Colton Underwood: I Thought The Bachelor Would Make Me Straight “I Prayed To God”

Colton Underwood: I Thought The Bachelor Would Make Me Straight “I Prayed To God”

Colton Underwood became one of the most talked-about figures in reality TV after going from the NFL to The Bachelor, before publicly coming out as gay in one of the most scrutinised moments of his life. In this rare conversation, Colton reflects on growing up in football, faith and the Midwest, while privately knowing he was gay and trying desperately to hide it. He speaks about praying to be straight, building a fake public life, and the pressure of becoming “the virgin Bachelor” while living behind what he describes as a spiderweb of lies. Colton opens up about the rules, secrecy and fear that shaped his relationships, the NFL locker room culture that kept him in the closet, and the blackmail that pushed him toward finally coming out. He also reflects on his time on the US Traitors, the backlash that followed, and why he believes some viewers still misunderstand who he is now. Now a husband and father, Colton speaks about accountability, healing, and what it means to stop performing after years of hiding who he really was. Colton Underwood, We Need To Talk This conversation includes discussion of addiction and mental health. Please take care while watching. We’ve included links to support resources below: Samaritans: https://linkly.link/2kE85 [https://linkly.link/2kE85]  MIND:  https://linkly.link/2dx8b [https://linkly.link/2dx8b]  CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H [https://linkly.link/2dx8H] Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk [https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk]   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod]   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX [https://linkly.link/2eXHX] Follow Colton here: https://www.instagram.com/coltonunderwood/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/coltonunderwood/?hl=en] https://www.tiktok.com/@coltonunderwood [https://www.tiktok.com/@coltonunderwood] (00:00) Intro (01:51) Early Life and Upbringing (07:14) Growing Up Gay in the Midwest (09:07) How Colton’s Parents' Divorce Affected Him (12:13) Navigating His Sexuality As A Teenager (24:28) Being Drafted into the NFL (29:21) Navigating Homophobia in American Football (37:03) Saily Ad (38:11) How Colton Got on The Bachelor (42:35) Why Colton Became Known as the Virgin Bachelor (45:46) How Colton Hid His Sexuality on The Bachelor (48:14) The Fence Jump That Changed The Bachelor (56:15) Backlash from The Traitors (01:02:39) ID Mobile Ad (01:04:29) Colton Opens Up About Xanax & Alcohol Abuse (01:06:56) Being Blackmailed And Coming Out (01:15:51) Paul Surprised Colton (01:17:22) How Colton Met His Husband Jordan (01:19:36) Going Through Surrogacy in the USA (01:24:29) Paul Surprises Colton With A Letter (01:25:44) Writing His New Book, Dear Bishop (01:31:56) Would Colton Do Another Reality TV Show? (01:33:14) Most Memorable Conversation (01:36:46) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code WNTT at checkout for 15% off. For more details: https://saily.com/wntt ⛵ iD Mobile: Ditch the texts and ‘Make it a Call’ — your voice is more powerful than you think. https://www.idmobile.co.uk/make-it-a-call?affiliate=marketing%7CYouTube_Display%7CMakeItACall_Brand&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=MakeItACall&utm_content=Brand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We Staged Our Paparazzi Photos And Split The Money! We're Talking Reality TV "Villains"

Spencer Pratt and Harry Jowsey pull back the curtain on the reality TV machine. Spencer reveals how The Hills changed television forever, the truth behind reality TV villains, staged paparazzi moments, and the strategy that made him one of the most talked-about figures of the 2000s. Harry shares what really happens behind the scenes of shows like Too Hot To Handle, how contestants chase screen time, the psychological impact of life in a reality TV bubble, and the tactics he used to turn a dating show into a global career. This is a candid look inside reality TV, fame, villain edits, producer manipulation, social media stardom, and what it really takes to stay relevant once the cameras stop rolling. We're Talking Reality TV "Villains" (00:00) Intro (00:27) How Real Was The Hills? (01:16) How Spencer Landed The Hills (03:56) The Peak of Spencer’s Fame (08:40) Spencer’s Reality TV Legacy Explained (10:26) Why The Hills Came to an End (11:15) Does Spencer Regret The Hills? (12:43) Spencer’s Role in Kardashian Success (16:46) What Harry Wanted From Too Hot to Handle (22:29) Why Harry Thrives on Reality TV (25:00) How Reality TV Supercharged Harry’s Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: “No One Has Really Listened To Me… Until Now”

