We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Kerry Katona returns to We Need To Talk with Paolo, opening up about finding love when she least expected it, the anxiety she was battling, and the heartbreak that ran alongside her happiest moments.

She speaks candidly about her relationship with Paolo, from meeting up after the cameras stopped rolling to blending their families and talking seriously about marriage. Kerry and Paolo also reflect on falling pregnant early in their relationship, the miscarriages they went through together, and what that loss brought up for them both.

Kerry also speaks honestly about going on tour with Katie Price, why everyone told her not to do it, and the 20-year friendship that still connects them despite how different they are. She reflects on the emotional toll of sharing so much on stage, the health scare that left her in hospital, and why her children’s approval means more to her than anything else.

Kerry Katona, We Need To Talk (again)

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(00:00) Intro

(00:58) Kerry is Back!

(02:32) The Impact of Kerry’s First Appearance on We Need To Talk

(11:49) Kerry’s Mindset Going into Appearing on Celebs Go Dating

(15:52) What Was It About Paolo That First Appealed to Kerry?

(17:18) How Kerry and Paolo’s Relationship Developed

(20:26) How Did Kerry and Paolo Deal With the Age Gap?

(22:26) Kerry’s Struggle With Anxiety Over The Past Year

(25:52) Kerry’s Health Scare

(27:51) The Emotional Impact of Kerry’s Tour with Katie Price

(31:57) Kerry and Paolo’s Interdependent Relationship

(35:24) Would Kerry Tour With Katie Price Again?

(37:07) The History of Kerry and Katie’s Friendship

(42:52) Kerry’s On Parasocial Relationships

(48:20) Paul Surprises Kerry With A Letter From Home

(54:42) Shopify Ad

(55:46) Paolo Joins Paul and Kerry

(01:00:09) What Has the Media’s Reception Been Like About Their Relationship?

(01:04:34) Paul Shows Kerry and Paolo a Family Photo

(01:06:32) How Do Kerry and Paolo Manage Their Blended Family?

(01:08:43) How Does Paolo Deal With the Parasocial Relationship Fans Have With Kerry?

(01:13:41) Kerry and Paolo Address ‘That Photo’ With Katie Price in Dubai

(01:14:57) Are Kerry and Paolo Moving to Spain?

(01:17:27) What Does Paolo Love About Kerry?

(01:21:21) Will Kerry and Paolo Get Married?

(01:24:00) Do Kerry and Paolo Want to Have Children Together?

(01:30:43) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:34:03) Paul’s Takeaways

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Talia Mar shares her journey with autism from feeling different as a child to being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 24. She opens up about bullying, masking, sensory overwhelm, and the pressure of trying to appear confident while struggling internally. Talia also reflects on why autism in women is so often missed, how music became her outlet, and the relief that came with finally understanding herself. This conversation is an honest look at neurodivergence, identity and embracing the way your mind works. We’re Talking Autism

(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Talia Explains Why She Thinks She Was Bullied at School

(02:28) Talia on Masking and Dealing With Bullying at School

(03:27) What Advice Would Talia Give Her Younger Self?

(04:44) The Message Behind Talia’s Music

(07:53) Talia’s Autism Diagnosis at 24

(08:45) When Talia First Thought She Had Autism

(11:53) Why Talia Wasn’t Diagnosed Earlier

(14:16) Statistics Around Autism in Women

(15:26) How Life Might Have Been Different With an Earlier Diagnosis

(16:55) How Talia’s Parents Reacted to Her Diagnosis

(18:59) Would Talia Encourage Others to Seek a Diagnosis?

(19:44) How Miniminter Reacted to Talia’s Autism
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The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Sims reveals the truth about TOWIE, fame, and the relationship she says took years of her life. She opens up about growing up without her biological mum, being bullied for her looks, and why part of her still feels like that young girl today. Chloe speaks honestly about the man she kept going back to, why she apologised for things she didn't do, and the moment she finally realised he was never going to change.

She also shares what reality TV was really like behind the scenes. From rehearsing arguments to shaking with nerves, Chloe explains how the pressure to perform affected her mental health and why she was never the “Ice Queen” people believed she was.

Chloe also reflects on motherhood and the lengths she went to protect her daughter from the spotlight. She speaks about filming House of Sims with her siblings, why making the show nearly broke her, and what starting again in America has taught her about love, family and self-worth.

