Famously...

The private lives of our biggest stars... now up for public debate. Join our four hosts for a fun and forensic look at all the biggest celebrity stories. Whether you want to delve into the most shocking celebrity love stories, breaking down the drama and drilling into the headlines with Jack Remmington and Sarel on Famously... in Love, or take a look at some of the most scandalous, spicy and downright absurd celebrity trials and controversies to date with Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean on Famously... On Trial, we've got it all.

Think public spats, epic takedowns, enduring controversies, outrageously bad behaviour, and very public break-ups. Nothing is off the record.

The Famously... feed drops episodes twice a week for double the drama in every detail. New episodes of Famously... In Love drop every Tuesday and new episodes of Famously... On Trial drop every Thursday.

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Famously... In Love is a Listen production for BBC Sounds.

Producers: Ella McLeod, Olivia Cope Senior Producer: Georgia Arundell Executive Producer: Zöe Edwards Sound Engineer: Jon Last Famously... On Trial is a C&B production for BBC Sounds.

Producer: Emily Whalley Writer: Kate Soloman Executive Producer: Ruth Barnes Sound Engineer: Ross Ramsey-Golding

Music by Felt Music Audio identity and trails: Ali Rezakhani Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton Commissioning Editor for BBC Sounds: Dylan Haskins

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On Trial: Olivia Wilde vs Jason Sudeikis

When beloved celeb couple Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis announced their separation, the internet exploded - not least with speculation that Olivia had cheated on Jason with new beau Harry Styles. The press snapped up every detail, from salad dressings and custody papers to errant nannies. Stacey and Larry discuss breaking up in the limelight, the dodginess of tabloid ‘sources,’ and whether the public should try to rein in their appetite for breakup gossip.

Aug 15, 2024•29 min

In Love: Is it ever okay to date an ex of someone close to you?

Celebrities have the pick of the bunch when it comes to dating, but most often they date people who run in similar circles. With a smaller dating pool, the situation of dating an ex of someone you know is considerably higher. Jack and Sarel debate whether there’s ever a circumstance in which it’s okay. To help them they look at the relationships and dynamics of Noah Cyrus, Tish Cyrus & Dominic Purcell, ASAP Rocky, Rihanna & Drake and Ant McPartlin, Lisa Armstrong and Anne-Marie Corbett....

Aug 13, 2024•28 min

On Trial: Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI

Years after Scarlett Johansson starred in the film ‘Her’ about a man who falls in love with his AI assistant, tech company OpenAI released a female voice for their ChatGPT service that many people said sounded just like Scarlett. After a legal back and forth with the Hollywood star, OpenAI took it down, but how did it sound so ‘eerily similar’ to her in the first place? And what does this whole scuffle tell us about how AI will be used in the future? Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean discuss.

Aug 08, 2024•26 min

In Love: Do prenups ruin romance?

Prenups can be a wonderful thing – for example they can protect assets and minimise things getting messy if a couple decide to divorce later down the line. So are there any negatives? Jack and Sarel share their opinions, including whether prenups ruin romance. To help them they look at the relationships of Dwayne Wade & Gabrielle Union and Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey.

Aug 06, 2024•31 min

On Trial: Celebs vs Pets

Whether they’re smuggling them across international borders, ending relationships for them, or leaving them a not-so-small fortune in their will, celebs are well known for being barking mad about their animal companions. Do celebs take it too far when it comes to special treatment of their furry friends, or are they just providing them with the life of luxury they deserve? Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean discuss all things celebrity (pets).

Aug 01, 2024•30 min

In Love: Do celebrities need to apologise in public?

Celebrity’s making apologies is nothing new, yet we’re still so obsessed when we see a screenshot of the Notes app on a celebrity’s social media. Jack and Sarel look at how apologies should be handled by famous couples and whether we deserve them in the first place. They also hear from Simon Lewis, host of BBC Radio 4’s podcast When It Hits the Fan, about what celebrities need to get right in the hours, days and weeks following a public crisis. To help them they look at the relationships of Adam...

Jul 30, 2024•36 min

On Trial: Talk Show Hosts vs Toxicity

We’re heading across the pond this week to see why some of the biggest names in showbiz have faced shocking allegations of workplace toxicity. With some of Ellen’s staff saying they weren't allowed to make eye contact, ‘crying rooms’ at Jimmy Kimmel and traumatised employees on the Kelly Clarkson show, Stacey and Larry delve into what goes on behind the scenes.

Jul 25, 2024•26 min

In Love: How are LGBTQ+ couples treated differently in the public eye?

Celebrity relationships are constantly reported on in the press, but the way that LGBTQ+ stories are talked about is very different to how straight ones are discussed. Jack and Sarel look at queer history in the UK and in Hollywood and discuss topics such as queerbaiting, forced outings and conforming to heterosexual models. To help them, they discuss celebrities like George Michael, Chrishell Stause, Troye Sivan and Billie Eilish.

