Great Company with Jamie Laing

This is part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Jesy Nelson.

Growing up in Romford, Jesy always dreamed of being on stage. But years of bullying slowly knocked her confidence until she stopped believing in herself, right up until The X Factor.

Auditioning for The X Factor changed Jesy’s life. Her dreams came true overnight but fame wasn’t what she thought it would be.

In part 2 of our conversation, Jesy opens up about what fame was really like and the relentless trolling that followed her. She shares the real reason she left Little Mix and why walking away was her only option.

We cover:
Being bullied as a child and how it led to alopecia
Dancing with Diversity as a teenager
Auditioning for The X Factor and Gary Barlow’s harsh comments
The rollercoaster highs and lows of Little Mix
Why leaving Little Mix was the best thing she ever did
How motherhood has given her a new confidence

This is one of those rare, real conversations. Jesy opens up about the journey that’s made her who she is today and I’m so grateful she trusted me with her story.

Jesy Nelson is Great Company.

For more information and support about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, head to smauk.org.uk

Jesy Nelson: Life after Little Mix launches on Prime Video on 13th February

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THE CREDITS
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
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Jesy Nelson rose to global fame with Little Mix, experiencing the highest highs and lowest lows in the public eye. But nothing could have prepared her for motherhood.

Jesy’s world changed when her twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, a rare and severe condition. Like many of us, my heart broke when I watched her video sharing the news.

For the first time on a podcast, Jesy opens up about her pregnancy, the endless hospital visits, the constant fear and the moment everything changed.

This conversation is raw, honest and incredibly powerful. Jesy, thank you for trusting us with your story. We’re sending you and your beautiful girls so much love.

Part 2 is out Friday 6th February. Jesy Nelson is Great Company.

For more information and support about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, head to smauk.org.uk

Jesy Nelson: Life after Little Mix launches on Prime Video on 13th February

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast
TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - join today at theaa.com/great T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best

THE CREDITS
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever struggle with confidence? Or feel unsure of who you are or, who you’re meant to be? This Great Moment is for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t quite fit in.

Yungblud, aka Dom Harrison, was our very first guest on Great Company, and after his HUGE Grammys win, it felt only right to revisit this conversation. Dom opens up about the difference between himself and the person he becomes on stage. He explains why creating Yungblud wasn’t a choice, but something he needed - a way to feel confident, accepted and like he truly belongs.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast
TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS
Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji
Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Thompson and I grew up together on Made in Chelsea. What started as a friendship on the show became something much deeper - he became like a brother to me. We spoke every day and he was there for me through some of the hardest moments in my life.

Then everything changed. We had our biggest fallout and it all played out on TV.

Since then, we’ve rebuilt our friendship. I’ve watched Sam turn one of the toughest years of his life into one of his best. This conversation looks back at what broke us and what brought us back together.

We cover:
- Growing up on Made In Chelsea
- Our biggest fallout and the phone call that brought us back together
- Sam’s first heartbreak and what it’s taught him
- Wanting to be a dad and Sam’s fear that time is running out
- Why 2025 ended up being Sam’s best year yet

This conversation is about how our hardest years can end up teaching us the most - and how it’s never too late to say sorry.

Sam Thompson is Great Company.

Sam's podcast with co-host Pete Wicks, Staying Relevant is available wherever you get your podcasts. Sam’s new ITV show ‘Celebrity Sabotage’ comes to your screens in February 2026. Sam is a proud ambassador for ADHD UK - please see here for more information, www.adhduk.co.uk.

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast
TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - join today at theaa.com/great T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best

THE CREDITS
Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett
Social Media: Laura Coughlan
Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you doing dry January? Curious about sober living? Or trying to be more mindful about what you eat and drink? This Great Moment is for you.

Dr Federica Amati is a leading expert and Head Nutritionist at the health app ZOE. She was one of our first ever guests on Great Company and she completely changed the way I think about alcohol.

In this Great Moment, Dr Amati reveals the dangerous link between alcohol and breast cancer, explains why every unit matters and shares simple changes we can all make to our diet to live a happier, healthier life.

Listen to the full episode HERE!

If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us:
Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast
TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast

And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected]

THE CREDITS
Executive Producers: Ewan Newbigging-Lister & Jemima Rathbone
Producer: Helen Burke
Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins
Video: Jake Ji
Social Media: Laura Coughlan

Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.