Shame on Who?

EP 7: Today's case study unpacks the life of actor Hayden Panettiere through the lens of her memoir, 'This is Me: A reckoning'. Hayden became a trail blazer for women's mental health when she publicly shared her experience of post-partum depression in 2015, but she also faced a lot of shame from the press and public for speaking about the taboo subject leading to an infamous brand-deal falling through. Before her tragic passing, Hayden reclaimed her power in her memoir, sharing her experience as a child actor, the paparazzi and predatory powerful men. Jess and Judge Joey reflect on the power dynamics of 'Hollyweird' and Jess brings to the court her shameful moment of the week from her doorstep.Come join our court of public opinion and let us know what you decide-Do you agree with our verdict? Join our court of public opinion below! If you want to hear more of us unpacking celebrity scandals, give us a like and a subscribe x

EP 6: Today's case study unpacks the story of Courtney Stodden, the sixteen year old 'teen bride' who married 51 year old actor Doug Hutchison in 2011. A teenage Courtney faced relentless shaming and judgement in the press, but looking back now did we get it all wrong? Jess and Judge Joey reflect on their own judgements at the time and how Courtney was a victim who deserved support instead of shaming. Joey also brings to the court Netflix's documentary series "The Fall: Skydive Murder Plot" for review... Come join our court of public opinion and let us know what you decide- Do you agree with our verdict? Join our court of public opinion below! If you want to hear more of us unpacking celebrity scandals, give us a like and a subscribe x

EP 5: Today's case study spans over three decades as we dive into the scandals that have shaped Katie Price's career. lifted from her new Sky documentary series 'Nothing to Hide'. Katie aka Jordan is a British pop cultural icon who is no stranger to courting the press herself, but a slew of failed relationships and personal battles leaves Judge Joey facing a difficult decision.Jess and Judge Joey reflect on their own career starting off as glamour models and pass verdict on those old clips resurfacing of Peter Andre's behaviour towards Katie. Come join our court of public opinion and let us know what you decide-Shame on Who?

EP 4: Today's case study takes us back to the 2004 Super Bowl which saw Janet Jackson's 30 year career ruined by a wardrobe malfunction when Justin Timberlake exposed her breast in an incident that lasted less than a second. At the height of her career, Janet was blacklisted from music channels, radio stations and even uninvited to the Grammy's while Timberlake went on to be attend the Grammy's that year and eventually be invited back to perform at the Super Bowl. Jess and Judge Joey pass their own verdict on the case and dive into misogynoir, ageism and the unfair shame placed on Janet.Come join our court of public opinion and let us know what you decide-Shame on Who?

EP 3: Today's case study is the Love Island scandal that saw Beauty Queen Zara Holland stripped of her Miss Great Britain title in 2016 for having sex with Alex Bowen on TV. What followed was a public shaming from her fellow islanders, the press and the pageant system that was supposed to have her back. Meanwhile, the man involved faced little shaming at all. Would the reaction still be the same today? Jess and Judge Joey pass their own verdict on the case.Jess & Joey also dive into some shameless moments from OG TOWIE episodes and unpack some of the most unhinged reality tv shows from the past. Come join our court of public opinion and let us know what you decide-Shame on Who?