Vanessa Feltz and the Fake Guest Scandal

Talk2TheHand 90s · 2025-03-25

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In this episode, we dive into the career of Vanessa Feltz, one of British television’s most recognizable personalities. From her early days as a pioneering female voice in talk radio to her rise as a daytime TV staple, Vanessa has built a reputation for sharp wit, no-nonsense interviews, and an unmistakable on-screen presence.

But alongside the success came controversy—most notably, the infamous Vanessa talk show scandal of the late '90s, where it was revealed that guests had been faked to create dramatic moments. How did this revelation impact her career? Was she aware, or was she also a victim of behind-the-scenes manipulation? We explore the fallout, how she managed to bounce back, and the lasting impact on British tabloid culture.

Join us as we unpack Vanessa Feltz’s journey, her resilience in the face of public scrutiny, and her place in the ever-changing world of British television.

Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.

New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays.

Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love.

Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

Talk2TheHand 90s

Beth and Jimmy rewind to the 90s to unpick the stories of famous and infamous names, shows, and events of the 90s and find out what happened next. Laugh and reminisce with us as we stay deliberately lost down Memory Lane, you’ll never be closer to the 90s.

Talk2TheHand is an independent podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we’ll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.

New episodes bursting with 1990s nostalgia released on Tuesdays.

Give us a follow and we’ll keep you gooey in 1990s love.

Get in touch with us to suggest future episodes, tell us whether you are enjoying the podcast, or just to have a chinwag about the 90s. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

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