4. It's A Northern Thing, Hyacinth Bucket Impressions And Hard Showbiz Lessons With Joe Mcelderry

Joe Mcelderry has been lighting up stages with his insane vocal talent, his charm and infectious smile for years. Bursting into the public consciousness after winning The X Factor in 2009, he grew up through the highs and lows of showbusiness all in the spotlight of public eye.17 years since that unforgettable night and Joe is no less grateful for the moment that sparked his career and the lessons he had to learn along the way. It’s obvious he was destined for great things long before he auditioned for Simon Cowell and Co.This was an inspiring conversation about resilience, family and Joe’s unwavering connection to the North East. We discuss surviving in the music and television industries, his secret to success and what he would do if it all ended tomorrow. It’s fair to say I’ve never laughed so much in an episode… Joe is full of stories, advice and a joy that shines brighter than a technicolour dreamcoat!One of my favourite episodes for sure.Joe’s new single ‘Love Me Out Loud’ comes out June 19th. Click here for dates to his 2026 Live Tour: https://www.joemcelderryofficial.com/tour______________________________This podcast was recorded at Dakota Hotels, luxury boutique accommodation outside of London. For more information or to book a stay, head to: https://dakotahotels.co.uk______________________________This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.