Chloe Sims, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(01:46) Paul Tells the Story of How He and Chloe First Met

(05:53) Chloe’s Upbringing in East London and Essex

(07:45) Chloe’s Family Situation Growing Up

(13:39) How Moving From East London to School in Essex Affected Chloe

(18:48) Paul Shows Chloe a Childhood Photo of Her and Joey

(20:08) How Joey’s Mother’s Death Affected Chloe

(28:05) Chloe’s Biggest Insecurity During Adolescence

(30:38) Chloe’s Life After School and a Toxic Relationship

(38:43) What Chloe Is Looking for in a Partner

(41:12) Saily Ad

(42:20) How Chloe Was Cast in TOWIE

(51:57) How Chloe’s Life Changed After Joining TOWIE

(57:49) Chloe’s Darkest Moment on TOWIE

(01:06:26) Chloe’s Experience on Celebs Go Dating

(01:09:01) How Chloe Is Pigeonholed in the Reality TV Industry

(01:11:53) Chloe’s Current Dating Life and What She Wants in a Partner

(01:18:19) Chloe’s Experience of Perimenopause

(01:21:19) Chloe Asks Paul for Dating Advice During Perimenopause

(01:24:48) Paul Reads Chloe a Letter From a TV Industry Insider

(01:32:59) Paul Reads Chloe a Letter From Her Brother Charlie

(01:36:53) How Chloe Has Navigated the Media and Her Daughter Maddie

(01:40:16) The Biggest Lesson Chloe Has Learned From Motherhood

(01:41:35) Chloe Recounts Her Experience With Cosmetic Surgery

(01:45:08) Will Chloe Have Any More Cosmetic Procedures?

(01:46:59) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:49:17) Paul’s Takeaways

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Ashley Roberts shares how a first audition changed everything, taking her from performing at the Viper Room to becoming part of one of the biggest girl groups in the world. She opens up about the early buzz around the group to performing alongside Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Ashley also reflects on the structure of the group, with Nicole as the lead singer, the pressure and pace of sudden fame, and the physical and emotional toll that came with life inside such an iconic act. We're Talking The Pussycat Dolls

(00:00) Intro

(00:38) Ashley Shares How She Joined the Pussycat Dolls

(03:27) From Viper Room Dance Act to Global Pop Group

(04:34) The Origins and Success of “Don’t Cha”

(07:07) The Sheer Scale of Pussycat Dolls’ Success

(08:18) Ashley’s Fondest Memory at the Height of Their Success

(10:22) The Structure of the Pussycat Dolls as a Group

(12:55) Why the Pussycat Dolls Didn’t Reform Post-Covid

(14:18) The Financial Success of the Pussycat Dolls

(16:29) The Demanding Touring Schedule and Its Impact on Ashley

(19:30) Paul Shows Ashley the Debut Pussycat Dolls Album
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Abbey Romeo became one of the most recognisable faces on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, but her journey to finding love, identity and a voice was anything but simple.

In this conversation, Abbey opens up about growing up with autism, the reality of feeling isolated and misunderstood, and what life was really like before the show. Abbey shares what autism feels like from the inside, describing it as living between two worlds, while Abbey’s mum Christine reflects on the challenges of raising a child in a system she believes is often broken.

They speak honestly about the early years, from communication struggles and emotional breakthroughs to the moment Abbey first understood her diagnosis and how that shaped her identity. Christine also shares the unseen side of parenting, the survival mode, the lack of support, and the turning points that slowly gave them hope.

Abbey also reflects on finding love with her boyfriend David, what their relationship means to her, and the quiet ways he makes her feel safe, understood and seen.

From building a successful hat business to discovering her voice through music, Abbey demonstrates how purpose, creativity and connection have transformed her life and why representation matters more than ever.

Abbey Romeo, We Need To Talk

(00:00) Intro (01:50) The Success of Love on the Spectrum (02:39) How Abbey Felt When She First Joined the Show (03:46) Why Hannah Montana Is Important To Abbey (04:50) Abbey and Christine on Becoming Public Figures (06:04) Why Christine Didn't Think Abbey Belonged On The Show (08:17) Abbey’s Emotional Connection to Mermaids (10:22) Abbey Gifts Paul One of Her Hats (12:32) When Abbey Discovered She Was Autistic (14:12) Abbey’s Experiences Across Different Schools (17:59) Christine’s View on the Origins of Autism (18:45) How Abbey Defines Autism (19:23) Paul Shows Abbey a Photo of Her as a Baby (21:00) What It’s Like Filming Love on the Spectrum (25:10) What Abbey Likes About Her Boyfriend David (28:31) Does Abbey Love David? (32:45) Shopify Ad (33:51) When Abbey and David Became Official (36:16) How Much Time Christine Has to Herself (37:11) Christine on Parenting an Autistic Child (41:47) What Abbey Loves Most About Christine (45:56) Abbey’s Musical Ability (47:50) Abbey’s Favourite TV Shows (49:03) David’s Ability to See Numbers as Colours (52:15) Paul Surprises Abbey With a Message From A Celebrity Guest (58:16) What Abbey Wishes People Knew About Autism (58:48) What Abbey and David Like to Do Together (59:21) The New Series Of Love On The Spectrum (01:00:03) Most Memorable Conversation (01:03:16) Paul’s Takeaways

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