Strictly's Stacey Dooley lands new BBC role
Stacey Dooley has announced her latest BBC role.
The Strictly Come Dancing star is among the stars involved in the broadcaster's Famously... podcast series, which will dissect different aspects of celebrity culture.
Documentarian Stacey and comedian Larry Dean will host Famously...On Trial, where they will look at different famous celebrity court cases and pop culture controversies.
Speaking about the new podcast, which launches on June 20, Stacey said in a statement: "The internet pores forensically over celebrity controversies in and outside the courtroom, holding them to account by trial of public opinion.
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"With increasingly savvy social media users with immediate access to footage, audio and other evidence from the courtroom, we all live these cases in real-time, and the public voice is louder than ever when any controversy is in the spotlight.
"Sometimes, the verdicts reached in the press or on social media are where someone’s fate is truly decided.
"Larry and I are delighted to be delving into some of the most well-known cases! It’s such a treat to sit alongside one another and properly flesh out what ends up being important, broader topics more generally. Judge Judy is shaking, I’m sure!"
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Larry added: "So excited to be working with Stacey on this podcast, it’s going to be loads of fun. Stacey’s got an investigative background so she’s perfectly placed to lay out each story’s detail, delivering the case and asking the tough questions. And since she’s great company to be around, it will be a good laugh.
"I will attempt to decipher who really won – as I’m pretty out of touch with celebrity culture, I should be able to give a totally objective view. Somehow being under-qualified qualifies me to judge!"
Internet personalities Jack Remmington and Sarel, meanwhile, will host Famously... In Love where they look at interesting celebrity relationships.
Ahead of its launch on June 18, Jack said: "I am beyond excited to be co-hosting Famously... In Love: from cheating scandals to torrid affairs, and the highs and lows of some of the most well-documented relationships in the public eye.
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"As someone who is obsessed with pop culture, the chance to be involved with this podcast has been a total joy.
"To be hosting a BBC Sounds podcast and doing it alongside Sarel is a real pinch-me moment and I can't wait for everyone to join us as we delve into the complicated world of love in the spotlight."
Sarel added: "I love looking at the world of celebrities! The gossip and the scandals keep us pop culture lovers invested! Listeners can expect real opinions and truth bombs as Jack and I dissect some of the best known love stories and tales of heartbreak!"
Famously… In Love is available on June 18 and Famously… On Trial is available on June 20 on BBC Sounds.
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