Jul 23, 2024•32 min

On Trial: Gwyneth Paltrow vs The Optometrist

When a celeb appears in court, it often means their reputation is under attack. But when Gwyneth Paltrow took to the stand over a ski collision with an Optometrist she came out of the trial more likeable than ever. How did Gwyneth Paltrow manage to garner so much sympathy and turn around the usual public perception of celebrities as unaccountable, entitled nihilists? Did her legal win define her as the classiest and savviest celeb on any ski slope? Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean analyse this inter...

Jul 18, 2024•24 min

In Love: Can you be friends with an ex?

The question of whether you can stay friends with an ex is an age-old debate and one that divides opinion. Many celebrities have shown us it can be done, but others have proved that we should in fact be worried about the ex our partner tells us not to worry about. Jack and Sarel use their experiences, as well as those in the public eye, to draw their own conclusions. To help them, they look at the relationships of Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin, Sinitta & Simon Cowell and King Charles, Q...

Jul 16, 2024•40 min

On Trial: WAGs vs The Press

Shopping sprees, wild parties and iconic outfits — at the 2006 Euros, England’s WAGs dominated the headlines. They were even accused of contributing to the lads poor performance on the pitch. Were they really a distraction? Or were they just having too much fun for the tabloids to handle? Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean discuss.

Jul 11, 2024•27 min

In Love: Where have all the WAGs gone?

The 2006 World Cup in Germany was an iconic year for football – but more for the WAGs than the competition itself. The constant battle of WAGs trying to outdo one another made for endless headlines, but since then their popularity has significantly declined. Jack and Sarel discuss the cultural changes that may have affected this, as well as the impact that women’s football may have had. To help them, they look at the relationships of Victoria & David Beckham, Coleen & Wayne Rooney, Chery...

Jul 09, 2024•32 min

On Trial: Katy Perry vs Real Estate (and Nuns)

Celebs and their McMansions, it’s all fun and games till someone gets hurt. Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean are diving into the messy world of celeb real estate, via an incredible case which left Katy Perry embroiled in a fierce legal dispute between the The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which took a surprisingly mortal twist. Did Katy end up with blood on her hands — all over the house of her dreams?

Jul 04, 2024•27 min

In Love: What are the ethics of age gaps in relationships?

Significant age gaps can be problematic in any relationship, but when you throw in fame and power, it gets a little messier. Jack and Sarel look at the issues these can cause, why they’re sometimes so desirable and how nuanced these situations really are. To help them, they look at the relationships of Sam & Aaron Taylor Johnson, Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor, Stephen Fry & Elliott Spencer, Mick Jagger & Melanie Hamrick, plus Leonardo DiCaprio and Hugh Hefner.

Jul 02, 2024•37 min

On Trial: Kendall Jenner vs Fyre Fest

How much responsibility do influencers bear when it comes to the products they promote? Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean dive into the murky world of #sponcon by revisiting the scandal that set the internet on fire back in 2017: Fyre Fest. How much did Kendall Jenner really know about this event before encouraging her followers to drop hundreds of dollars on a ticket? Should she have done more research before endorsing an untested event, or was she duped as much as the rest of us? Announcing Fyre Fe...

Jun 27, 2024•30 min

In Love: How do celebrity’s relationships influence their status?

When a celebrity’s star rises, often their non-famous partner is ditched for someone in the spotlight. Why is this happening so often and what can it do for a celebrity’s career? Plus, Jack and Sarel look at why women are considered the ‘homewrecker’ in romantic scandals and why some celebs actually move away from their famous partner for someone out of the spotlight. To help them, they look at the relationships of Sabrina Carpenter & Barry Keoghan, Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater and Julia...

Jun 25, 2024•32 min

On Trial: Pamela Anderson vs The Leaked Sex Tape

Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean dissect the story behind Pamela Anderson's stolen sex tape. In 1996, a VHS tape started circulating of grainy handheld footage of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and her husband Tommy Lee getting intimate. Basically — a sex tape. When the tape made its way onto the internet and into the hands of tabloids, the story exploded. Pam became synonymous with the tape - people assumed they were making money off it, that she leaked it herself. But the reality was she was the vi...

Jun 20, 2024•28 min

In Love: What role does fame play in celebrity relationships?

Being famous can have a significant impact on a celebrity’s relationship, but to what extent? Jack and Sarel look at how celebs capitalise on their fame and whether there’s always a price to pay when it comes to love. Plus, they discuss PR relationships and if we can ever truly trust what we see. To help them answer these questions, they look at the relationships of Katie Price & Peter Andre, Meghan Markle & Prince Harry and Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet.

Jun 18, 2024•35 min

Introducing Famously...

The private lives of our biggest stars… now up for public debate. Join our four hosts for a fun and forensic look at all the biggest celebrity stories to date. Whether you want to delve into the most shocking celebrity love stories, breaking down the drama and drilling into the headlines with Jack Remmington and Sarel on Famously… in Love, or take a look at some of the most scandalous, spicy and downright absurd celebrity trials and controversies to date with Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean on Famo...

Jun 13, 2024•2 min

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