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard became one of the most recognisable women in modern true crime after the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, and the alleged medical abuse that shocked the world. In this rare conversation, Gypsy reflects on the childhood she says was built on lies, the complex relationship with her mother, and the questions she believes were never asked. She opens up about wanting to be loved, the relationships that shaped her life, and the catastrophic dynamic with Nick Godejohn, who is now serving life in prison. Gypsy revisits the night Dee Dee was killed, and the thinking behind what happened. She also reflects on guilt, accountability and whether her prison sentence was fair for the crime that was committed. Now a mother herself, Gypsy reflects on the kind of parent she wants to become, the cycles she is determined to break, and how she begins to move forward when the world still knows you by your darkest chapter. Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, We Need To Talk This conversation includes discussion of child abuse, medical abuse, sexual assault and murder. Please take care while watching. We’ve included links to support resources below: NSPCC: https://linkly.link/2kE84 [https://linkly.link/2kE84] Samaritans: https://linkly.link/2kE85 [https://linkly.link/2kE85]  MIND:  https://linkly.link/2dx8b [https://linkly.link/2dx8b]  The Survivor’s Trust: https://linkly.link/2kE8q [https://linkly.link/2kE8q]   RAINN: https://linkly.link/2kE8h [https://linkly.link/2kE8h] Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk [https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk]   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod]   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX [https://linkly.link/2eXHX] Follow Gypsy-Rose here: https://www.instagram.com/gypsyrose.insta [https://www.instagram.com/gypsyrose.insta]  https://www.tiktok.com/@gypsyrose_blanchard727 [https://www.tiktok.com/@gypsyrose_blanchard727] (00:00) Intro (02:14) The Notoriety of Gypsy-Rose (03:10) Early Life (07:28) Gypsy's Mother's Mental Health Issues (12:04) Alleged Sexual Assault in Childhood (16:35) Why Gypsy-Rose Left the Family Home (18:11) The Medical Procedures Gypsy-Rose Underwent (33:36) Did Gypsy Feel Loved by Anyone as a Child? (39:36) Dating as a Teenager (50:38) How Gypsy Met Nick (01:03:50) Gypsy Reflects On The Night Her Mother Died (01:24:57) The Aftermath of the Murder and Court Proceedings (01:32:02) Time in Prison (01:35:24) How Gypsy Met Her First Husband in Prison (01:54:39) How Gypsy Adjusted to Life After Prison (02:05:30) The Birth of Gypsy's Daughter With Ken (02:15:51) Most Memorable Conversation (02:17:35) Paul's Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Little Mix & One Direction: What REALLY Happened Off Stage

Perrie Edwards and Lou Teasdale pull back the curtain on life inside two of the biggest pop groups of a generation. Perrie reflects on growing up in Little Mix, becoming one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, public heartbreak, pressure, and the sisterhood that carried them through. Lou shares what it was really like touring the world with One Direction, raising her daughter on the road, the fan chaos, the private jets, and why life behind the scenes was far less glamorous than it looked. This is a rare look inside Little Mix, One Direction, fame, friendship, and the real cost of growing up in the spotlight. (00:00) Intro (00:32) The Success of Little Mix (02:00) How Little Mix Shaped Perrie as a Woman (04:17) Why Perrie Still Sees Little Mix as Underdogs (08:02) Perrie’s Most Challenging Time in Little Mix (09:20) Finding Stability While Touring the World (12:23) How Lou Started Working With One Direction (14:14) The First One Direction Tour (14:57) How Fame Changed the Members of One Direction (17:10) The Best Moments of Life on Tour (19:34) The Wildest Things Fans Did to Meet One Direction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Tom Read Wilson Finally Tells His Story: “It Was A Constant Barrage Of Verbal Abuse”

Tom Read Wilson reflects on life after I’m A Celebrity and the private story behind the voice, warmth and eccentricity that made the nation fall in love with him. He opens up about growing up feeling othered, the secret that once felt like a ticking time bomb, and the anxiety that affected his relationship with food for many years. Tom also reflects on coming out, the sister who became his safe place, and why the jungle helped him lose his ego and feel truly seen. In a conversation shaped by nearly nine years of friendship, Paul and Tom look back on Celebs Go Dating, the moments that brought them close, and the bond that has quietly become one of the most important relationships in both of their lives. Funny, tender and unexpected, this is Tom Read Wilson on queerness, friendship, family, self-acceptance and learning to celebrate the parts of yourself the world once made you question. Tom Read Wilson, We Need To Talk A heads up this conversation includes discussion of mental health and eating disorders. We’ve included links to support resources below: CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H   MIND:  https://linkly.link/2dx8b   Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk [https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk]   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod]   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX [https://linkly.link/2eXHX] Follow Tom here: https://www.instagram.com/tomreadwilson [https://www.instagram.com/tomreadwilson] (00:00) Intro (05:55) Tom’s Upbringing (07:25) Becoming Aware of Prejudice (08:51) Tom’s Identity in His Teens (16:18) How Tom Came Out (18:31) Paul Shows Tom a Photo of Him and His Siblings (23:46) Tom’s Struggle With Eating (30:43) Tom’s Career as an Actor (34:51) Tom Appearance on The Voice (40:57) Accusations About Tom’s Voice (45:51) Cast on Celebs Go Dating (48:41) Which Celebrities Stood Out to Tom on CGD? (51:08) Paul Shows Tom a Photo of Him and Gemma Collins (53:21) Paul’s Appreciation For Tom (55:57) Tom on His Romantic Life (58:00) Tom Has Made Paul Officially ‘Naughty’ (01:01:11) Why Tom Went on I’m a Celebrity (01:02:59) What Is the Environment Really Like on I’m a Celebrity? (01:04:33) What Tom Loved Most About I’m a Celebrity (01:08:46) Who Did Tom Get on With Most on I’m a Celebrity? (01:17:06) Tom’s Final Bushtucker Trial (01:23:18) Surprise Letter From Campmate Ruby Wax (01:26:20) Tom’s Relationship With Paul’s Family (01:28:11) Tom’s Talent for Accents (01:37:26) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: iD Mobile: Ditch the texts and ‘Make it a Call’ - your voice is more powerful than you thinkhttps://www.idmobile.co.uk/make-it-a-call?affiliate=marketing%7CYouTube_Display%7CMakeItACall_Brand&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=MakeItACall&utm_content=Brand [https://www.idmobile.co.uk/make-it-a-call?affiliate=marketing%7CYouTube_Display%7CMakeItACall_Brand&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=MakeItACall&utm_content=Brand] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]