Perrie Edwards was just 17 when she found fame on The X Factor. After auditioning for the show, she was put together with Jade, Leigh-Anne and Jesy to form Little Mix - a group that became one of the biggest girlbands in British pop history.

In our conversation, Perrie reveals that one of the hardest things about being famous is having some of her most personal experiences play out in the public eye.

From the very public end of her friendship with Jesy to going through a break-up, Perrie opens up about what it's really like to grieve, heal and grow while the world is watching.

In this episode, Perrie shares:

• The reality of being on The X Factor at 17
• Going through a very public break-up with Zayn Malik
• The emotional and physical impact of experiencing two miscarriages
• The secure, fulfilling love she’s found with her husband Alex
• Why she's made peace with her friendship with Jesy coming to an end

Perrie is a reminder that the people we grew up watching on stage are still figuring things out and that there's real strength in being honest about that.

Perrie Edwards is Great Company.

Listen to Perrie’s latest single ‘Passenger Princess’ HERE

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:

Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS

Producers: Helen Burke & Emilia Gill

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Jake Ji

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cast your mind back to the early 2010s when paparazzi shots ruled the front pages, and reality TV was turning ordinary people into stars overnight. From Big Brother and The X Factor to TOWIE and Made in Chelsea, our generation grew up at the peak of fame culture, raised on the idea that being famous was the ultimate dream.

Few people embody that era quite like Rylan Clark.

We first fell in love with Rylan when he appeared as the ‘novelty act’ on The X Factor in 2012. From there, he went on to win Celebrity Big Brother, host TV primetime shows and is now BBC Radio 2 royalty, carving out a career that most could only dream of.

In this Great Moment, Rylan opens up about his lifelong fascination with fame and how playing 'the game' on The X Factor helped him make the most of the competition.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:

Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Jake Ji

Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Exec Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Mays has been in our living rooms for decades. From EastEnders and Line of Duty to Mrs Biggs and Thursday Murder Club, he’s become one of the most familiar and loved faces in British TV and film.

But long before he shared the screen with the likes of Michael Douglas and Stephen Graham, Daniel was the middle child in a working-class Essex family, desperate to be seen and heard. He found his voice through performing and never looked back.

In this conversation, Danny shares:

• Growing up in Essex with dreams of becoming an actor
• Why he nearly didn't go to stage school
• The unforgettable advice Michael Douglas gave him
• Taking on the role of the 'Black Cab R*pist' John Worboys and how it affected him
• What it was like performing in front of Daniel Day Lewis

Daniel was a joy to talk to and he’s a reminder of what's possible when you back yourself and never let go of the dream.

Daniel Mays is Great Company.

Watch ‘Believe Me’ on ITV HERE

Check out Daniel’s new podcast ‘Gangster Presents: The Story of Ronnie Biggs’ HERE

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:

Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast

TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

Jamie - @jamielaing

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk

THE CREDITS

Producer: Helen Burke

Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins

Video: Jake Ji

Senior Social Media Manager: Laura Coughlan

Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.