Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

Paul joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame after winning the first series of Britain's Got Talent in 2007.

He explains how he fell in love with opera, how he flipped a coin to decide whether to apply for BGT - and why he wasn't happy with his audition that's since been watched more than 250 million times on YouTube.

Paul also talks about dealing with media storms, challenging perceptions of him and the surreal experience of seeing his life adapted on the big screen.

Plus he chats about his new album and tour, his love of photography - and explains why he needed a sick bucket when he was on The Masked Singer in Germany...

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Paul’s new album, Musica Non Proibita, is out now and you can catch him on his UK tour in February and March 2023.  Find out more details on his website - paulpottsofficial.com.

Follow Paul on Twitter - @paulpottsmusic or on Instagram - @paulpottsmusic

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George joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the original Star Trek series and its subsequent big screen outings.  

He reveals how he almost missed the audition for his famous role as Sulu, recounts the time he got flashed on set - and explains why he's responsible for co-star Walter Koenig's hatred of sushi.  

George also explains why he first became involved in politics and how he went on to be a social activist, as well as previewing his upcoming West End debut in Allegiance - a musical based on his childhood experience in a US internment camp during World War II.  

Plus, hear George relive his experience eating kangaroo penis in a moment of classic British TV!   

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You can see George making his London West End debut in Allegiance at the Charing Cross Theatre from 7 January - 8 April 2023.    

Find out more information at allegiancemusical.com.   

Follow George on Twitter @GeorgeTakei and on Instagram @georgehtakei

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Series 5 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week!  

Once again Genevieve be joined by a host of stars from much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after.  

Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it!

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Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 4. 

Hear '80s movie legends Lea Thompson and Judd Nelson reminisce about making classics Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club, as well as some rock and roll stories from T'Pau's Carol Decker.

Satisfy your '90s pop nostalgia courtesy of Anastacia, former Westlife member Brian McFadden and Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes.

Plus 00's kids TV legends Dick and Dom relieve one of their worst moments in the Bungalow, Kara Tointon reveals a secret about her Strictly Come Dancing glitterball and Man v Food's Adam Richman shares an experience with oysters he'd rather forget.

**Please note there is some swearing in this episode**

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Kara joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time on British soap opera EastEnders and talks about some of her more bizarre storylines and how they involved chicken fillets...

She also talks about initially turning down Strictly Come Dancing, going on to win the show and explains why her glitterball trophy is now bald.

Plus, Kara chats about her critically acclaimed move into theatre over the past decade, creating a storytelling app to bring families closer together - and reveals she used to live in a morgue...!

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You can download Kara's storytelling app Tell from both Apple’s App store and Google Play - it's completely free.  You can also check out the website - tellapp.com.

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Brian joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame in one of the biggest boybands in the world, breaking the "boyband rules" by getting married and having children, and explains why he decided to leave.

He also talks about the fresh start he began in Australia, his foray into TV and why he's been so open in discussing his life.

Plus he also talks about the cheeky ending to a Westlife video you'll never get to see, why golf is so popular amongst celebrities, his new music with Keith Duffy as Boyzlife and their upcoming UK tour.

**Please note this episode contains swearing**   

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Boyzlife kick off their UK tour on 26 September - you can see all the dates listed on the guys’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.

Boyzlife’s latest album Old School is also out now to buy and download in all the usual places.

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Carol joins Genevieve to reminisce about T'Pau's rise to fame after their smash debut hit Heart and Soul.    

She talks about the craziness during the height of their fame - including needing a decoy after concerts, having a fight with The Cure and being bigger than the Beatles.    

Carol also explains why the band split and opens up about having to deal with a cruel press, a crippling lack of confidence and how she made her way back onto the stage.    

Plus, find out the brilliant piece of advice Princess Diana gave her while posing for pictures.    

**Please note this episode contains swearing**    

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You can find more news about T’Pau and their upcoming shows on their website - tpau.co.uk. And you can follow Carol on Twitter @caroldecker or on Facebook facebook.com/TpauCarolDecker.

