Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

Sean Conlon, Scott Robinson and Ritchie Neville join Genevieve to reminisce about their rise to fame and success before splitting in 2001.

We talk about Sean's profound tweets, Scott opens up about the food disorder he lives with - and Ritchie sets the record straight on an internet rumour about him.

Plus, we also chat about the group's first new music for 20 years, how the dance moves are getting tough on the knees and a brilliant story involving Liam Gallagher, a Bop It! and sideburns...

**Please note, this episode contains swearing.**  

We'll be taking a mid-season break over Christmas - back in the new year!

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Five’s new single Time is out on 26 November and their new album is available to pre-order from 3 December for release in January 2022. 

You can also find them on Instagram @itsfiveofficial, on Twitter @itsfiveofficial and on Facebook. And you can stream their music on Spotify and iTunes.

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Time courtesy of Five.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Yazz joins Genevieve to reminisce about making her chart-topping hit The Only Way Is Up, '80s fashion and styling George Michael.

She also talks about the price of fame, the journey to finding her faith and recording gospel music.

Plus, find out exactly who the Plastic Population were!

You can find out more about Yazz's gospel albums - This Is Love and Running Back to You - on her website yazzmusic.co.uk and find her on Instagram and Facebook @YazzOfficial.

Yazz has also compiled a collection of true stories, written by women, about their faith journeys. Including her own personal anecdotes, Pearls of Great Price is available on Amazon.

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

The Only Way Is Up courtesy Yazz.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

There's no guest this episode, but Genevieve drops by to share exciting podcast news.

Some fabulous guests still to come this season, so stay tuned!

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Ariana joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the Steven Spielberg dinosaur classic Jurassic Park.

She talks about hanging out with the director, almost killing Sam Neil, T-Rex teeth falling out and going to Universal Studios with Jeff Goldblum.

She also talks about her character being a role model for young girls and her award-winning career as an artist since.

You can see Ariana's amazing artwork on her website - galleryariana.com - and also follow her on Instagram @arianarichards.

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Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Breakfast TV legend Mr Motivator joins Genevieve to reminisce about being the nation's original PE teacher in the UK back in the '90s.     

He chats about exercising on live TV on his wedding day, reveals why he left the UK for Jamaica and what exactly he keeps in his bum bag.     

He also talks about becoming a motivational speaker and his new club to help get the nation exercising again. Prepare to be inspired!     

You can find out more information and join the Motivation Club at mrmotivatorsclub.com. You can also find Mr Motivator on YouTube, on Twitter and on Instagram. 

And if you'd like to dress like Mr Motivator, you can get your workout gear from Tikiboo.

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Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Pop music royalty Lisa Scott-Lee and Ian "H" Watkins join Genevieve to reminisce about Steps' rise to fame and success - and talk about their lives in the years between the band splitting and since reuniting.

The pair talk about living on £10 a week in the early days, Lisa's amazing performing arts academy and why she wishes her 2005 MTV reality show would disappear. While H teases their upcoming appearance on Ru Paul's Drag Race UK, promising it's an "iconic episode" and reveals his proudest achievement.

Steps’ new album, What The Future Holds Pt 2, is out now on CD, digital download, vinyl and cassette. You can also catch them on tour - all the dates and venues are on their website - stepsofficial.co.uk.  You can also follow them on Instagram and Twitter @OfficialSteps.    

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Take Me For A Ride courtesy Steps.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Dee dee na na na! Get ready to sing into your hairdryers and put your dancing shoes on as Sannie Carlson - better known as Whigfield - joins Genevieve to reminisce about her rise to fame with her '90s smash hit.

She also talks about being in the Guinness Book of Records, performing to a BILLION people, why she released her last single anonymously (and then revealed herself after it hit #1) and food porn...

Sannie will be performing at Mighty Hoopla in London on 4 September, as well as in Canada later in the month on the '90s Nostalgia tour and at the Biggest 90s Disco in Dublin in October.

You can also follow Sannie on Instagram @whigfield or on Twitter and Facebook @realwhigfield.

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Saturday Night and Suga courtesy Whigfield.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Genevieve's stopping by to let you know that series 3 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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Produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Join Genevieve as she picks out some memorable celebrity guest moments from Season 2. 

Reminisce about American Pie, Clueless and Police Academy, and listen to some honest stories and lots of laughs. Find out why Luke Goss hates karaoke and hear the hilarious tales of Blue's mistaken identity with Donatella Versace and Nick Frost's unusual past-time of flushing cakes.

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

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Luke joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame in Bros, hysterical fans, being the youngest band to play Wembley Stadium and the blistered, bleeding hands that got him there.

