Canterbury’s Individually Strong, Unbreakable as One campaign. #Apprentice #TheApprentice For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    The Cutkelvins reveal why it took them so long to open up about their late father on X Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 32:40


    X Factor semi-finalists The Cutkelvins chat about their time in the competition with Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman and Kyle O'Sullivan. The Scottish siblings reveal why they waited until judges' houses to open up about their late father, and chat about the brutality of the Six Chair Challenge, what it was like living with their fellow contestants and exactly how involved Simon Cowell was in their journey. They also let us know what's next for them, and when we'll be able to hear their new original songs #xfactor For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    X Factor runners-up Reggie 'N' Bollie say judges based their sing-off decisions on things happening behind-the-scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 19:29


    X Factor's Reggie 'N' Bollie join Mirror Online showbiz reporter Vicki Newman (@Vicki_Mirror) to discuss the results of this year's final. The boys, who came second place on the show in 2015, talk about Rak-Su taking the crown and why they think it's so great that the judges have no power at the live shows now. They also discuss parting ways with Simon Cowell's label Syco, setting up their own record label and working on their upcoming album #xfactor For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    X Factor finalist Grace Davies says she feels like a "different person" from the girl who first auditioned

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 20:42


    X Factor finalist Grace Davies joins Mirror Online showbiz reporter, Vicki Newman and the Mirror's features editor (showbiz), Jess Boulton, for the latest episode of In Reality. The Blackburn lass reveals how she's feeling ahead of the weekend's final, and why she isn't actually that nervous. The singer-songwriter also talks about how the show has changed her life so far and her dreams for the future, while saying she feels like a totally different person from the girl who first auditioned #xfactor For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    I'm A Celeb winner Christopher Biggins weighs in on Jack Maynard's shock exit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 25:01


    Former King of the I'm A Celeb jungle chats to Mirror Online's Frances Kindon about how this year's campmates are settling in. The star reveals exactly how many days celebs have to stay in the jungle to earn their bumper payouts, what in the camp is actually real and the most disgusting thing he did. Biggins also speaks of his love of Ant McPartlin and why he's rooting for him #imaceleb For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Dancing On Ice supremo Ray Quinn warns new breed of contestants that they're in for a world of pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 28:37


    Dancing On Ice legend Ray Quinn tells Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman (@vickimirror) and Emmeline Saunders (@emmsaunders) exactly how excited he is for the reality show's return next year. But he also warns them that they're in for a world of pain and more blisters than they could have ever imagined! The former X Factor running up won the series in 2009 and the All Stars series in 2014, so he certainly knows what he's talking about. Ray also discusses the new line-up of celebs, why he'd love to take part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, and what he thinks of Strictly Come Dancing and the new X Factor format. The singer also chats about starring in panto this Christmas and everything he's got lined up for next year, including a brand new album #dancingonice #xfactor #strictly #imaceleb For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Andrew Hayden-Smith is already CONVINCED Hollyoaks co-star Stephanie Waring is going to win Dancing On Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 25:15


    Actor Andrew Hayden-Smith tells Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman (@vicki_miror) and Rose Hill (@rosemhill) why he's absolutely convinced that his Hollyoaks co-star Stephanie Waring is going to win Dancing On Ice. The Geordie actor tells us all about his love for reality TV and which shows he'd love to try out. Andrew also talks about what's to come for his character, DS Gavin Armstong, in Hollyoaks and what he thinks about the casting of the very first female Doctor Who. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    X Factor's Sam Callahan says the judges aren't even needed any more as he and pal Jude Read discuss Just Tattoo Of Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 32:28


    X Factor's Sam Callahan returns to In Reality, this time with best pal Jude Read, of boy band Franklin Lake, in tow. Sam and Jude discuss their recent appearance on MTV show Just Tattoo Of Us, revealing the reason behind their horrifying designs for each other and what they think about their ink now. Sam also talks about what's been going on this series on X Factor and why he thinks there's no point in the judges any more #xfactor #justtattooofus For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    TOWIE's Charlie King says Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent have "chemistry" again as he reveals behind-the-scenes secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 31:34


    TOWIE'S Charlie King spills the beans on the behind-the-scenes secrets of The Only Way Is Essex. He also gives showbiz reporters Vicki Newman (@vicki_mirror) and Hayley Minn (@hayleyminn) the inside scoop on what's going on between his ex Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent, as well as gushing over his new boyfriend. Charlie also discusses Gemma's famous fall through the stage at Radio 1's Teen Awards and what the atmosphere was like in the room when it happened. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Westlife's Mark Feehily says X Factor NEEDS 'novelty' acts like Jedward and Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 31:10


