Production
"Come and get in-depth with the meme queen and listen to my podcast on BBC Sounds!"
— Collins on the launch of The Gemma Collins Podcast on BBC Sounds [1] In August 2019, the BBC announced the commissioning of The Gemma Collins Podcast for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Sounds. [1] Produced by Wise Buddah Productions and commissioned by executive Louise Kattenhorn, it was described as "an intimate, no-holds barred look inside the life of The GC, with plenty of candid chat, laughs and insider gossip direct from the Essex diva herself." Episodes were scheduled to air weekly on BBC Sounds every Wednesday, with the podcast "allowing fans to hear [Collins] as they've never heard her before." [...] and were invited to "share in the drama and excitement of her day-to-day life", as well as featuring guest appearances from those closest to her, who provide an honest insight into what [Collins'] life is like behind closed doors. The podcast also features Collins taking on the role of an agony aunt, answering listeners’ questions and tackling their life dilemmas each week, with episodes "ending on a high" as Collins shares her "very best nuggets of wisdom with the world." [1] Following the commissioning, Collins said she was "so excited to finally be able to share [her podcast] with the world" and that she had been "absolutely loving working with Radio 1", adding that "If [the listeners] had ever wanted to sit down for a chat with [her]", that's what [the podcast] would be like, describing it as "fun, funny and honest". [2] The podcast was originally commissioned for eight episodes, but was later doubled to sixteen following it's success. [3] During the agony aunt segment of the episodes, Collins regularly received emails asking for relationship advice, and thus amid the third series, a spin-off titled The Gemma Collins Love Lounge was commissioned, focusing primarily on Collins reciting her own experiences and offering advice on love, dating and relationships. [4]
In June 2022, it was reported that Collins had decided to end her podcast on BBC Sounds after receiving a higher offer from another provider. [5] This was later confirmed by the BBC, who reportedly "couldn't afford" to match the deal and confirmed in a statement that the podcast had ended on the broadcaster after "six wonderful series", however expressed their gratitude to Collins for her "infectious energy", and for giving the nation a "no-holds barred insight into her life." [6] The final episode on BBC Sounds aired on 15 December 2021. [7] The new broadcaster was later confirmed as Acast, who reportedly offered Collins up to "five-times more" than her BBC salary and granted her more "editoral control". [8] Creator network director Sam Shetabi said: "It's official. We are bringing the GC to Acast. Acast helps podcasters find their valuable audience and make more money, on their own terms, so we can't wait to start working with Gemma on all her creative ideas for the podcast." [9] The podcast was produced by Pineapple Audio Production following it's relaunch on 21 October 2022, until the final episode on 26 February 2024. [10]
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