Tales from the Celebrity Trenches

Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches talking secret celebrity landlords, rockstar hotel room carnage and the cinema release dates causing outrage! From Maya Jama’s rumoured Cotswolds Airbnb to the new rules putting a stop to ridiculous cleaning demands, we’re asking just how many celebrities are secretly cashing in on holiday homes? Jamie reveals what really happened when his band stayed at the infamous Columbia Hotel and we get into why Hollywood’s biggest films are making UK audiences wait… Another week in the madness and joy of celebrity culture, welcome back to The Trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to double down on their Harry Styles take (no he’s not booking his own flights on an iPhone) and find out why Hailey Bieber’s “not interested in overconsumption” claim sent the internet into meltdown. Alice reveals her exclusive Trenches encounter with a Big Brother witch, which leads to a deep dive into Etsy witches (£1.50 to curse your ex) and Netflix’s Ai-voiced Willy Wonka game show gets a thorough roasting. Jamie also has strong feelings on 'The Diplomat' and the Oasis documentary, the pair discuss Selma Blair’s legal troubles and share their worst celebrity run-ins! It’s another week of celebrity madness and questionable fashion choices. Welcome back to the trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something a little different in the trenches today, with a bonus episode dedicated to one of the most infamous celebrity couples of all time, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Jamie is joined by Daily Mail US senior showbiz exclusives reporter Eileen Reslen to revisit the rise and spectacular fall of Kimye. From their world dominating power-couple era to the Paris robbery and a divorce that played out in front of the entire world. We get into who made who, how Kanye helped turn Kim into a fashion icon and Kris Jenner's masterplan. Kimye may be no more, but the drama is very much alive! Welcome to the trenches… Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Kemp joins Jamie East for a very special LIVE episode of Celebrity Trenches! From becoming one of the biggest stars on EastEnders to travelling the world making some seriously dangerous documentaries, Ross has had one of the most unexpected career reinventions going. Ross reacts to his unlikely status as a social media icon, reveals what his kids make of his newfound TikTok fame and gives us absolutely NOTHING when Jamie tries to get the inside scoop on Celebrity Traitors… Welcome back to The Trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to unpack why touring can cost artists a fortune, whether Harry's tech-free lifestyle is actually just a massive privilege flex and why Margaret Qualley's bizarre heels have sent the internet into meltdown! Alice has some VERY strong Real Housewives opinions and we revisit the glorious chaos of Celebrity Traitors where Miranda Hart and James Blunt are serving unexpected beef. It's another week of celebrity madness, questionable fashion choices and ridiculous takes. Welcome back Trench Dogs! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From dog whisperer to ballroom dancer… Graeme Hall is entering the Celebrity Trenches. The UK’s most famous dog trainer joins Jamie East ahead of his Strictly Come Dancing debut to reveal what it’s actually like behind the sequins. From not knowing who his dance partner is to the brutal reality of rehearsals and his rather chaotic history with Strictly Northampton. But there’s much more to Graeme than teaching dogs to sit. He tells Jamie how he went from spending 21 years working at Weetabix to accidentally becoming a professional dog trainer, why he reckons the humans are usually the real problem and the surprisingly emotional reason Britain is so obsessed with dogs! Graeme opens up about the life-changing health issue that put his dancing dreams on hold and how an old dance bag in his loft ended up coming back into his life just in time for Strictly. Welcome back to the celebrity trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie and Alice are already fully obsessed with Celebrity Traitors… The pair get stuck into the chaos of Richard E. Grant’s VERY bold opening move, James Acaster’s sudden change of demeanour and the celebs who are already proving themselves as serious contenders. We ask the all-important question, just how much money is there to be made from a hit TV format? Jamie reveals the surprising story behind one of the biggest ideas in television while Alice has a few thoughts of her own about which shows could make their creators seriously rich. The pair discuss why Joanna McNally is terrifying Jamie, the return of Top Gear and the mysterious financial empire of Miss Rachel. Another week another absolute state in the trenches… Welcome back! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to dissect the rumoured ‘I’m A Celebrity’ line-up and there are some SERIOUS names heading for the jungle! Wayne Rooney, Ricky Wilson, Jesy Nelson and more…who’s got what it takes to survive the infamous bushtucker trials? Celebrity Traitors is finally here and the celebrities have already found a traitor in the Photoshop department! One cast member has some VERY strong feelings about their official promo picture… Alice reveals her Jonathan Ross nightmare, Jamie remembers the radio gig that got away and we hear about the musician who was invited on stage with Robbie Williams to perform ‘Angels’ and somehow ended up playing something completely different? Nigella Lawson’s love of salt has Alice VERY excited, Paul Hollywood’s motorbike leathers get another mention and we get stuck into Wayne Rooney’s incredible glow-up. Welcome back to the celebrity trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches to dissect the latest Big Brother chaos, why YouTubers keep being thrown onto television and give their verdict on Strictly’s brand new presenting line-up. Can Emma, Josh & Johannes fill the enormous shoes left by Tess and Claudia? Alice has been to Paris to see Celine Dion live at one of her incredible comeback gigs. Tickets to these gigs are super rare - we get the full lowdown! Also, Alice shows us her favourite Celine merch! Also, we dissect Tom Cruise’s GQ front cover shoot - there’s a lot to unpack! Alice shares some of her favourite comments about it - which are WILD! Plus, we’ve a full lookahead to your favourite Autumnal TV treats; there’s some GREAT shows coming - Celebrity Traitors, Nigella’s Bake Off and Jamie has some very strong feelings about the return of Slow Horses! And we discuss the internet’s obsession with Channing Tatum this week. It’s another week in the Celebrity Trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best-selling author and legendary journalist Tony Parsons has spent 50 years in the trenches of celebrity, journalism and pop culture…and he’s got the stories to prove it. He joins Jamie to go right back to the beginning from answering an advert looking for “young gunslingers” at the NME to interviewing the Sex Pistols, Bowie, Fleetwood Mac and countless other icons during the most chaotic years of rock ’n’ roll. Tony tells us about his friendship with George Michael including the surprisingly generous deal the star insisted on giving him and reflects on what made George such a special person. He also talks about the phenomenal success of ‘Man & Boy’, the highs and lows of a career that has seen him become a multimillion-selling author and why even huge success doesn’t always mean you’re set for life. Tony lets us into what his new novel ‘Man & Dog’ has in store for us and why a dog could just change your life for the better. Welcome back to the celebrity trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie and Alice are delighted that Jennifer Lawrence has finally joined Instagram. After years of avoiding social media J-Law has entered the chat, immediately racking up millions of followers and warning everyone that if they’re mean to her, she’s off. Naturally we have thoughts, and a few Instagram accounts we think she absolutely needs to follow! Big Brother is BACK and Jamie has watched the launch so you don't have to. We meet this year's housemates, discuss the rise of the YouTube “lock-in” and ask whether this series is going to give people the classic chaotic Big Brother they actually want? Sydney Sweeney stars in a new ad, and yes, it’s controversial. Are we all falling for the rage bait trick again? Or should this approach to advertising have died out in the 80s?! Alice and Jamie get into it ALL, plus the world of celebrity outrage marketing and why Sydney might have played the internet like a fiddle… It's another week in the celebrity trenches…strap in! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of Beyoncé selling a commemorative bee box for over $900, Jamie East and Alice Brine dive headfirst into the bizarre world of celebrity merch. Who’s tried flogging the best, weirdest, & downright vile items to the fans over the years? You’ll be AMAZED by this. Also on our cultural radar - we unpack the new Netflix documentary about Olympic breakdancer ‘Raygun’. Was she the victim of online trolls or was under-performing at the world’s biggest sporting event too much of a culture shock for her? Also, Jamie has a LOT to say about ITV’s latest Saturday night TV show ‘The Box’, & starts his one-man campaign to bring back a Saturday night classic TV show! In fashion news, Harry Styles appears to have jacked Jamie’s look (no, really) and Alice discovers that arguing with Sydney Sweeney’s fans on the internet is a full-time job. Another week, another absolute state in the celebrity trenches. Welcome back trench dogs! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie East and Alice Brine are back in the trenches with a preview of the Celebrity Traitors cast, and their predictions on who’s gonna smash it on the show. Plus, a revealing game about which one of the contestants Jamie or Alice could get on the phone in 30 seconds! Think: a showbiz ‘six degrees of separation’ with some VERY surprising results…! We preview Netflix’s latest reality TV show based on Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The big golden ticket prize? Unlimited money for life - but how much is that then? Also, how do we feel about OG Wonka film actor Gene Wilder’s voice being brought back by AI? And are we finally going to get some answers about the infamous milking of a giraffe?! Hollywood polymath Tom Hardy has got all bases covered: movie star, Jiu Jitsu fighter and now has a new career to share with us. Hands-up if you know what it is! Could Alice correctly guess what it was?! Jamie delves deep into his vault of classic showbiz stories to tell us about the time he ended up on the wrong side of Jeremy Clarkson. Oh, and we HAD to mention Vin Diesel’s truly *unforgettable* tribute to the late great Dolly Parton. Finally, Alice has unfinished business with Sydney Sweeney who recently tried wing-walking (standing on the wings of a biplane) while flying over Kent. Is Alice is just jealous? Or is wing-walking the new go-to celeb trend? YOU decide! All this, plus your Trench Dog voice notes, questionable questions and the usual showbiz tittle-tattle. Summer’s over, it's time to head back to the celebrity trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jamie East and Alice Brine dive head-first into the how’s, why’s & rumours surrounding Harry & Meghan (AKA The Sussexes’) planned return to the UK. Frank Ocean’s seminal album ‘Blonde’ turns 10, prompting a very important question: “which celebrities and artists just GET IT RIGHT every single time?” Frank, obvs. Jamie wants to tell you why! Also, are pop stars actually just glamorous content-making machines now? We ask whether artists are reinventing themselves because they want to… or because our attention-span is so short we get bored of them more easily?! Finally, we’re going BACK TO THE 90s! Hot on the heels of Jamie’s imaginary old skool dating TV format “Knocked-Up In The 90s” (listen back to last week’s show for the full story) you’ve been sharing your 90’s dating memories with us! (Or sometimes just wishing you were around then!) Think: phone numbers scribbled on toilet roll, spin the bottle, the dread of someone other than your date picking up your call on the family landline, and er, pagers. No really. All that, your HOT TAKES and plenty of trench dog chaos. Welcome back to the Celebrity Trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beckhams are back in the trenches! Journalist and author Alison Boshoff joins Jamie and Alice to talk about her new book ‘Brand Beckham’, lifting the lid on David and Victoria and all the family drama that has had everyone watching VERY closely! Are the Beckhams the ultimate celebrity brand? Or has the whole thing become one giant family group-chat gone wrong? We talk Brooklyn, THAT first wedding dance & the fallout! In other news, Netflix has unleashed ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ and we have QUESTIONS! What makes 20 women want to compete to marry Harry Jowsey? Is this a new low for dating shows? Or is this just reflecting the “princess treatment” that some young men view as the new normal? Jamie and Alice share their hot-takes on the chaos, controversy and what the show says about the state of modern dating. Plus, we’ve all your listener’s comments & voice-notes as usual! It’s your Celebrity Trenches Weekly Dispatch! Let’s go! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Holland and Zendaya hosted a secret private party to celebrate their wedding (after getting married earlier this year) at a posh hotel, but are they also the nicest couple in Hollywood? Jamie has met them IRL (his story is WILD!) and he has a theory about how they’ve managed to be the biggest stars in the world AND survive the celebrity machine without completely losing the plot! Meanwhile, has Raye finally found the husband she’s been singing about? A rollercoaster, Michael B. Jordan and quite a lot of phone footage has us asking: Is this the soft launch of Hollywood’s hottest new couple? One very lucky New Yorker discovers she’s been living in a mega star’s old apartment AND has been receiving their mail, leading to one of the strangest celebrity meet-ups we’ve seen in a while! Plus, Will Ferrell’s musician son Magnus has a song out, and it’s actually alright. So where do we stand on nepo babies? Is being “born lucky” enough to get you “through the door” to global fame? Or do you actually have to be good to survive? Buckle up, it’s your Celebrity Trenches Weekly Dispatch! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back, Trench Dogs, as we unveil this week’s incoming meteorites of news on our celebrity radar! Alice and Jamie dive headfirst into Ariana Grande’s sudden announcement that she’s taking a step back from public visibility after her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ world tour. Could anyone have predicted this? Do we underestimate the toll it takes being in the public eye? We react to Bruno Mars’ “audio-only" tickets sold for his recent Wembley gigs - where you can hear the gig, but can't see the stage OR sometimes even the screens! Is this the answer for budget-conscious gig goers? Or is it trading on the goodwill of super-fans who’ll do anything to see their idols? Elsewhere, classic 90s teen movie ‘Clueless’ is returning to our screens as a TV series, complete with Alicia Silverstone! Can a modern reboot ever live up to the iconic original? (I'm sure you can guess Jamie’s thoughts) Which reboots have worked? Which didn’t? Or is it just better to rewatch the classics we know & love? Holiday mode is still very much activated, so Jamie’s live from Cornwall, Alice is in her flat. Plus, she’s got a great take on a certain celeb who Alice thinks is one of the most honest celebs on socials at the moment! In other news, we cover making celebrity friends for life in the smoking area backstage at the Brit Awards years ago (who did Jamie befriend? How many tickets did he blag from them?). Plus, we can’t wait for Luke Littler’s new Netflix darts show. Could Jamie or Alice beat Luke at darts? You’ll have to listen to find out! It’s the Celebrity Trenches Weekly Dispatch - open for business! Go get it! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alice and Jamie take a look at Tyra Banks’ new gig on ‘Project Runway’ (and her past on ‘America’s Next Top Model’). Is she now officially back in fashion? Or is Banks still in need of some runway redemption? YOU decide! Meanwhile - Is TV dead? Holly Willoughby’s back! She returns to our screens on Youtube. Is this the beginning of the end for TV as we know it? Or is starting your OWN channel the only way celebs can be in control of their careers? Elsewhere, the legendary singer of “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”, Bonnie Tyler, will have her funeral live-streamed for her fans across the world. Is saying farewell to your fave celeb just more “content”? Or has it become the done thing to do for “celebrity send-offs”? In other news, we talk about why influencers don’t make good TV hosts, why being a red carpet reporter is one of the hardest gigs in showbiz, Alice has an idea for what Claudia should do next, & Jamie takes us through his highlights of Latitude festival! Finally, as it’s summer, we’ve recorded this week’s episode at home - so if you watch us on Youtube you can be nosey & see what Jamie & Alice’s houses look like! Trench-dogs assemble! Follow us on Instagram @celebritytrenches Email us via hello@celebritytrenches.com Or WhatsApp us on 07796657512, starting your message with ‘Trenches’ New episodes each & every Wednesday! Hosts: Jamie East and Alice Brine Producer: Phil Stocker Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Richard Bacon joins Jamie for a brilliantly nostalgic trip through the celebrity trenches, reflecting on the highs, the lows and complete madness of British television. Richard opens up about the infamous Blue Peter scandal that changed his life forever, why getting fired led to The Big Breakfast and how he accidentally found himself banned from Parliament for life after turning up with a six-foot rabbit. There's also stories from the wild days of Live TV, getting banned from his local McDonald's, Glastonbury disasters, '90s nostalgia, and why television used to feel like the most magical place on Earth. Along the way they discuss addiction, sobriety and the bizarre moments that only seem to happen in live broadcasting. It's honest, nostalgic and packed with behind the scenes stories from one of British television's most fascinating careers. Welcome to the Celebrity Trenches! Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Franco has resurfaced on TikTok claiming he's seen an alien... but is this a genuine meltdown or Hollywood's strangest comeback strategy yet? This week Jamie and Alice dive into the bizarre return of James Franco and ask the big question: can cancelled celebrities ever really make a comeback? From Armie Hammer and Louis C.K. to Pete Doherty and Winona Ryder, they decide who deserves another chance and who should stay firmly cancelled. Elsewhere, they unpack the World Cup's star-studded new halftime show featuring Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira and ask why so many people thought it completely missed the mark. Plus ITV's ‘The Voice ’ lands itself in hot water after a bakery publicly exposes the show's request for free cake, sparking a conversation about celebrity freebie culture, blagging and whether public shaming is ever justified. Throw in your listener comments and plenty of dispatches from the deepest corners of celebrity culture and you've got another week in the trenches! Welcome back… Follow us on Instagram @celebritytrenches Email us via hello@celebritytrenches.com Or WhatsApp us on 07796657512, starting your message with ‘Trenches’ New episodes each & every Wednesday! Hosts: Jamie East and Alice Brine Producer: Phil Stocker Producer - Osk Petursdottir Tales from the Celebrity Trenches is brought to you by Sky Vegas. Got a tale from the trenches? Get in touch! Either leave a comment, drop an email to hello@celebritytrenches.com or WhatsApp us on: +44 7796 65712 starting with the word CELEB. Follow us on socials @celebritytrenches A Seriously Popular production. Hosts: Jamie East, Alice Brine Producers: Jamie East, Tippi Willard Assistant Producer: Fabio Fitzpatrick. Researchers: Chris Lockery Booker: Hannah Wetton Artwork: Daniel McGarry Editorial Support: Joseph Palmer Social Media: Jack Webb Youtube Manager: Sam Owen Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.