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Carol joins Genevieve to reminisce about T'Pau's rise to fame after their smash debut hit Heart and Soul.    

She talks about the craziness during the height of their fame - including needing a decoy after concerts, having a fight with The Cure and being bigger than the Beatles.    

Carol also explains why the band split and opens up about having to deal with a cruel press, a crippling lack of confidence and how she made her way back onto the stage.    

Plus, find out the brilliant piece of advice Princess Diana gave her while posing for pictures.    

**Please note this episode contains swearing**    

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You can find more news about T’Pau and their upcoming shows on their website - tpau.co.uk. And you can follow Carol on Twitter @caroldecker or on Facebook facebook.com/TpauCarolDecker.

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There's no guest this episode as everyone's away for the summer, but Genevieve drops by to give some shout-outs to some special people. Are you one of them?

More guests on the way, so stay tuned!

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Anastacia joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame after her debut smash hit I'm Outta Love.

She talks about her struggles trying to fit in the music industry, being blacklisted on US radio, her refusal to take off her glasses and the media's obsession with her breasts.

But it was that obsession that saved her life, as Anastacia explains how a routine mammogram led to the discovery she had breast cancer - and why she's dedicated her life since to raising awareness after being diagnosed with the disease twice.

She also talks about singing at Arnold Schwarzenegger's birthday party, her upcoming European tour - and reveals why she won't correct the world for pronouncing her name wrong for the past 22 years.

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Anastacia's I’m Outta Lockdown tour begins on 15 September in Lisbon and will stop all around Europe before UK shows in late October and November. You can see all the dates and info at anastacia.com.

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Adam joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame on Man v Food and chats about the phenomenon and legacy of the show.

He talks about how the food challenges took a toll on his body, dealing with overfamiliar fans, transcendent food experiences  and the real reason he stepped away from the show.

Plus, Adam explains his love of British football, returning to his theatre roots and opens up about the hard lessons he's learned from social media.

*Please note this episode contains swearing.

If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, you can contact Rape Crisis in the UK and Rainn in the US.

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You can watch Adam’s shows on the History Channel and of course catch all the reruns of Man v Food locally. And do check out his cookery book, Straight Up Tasty.

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Darren joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and monster success in Savage Garden before splitting and forging a solo career.

In an open and honest chat, he explains why he quietly quit the music industry in 2012 and why he's now ready to take it on again - as his true self.

He also talks about being a parent to an Instagram dog, studying comedy for three years and his foray into podcasting, his love of Star Wars and his secret trick to borrowing Jean Paul Gaultier's clothes.

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Darren’s latest track, Poison Blood is out now and his new album will be coming out later this year. He'll be touring the UK and Australia in early 2023 - you can see all the dates and buy tickets at darrenhayes.com.

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Judd joins Genevieve to reminisce about making John Hughes' classic 1985 film The Breakfast Club.

Hear how he went undercover at a high school with Emilio Estevez for his role and the story behind how his now-iconic fist pump made its way on the screen.

Judd also explains why he doesn't like being labelled part of the Brat Pack and gives a searingly honest critique of his career and the acting industry.

Plus he talks about golf, the benefits of ceiling fans - and his latest film, coming-of-age-drama Iceland Is Best.

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Iceland Is Best is out now on DVD and available to download via Amazon Prime, Apple, GooglePlay and Microsoft Store. 

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Kids TV legends Dick & Dom join Genevieve to reminisce about the success of In Da Bungalow in the early Noughties and explain why it ended far too soon.

The guys chat about bogies, baby racing and blocking the BBC toilets with creamy muck muck.

Dom also talks about the demands to stay looking young, while Rich explains why dementia charities are close to his heart.

Plus the guys reveal what audiences can expect on their 20th anniversary In Da Bungalow live tour.

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The Dick and Dom In Da Bunglow 20th anniversary tour kicks off in September and you can get tickets at myticket.co.uk.