    Westlife star Mark Feehily has Louis Walsh to thank for launching his career and propelling him into super stardom. The singer joined Mirror Online's Vicki Newman (@vicki_mirror) and Kyle O'Sullivan (@kyle95osullivan) to chat about how Louis is doing on this series of X Factor. Mark explains why he thinks the show NEEDS novelty acts like Jedward and Wagner, talks about how Westlife's career was launched and how he's going on tour with Mariah Carey this Christmas #xfactor For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Karthik Nagesan reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of The Apprentice and dishes the dirt on his time in Celebrity Big Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 31:54


    The Apprentice's Karthik Nagesan joins Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman (@vicki_mirror) and Kyle O'Sullivan (@kyle95osullivan) as he gives his verdict on Lord Alan Sugar's latest candidates. The Big K lets us in on some behind-the-scenes secrets, including what time everyone really wakes up and why he thinks Lord Sugar has a personal joke writer. Karthik also dishes the dirt on his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house and tells us his plans for the future, including which of his former housemates he's getting acting lessons from #theapprentice #celebritybigbrother For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    "He's a rock star": Collabro star and BGT champ Jamie Lambert gives his lowdown on what it's really like to work with Simon Cowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 33:35


    Mirror Online's Vicki Newman (@vicki_mirror) and Kyle O'Sullivan (@kyle95osullivan) chat to Collabro's Jamie Lambert for this week's episode of In Reality. The singer stormed to victory with his group on Britain's Got Talent in 2014, and now he's spilling the beans on what it's really like to work with music mogul Simon Cowell. We also chat about the never-ending competition between X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing and what it's like to be involved in this sort of show #xfactor #strictly #bgt For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    "It's carnage": Nadia Essex says this series of Celebs Go Dating has the most EXPLOSIVE ending ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 45:54


    Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman (@vicki_mirror) and Kyle O'Sullivan (@kyle95osullivan) chat all things Celeb Go Dating with agent Nadia Essex. She's been helping the rich and famous in their quest to find love for the last four weeks, and now she's joined us for a good old goss about the show and her celebrity clients. Nadia discusses THAT missing episode, this year's dating disasters and triumphs and how it all ends in "carnage" #celebsgodating For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Take That, Gary Barlow! X Factor's Sam Callahan reveals how feud reached dramatic conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 30:03


    Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman (@vicki_mirror) and Kyle O'Sullivan (@kyle95osullivan) chat with former X Factor contestant Sam Callahan about what's been happening on the series so far. Sam, who reached the live finals in 2013, also talks about his time on the show, his feud with then-judge Gary Barlow, and his new music #xfactor For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Strictly about Strictly as the couples get their dancing shoes on

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 32:51


    Strictly Come Dancing is back once again. The couples are paired up and they've gone off to learn their first dance. Who will take an early lead and who will be this year's Ed Balls? Mirror Online showbiz reporters Vicki Newman (@vicki_mirror) and Kyle O'Sullivan (@Kyle95Osullivan) chat with executive editor (digital) and Strictly superfan Ann Gripper (@anngripper) about why this year's series is so exciting already! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    X Factor vs Strictly: Who will come out on top in the Saturday night ratings battle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 29:51


    It's September, the summer's over - but we're looking forward to an autumn of Saturday nights spent on the sofa as The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing dominate the schedules (and the headlines) - but which will come out on top this year?Mirror Online's Vicki Newman and Kyle O'Sullivan chat with the Daily Mirror's Jess Boulton about the return of X Factor and how it'll fare in the Saturday night ratings battle once Strictly Come Dancing returns this weekend. We'll also reveal why we're so invested in this year's Great British Bake Off and why we're loving Celebs Go Dating.#strictly #xfactor #GBBO #celebsgodating For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Celebrity Big Brother is a wrap! (with Tom Read Wilson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 46:36


    Big Brother's Bit On The Side presenter Tom Read Wilson chats to Mirror Online about the final of Celebrity Big Brother 2017. We chat about the wrap up party and the infamous relationship between Sarah and Chad. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Sarah and Chad are CBB's new Jephanie (with Nikki Grahame)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 44:39


    Big Brother's Nikki Grahame chats to Mirror Online about this series of Celebrity Big Brother. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    CBB has love triangle drama (with Casey Batchelor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 46:08


    CBB13 housemate Casey Batchelor joins Mirror TV's Vicki Newman and Kyle O'Sullivan to talk about the goings on in the Celebrity Big Brother house this year, what it's really like being inside. (And THAT love triangle with Lee Ryan and Jasmine Waltz...) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    Jemma is dissing Sarah in the CBB house (with Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 46:05


    Big Brother legend Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace joins us as we chat about another dramatic week in the CBB house For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

    The CBB20 housemates make a first impression

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 45:16


    The Mirror Showbiz team discuss the opening night of Celebrity Big Brother and what they feel about each of the housemates #cbb For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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