He also talks about the hard journey to becoming a Hollywood movie star, making films with Guillermo del Toro, the artwork collection he's created over the past year and his hopes for a Bros tour.

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

You can find out more about Luke's artwork at lukegossart.com and on Instagram @thelukegoss.

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Antony joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame in Blue - one of the UK's best-selling boy bands of the 2000s.

He talks about his favourite memories, his mum running the band's fan club and the anxiety he felt being judged by the press. He also explains why he had to leave the band to be the person he wanted to be and why he loves being the underdog.

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

You can hear Antony on the Last Word on Spurs podcast and find him on Instagram and Twitter @antonycosta.

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Parminder joins Genevieve to reminisce about making 2002 box office smash Bend It Like Beckham.

She also talks about moving to Hollywood and starring in ER, her proudest role in Alcatraz and her latest sci-fi drama Intergalactic. Plus find out more about her portrait that hangs in a famous London gallery - and how she fell asleep while posing for it!

Intergalactic starts on Sky and Now TV on 30 April, followed by 6 May on Sky Deutschland and 31 May on Sky Italia.

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

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Elisa joins Genevieve to reminisce about playing Amber - Cher's nemesis - in the classic '90s teen movie and TV series.

She also talks about being typecast, starring in Sabrina and how after it was cancelled, she had to lose everything to find herself again.

Elisa's memoir, Wake Me When You Leave, is out in the US on 8 June and on 1 July in the UK - but you can pre-order it now on Amazon.

You can also find Elisa on Instagram and Twitter @RedDonovan.

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Thomas joins Genevieve to reminisce about making American Pie and reveals he originally threw the script in the bin before accepting the role!

He also talks about his new film Adverse opposite Mickey Rourke, playing for the troops with his band and sending his work into space.

Adverse is out now in the US and will be opening the Ramsgate International Film Festival in June. Find out more at adversethefilm.com and ramsgateiftvfest.org.

You can find Thomas on Twitter @TINBand, Instagram @tinband or at his website tinicholas.com, with more info on his music at tinicholas.com/music.

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Michael joins Genevieve to reminisce about making the cult comedy Police Academy films.

He also talks about making Spaceballs with Mel Brooks, providing the sound effects for video games, the noises that hurt and gives an update on the planned eighth Police Academy film.

And of course, he demonstrates his phenomenal vocal skills!

You can find Michael on:

Twitter - @Noizey_Man, Facebook - @MichaelWinslowOfficial, Instagram - @michael_winslow, YouTube - @Michael Winslow and Twitch - @MichaelwinslowTV

There's also the Michael Winslow fan club on Facebook.

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Nick joins Genevieve to reminisce about making cult comedies Spaced and Shaun of the Dead.

He also talks about the pressure of being a performer, cats, art, taking a nunchuck to the face - and the Hollywood blockbuster he turned down.

*Please note this episode contains swearing.

Nick’s latest comedy horror TV series Truth Seekers - as well as the brilliant Into the Badlands - are both available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Go to celebritycatchup.com/shop for a free 30-day trial.

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'80s teen heartthrob Glenn Medeiros joins Genevieve to reminisce about his rise to fame and his decision to change career and become a teacher.

In a remarkably candid chat, he reveals his experience with the darker side of the music industry which he says was "the norm".

On a more upbeat note, Glenn also talks about his cameo in Karate Kid 3 - and whether we can expect to see him in Season 4 of Cobra Kai.

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Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did has a new home!

To satisfy your 1980s-2000s nostalgia needs, please bookmark celebritycatchup.com - where you'll find every episode. Transcriptions will also be coming soon!

This website will automatically update when new episodes come out, but there will otherwise be no other new content.

Gladiator ready! Everyone's favourite Gladiator, Jet, joins Genevieve to reminisce about her time on the hit '90s TV show.

She also talks about why she quit the programme and how she swapped her lycra to become a psychotherapist - as well as offering some advice for anyone struggling during lockdown.

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You can find Diane on Twitter @jet_loves  and Instagram @jetloves - and on her website dianeyoudale.co.uk

And if you're a Gladiators fan, check out the Gladiators podcast - the-gladpod.simplecast.com

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Episode hosted, produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop

Happy new year! Genevieve's dropping by to let you know that series 2 of Celebrity Catch Up will be returning 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 early '00s, to take you on a trip down memory lane.

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

You can also check out the podcast's new website - celebritycatchup.com - where you can catch up on any episodes you may have missed, find out how you can support the podcast and say hello.

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Produced and edited by Genevieve.

Theme music by Mark Savage @mrdiscopop