SEPTEMBER 

Thurs 22 - NEWCASTLE – Tyne Theatre   

Fri 23 - BIRMINGHAM – Town Hall   

Sat 24 - READING – Hexagon   

Sun 25 - CARDIFF – New Theatre   

OCTOBER   

Sat 1 - HIGH WYCOMBE – Wycombe Swan  

Sun 2 - PORTSMOUTH – Guildhall    

Wed 5 - IPSWICH – Regent Theatre   

Thurs 6 - SHEFFIELD – o2 Academy   

Fri 7 - BRADFORD – St. Georges Hall   

Sat 8 - CROYDON – Ashcroft Theatre   

Sun 9 - NOTTINGHAM – Theatre Royal   

Thurs 13 - FROME – Cheese & Grain   

Fri 14 - WOKING – New Victoria Theatre   

NOVEMBER   

Wed 2 - SOUTHEND – Cliffs Pavilion   

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Lea joins Genevieve to reminisce about being propelled to fame in some of the most iconic ‘80s films.  

She opens up about the film she thinks ruined her movie career (spoiler - it's Howard the Duck), bouncing back with her own sitcom and her recent move into directing.  

Lea also talks about why fish make great pets and reveals an awkward encounter she had with Brad Pitt.

Plus, she also chats about her latest film opposite Eva Longoria - Unplugging - where she plays the local town crank and conspiracy theorist.   

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Unplugging is out in the UK on digital platforms from 13 June - and if you’re elsewhere in the world, check your local services as it may already be there.  

Check out the film's website - unpluggingthemov.com

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Genevieve's stopping by to let you know that series 4 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did will begin next week!  

Once again she'll be joined by a host of stars who were involved in much-loved TV, film and music of the 1980s to 2000s, to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after.  

Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it - it's free!  

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Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 3. 

Reminisce about Jurassic Park with Lex herself, as well as '80s hits from Go West and Yazz - and hear some cheeky antics from '90s pop legends Steps and Five.  

Also hear Sean Maguire and Whigfield open up about some of the difficult times in their lives, find out why Curtis Stigers cut his trademark long hair and what Mr Motivator keeps in his bum bag!

**Please note there is some swearing in this episode and references to a suicide storyline**

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It's the season 3 finale! Go West's Richard Drummie joins Genevieve to reminisce about the band's early career, their split and subsequent reunion. He talks about working with Sylvester Stallone, elephants - and why the band is still in debt to their record company to this day.

Richard also talks about how the King of Wishful Thinking gave Go West a second bite of the success cherry, Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd's video remake, and the plans they have to celebrate their 35th anniversary.

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You can catch Go West with the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra in March and they’ll be touring and playing festivals until September. Find all the details on their website - gowest.org.uk

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Sean joins Genevieve to reminisce about his time on Grange Hill and EastEnders before he jetted off to the US to begin his Hollywood career.

He explains why he preferred being at Grange Hill than his actual school, the accident that led to his pop career and how he ended up playing Wembley.

He also talks about his early Hollywood career in sitcoms, Once Upon A Time, meeting his idols and why he decided to set up his own acting school.

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You can find out more about Sean’s acting school at theplayersconservatory.com - or email theplayersconservatory@gmail.com.

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Curtis joins Genevieve to reminisce about the start of his career, his early hit singles and why he dismantled his pop career to make the music he wanted.

We talk jazz, Sons of Anarchy, life as a touring musician and the real reason he got voted off a celebrity singing show.

He also talks about his heart-throb image and how his '90s hair still follows him around - even though he cut it 30 years ago!

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Curtis's new album, This Life, is out on 25 February and his latest single - a new version of You’re All That Matters To Me - is out now.

As well as performing from his kitchen on his YouTube channel, Curtis will be touring around the UK until the summer. For full details check out his website curtisstigers.com.

You can also follow Curtis on Twitter - @curtisstigers, on Instagram - @thecurtisstigers and on Facebook.

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

I Wonder Why and You're All That Matters To Me courtesy of Curtis Stigers.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop