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Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Vogue Williams: ‘Spenny will have the odd drink, but I'd rather have a Coke Zero'
Vogue Williams logs into our scheduled Zoom chat from a sunbed under a straw beach umbrella in Spain. It is for a moment, slightly sickening. Even more so when there are zero Wi-Fi issues, sure to happen if a normal, non-celeb human attempted something so riskily glamorous as 'Working From Beach'. Williams wears oversized aviators and a relaxed co-ord emblazoned with words like gelato and limoncello. I half wonder why the working holiday isn't a statutory right for everyone – but then, Williams doesn't have a typical nine-to-five. Part of a generation that has fashioned multi-hyphenate careers out of the entertainment industry, Williams – if you were wondering – is mostly famous for being her very genial self. There are the three podcasts: My Therapist Ghosted Me with comedian Joanne McNally; Never Live It Down with various comedians; and Vogue & Amber with her sister, who replaced her husband, reality TV star Spencer Matthews, when he departed their previous podcast, Spencer & Vogue. And then there are her other ventures: Bare By Vogue, a self-tanning line, and Gen Kids Clothes, a range available at M&S and Next. In May she released her autobiography, Big Mouth, a romp through the years leading up to now. It's a comedic take on her childhood in Ireland, her parents' divorce, her wayward teens and the change in family fortunes when her stepfather made a bit of money and they moved to a bigger house with two swimming pools and a tennis court. It was he who insisted she go to university – something Williams heartily approves of, even if she did end up dropping out to pursue modelling (more Dublin street promotion than Paris catwalk, by her own admission) before getting her start in Irish reality TV on a programme called Fade Street. On the night it premiered, her father died. Williams has previously said: 'So the joke in my family is that he died because he was so embarrassed for me.' What followed was a brief and ultimately misguided marriage to Westlife star Brian McFadden – 'I have nothing bad to say about that. That's as much as I'll say' – and then her reality TV meet-cute with Spencer Matthews, Made in Chelsea's notorious love rat, whom she fell for when they both appeared on The Jump in 2017. All of which makes her unshakeable contentment ahead of turning 40 in October entirely understandable. With her 'wild times' behind her, Williams says, with her trademark wide smile: 'I'm so happy. I have three amazing children, a great husband. My family are healthy and happy, touch wood, and I'm doing a job that I love. And I just feel lucky to be turning 40 and to be at this current point in my life.' The sun right now is shining for Williams in all ways. Her eldest two, Theodore, six, and Gigi, five, have just broken up from school and right now they're all in Sotogrande, southern Spain where Williams' mum and step-dad have an apartment. Her Auntie Jeanette is looking after two year old Otto just out of Zoom shot. Theodore and Gigi are at a kids camp for the afternoon. 'Spenny', as she calls him, is on his way to the beach bar for lunch. Not before he looms into view on our call, just to assert how much of a better cook he is than his wife of seven years. We're ostensibly here to talk about her support for Hello Fresh's new campaign highlighting how Gen Air Fryer lacks basic cooking skills; one in three teens can't even make a dippy egg. She's long used the brand to help break out of a rut – salads and steaks are her and Matthews' usual go-to – as well as to introduce the children to new flavours and get them involved in the cooking process. 'I would say, Spenny and I are both good cooks. He might be slightly better,' she starts to say. 'No, no, it wasn't an invitation,' says Williams as Matthews' tanned face hoves into view. 'Nonsense, I'm much better,' comes his verdict – and then he's off to have his lunch. 'I'm always fascinated by the amount he orders,' Vogue muses, watching him go. 'Me and my auntie had lunch before, and I thought, this is a very inexpensive bill. But then I realised he wasn't there, so I reckon his bill on his own will probably be double ours.' Williams has previously said that Matthews' reputation meant she assumed he might be a sociopath. Instead, she found someone whose personality matched her own. The pair bounce off each other. 'It's so nice to have such a supportive partner,' says Williams. Matthews, 36, has had something of an image overhaul in recent years: a weight-loss transformation, along with a well-received 2023 documentary about his brother Michael Matthews, who disappeared on Everest in 1999 after becoming the youngest Briton to reach the summit. Last year, Matthews ran 30 marathons in 30 days, setting a new Guinness World Record. As a couple on holiday, you're more likely to find them up early and out for a run than up late on the sangrias. Matthews has previously spoken about his problems with alcohol, setting up Clean Co in 2019 to offer non-alcoholic alternatives. 'He'll have the odd drink sometimes,' says Williams, who isn't particularly fussed herself. 'I'd rather have a Coke Zero,' she adds. On holiday, they're much the same as they are at home. 'It's a very active holiday. I wouldn't like to feel sluggish. That's why I've always kept up my fitness whenever I go away – because I actually genuinely enjoy it as well.' Back home in London, their social lives aren't what they once were; it isn't an unfilmed episode of Made in Chelsea every day. Firmly in their family phase, life is now a whirl of tennis lessons, gymnastics, swimming and children's parties. 'They have a better social life than we do,' says Williams. When she and Spencer do get a date night, they love going out for dinner – but invariably eat so quickly they're done and home within an hour and fifteen minutes. 'We are really quick when we go because we're so hungry,' she laughs. They also spend a lot of time with Williams' Irish crew, including her cousin Killian who lives in London. What do they make of Spencer? 'I remember when I first brought him back to Ireland, and when he started speaking, they were like, 'Where did he get that accent?'' laughs Williams. 'I remember being quite taken aback when I first heard it too, because it was just so posh. Now I don't really hear it so much anymore. Everyone gets on very well with him. He's very charming. He's lovely to be around. He's kind. And he's just still standing in the queue – for some reason he looks bizarre,' says Williams, still watching him from afar. Matthews attended Eton, where he spent a lot of time in the headmaster's office. What does she make of the whole public school system in England? 'In Ireland, you just go to the school that's closest to your house, and not many people go to any kind of fee-paying school,' says Williams. As a result, she's been very relaxed about where Theodore goes next. 'But Spenny was like, 'Oh, we need to put him down for this school'. I just couldn't understand the concept of it. I don't really like the idea of boarding because I didn't board myself and I love having the kids around me. But if Theodore got to the age where he wanted to go to boarding school, I wouldn't stand in his way either – but I don't think I'd be, like, advocating for it.' They are equally close to Matthews' family. At Easter, they flew to Eden Rock, the luxury resort in St Barths owned by the Matthews' family and where he spent a lot of his childhood. 'It's pretty special. If he wanted to go more than once a year, I'd probably have to say, 'You should pay for the flights', but no, it's lovely there. But again, we kind of do the same stuff over there. We play a bit of tennis and it's very chilled.' The children are close to their cousins. Matthews' older brother James – heir to the Scottish feudal title of Laird of Glen Affric, currently held by their father – is married to Pippa Middleton. Whether they have any relationship with the Prince and Princess of Wales, aka Kate and Wills, Williams won't say. 'You just have to respect other people's privacy in that way,' she states. There's an obvious tightrope Williams walks when it comes to how much of her life to share. 'We are open. We talk about a lot on our podcasts, but that's just part of our job,' she says. So where do the boundaries lie? Anyone can follow her on Instagram and get a snapshot of her holiday right now; 1.1 million already do. There are sweaty runs with Matthews – 'He takes me on his recovery runs, which are my fast runs,' she deadpans – family jumps into the pool Marvel superhero style, and celebrations like Gigi's birthday the day before. 'To be honest, we keep a lot of stuff private. We're open enough online,' says Williams. Employing someone to look at her social media accounts helps keep that sense of distance. 'I don't have to be online too much. I think it's become quite a negative landscape. Look at that Coldplay couple. That just wouldn't have happened 15 years ago, and it's just gone viral. And everyone forgets there are families behind that who are really struggling. We're just turning it into memes.' In March this year, Williams issued an Instagram statement quashing split rumours about her and Matthews' marriage, saying: 'It's with great sadness that I have to let you know that Spen and I are NOT breaking up!' It's not something she wants to discuss today, but referring to the recent unmasking of the founder of Tattle Life – a controversial online gossip forum that directed 'commentary and critique' at influencers and celebrities – she says: 'I've been in the firing line of so many things, and I'm like anybody else, it can deeply affect you. There's nothing you can control about it.' Her approach to tabloid gossip has been to accept that. 'You know your own truth. You know what's going on in our life. We know it's all bulls--t.' Mute and move on has always been her way of handling online hate. 'We all know they're just bored.' Although recently she had a woman message her apologising for something she had said to her online nearly two years ago. 'She said, 'I'm really sorry I was having such a bad day that day. And I just, like, reread that message I sent you because something popped up on my phone from your stories',' explains Williams. 'I thought, fair play to you. You've actually come back after all that time and apologised – that's really impressive.' Next up is a house move, maybe a project where she can get her interior design fix. She'd love to do more TV work and perhaps collaborate with Matthews again if the right project comes along. Apart from that, she's happy. No midlife crisis beckons. Is there really nothing she'd change? Maybe her name, it turns out. 'Vogue is just very, very tacky. It's cigarettes and a Range Rover.' She's still baffled as to why her mum chose it. 'It's not like she was some Jimi Hendrix kind of vibe person. She was very, very well behaved.' It didn't bother Williams until she was about 14, when she got teased about it. 'Then around 18 and 19, it got cool again, and now I'm kind of going into the territory of, like, when I'm a granny, people saying, 'Who? Granny Vogue?'' HelloFresh has launched 'HelloFresh Skills' – a campaign backed by Vogue Williams, who supports the initiative and encourages families to get hands-on in the kitchen.
Extra.ie
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Joanne McNally loses eye-watering sum in elaborate Glastonbury scam
Joanne McNally has revealed how she was one of 50 people who were scammed out of €2,000 for a Glastonbury ticket last month. The annual festival took place from June 25, with Joanne previously admitting she had yet to receive the ticket she had paid for. Now, the comedian and presenter has revealed she was scammed, with the fraudster allegedly making €100,000 following the elaborate scam, which had the victims heading to his parents' house for more information. Joanne McNally has revealed how she was one of 50 people who were scammed out of €2,000 for a Glastonbury ticket last month. Pic: Joanne McNally/ Instagram Recalling the story on a new episode of My Therapist Ghosted Me, which she co-hosts with Vogue Williams, Joanne confirmed she had been scammed. With Vogue noting the scam was 'pretty good' and the fraudster 'made a lot of money from it', Joanne confirmed it was the 'biggest scam' she's ever suffered. 'If it's too good to be true, it is too good to be true,' Vogue advised. Detailing the scam, Joanne explained that the fraudster ran his own private concierge company, whereby Glasotnbury give them a certain number of tickets and they sell them privately. 'It's a bougie way of doing it, and this was my punishment,' Joanne admitted, 'I gave him two grand, turns out he got two grand of 50 of us, which is €100,000.' The 42-year-old added that the scammer had put his parents' home address down as his business address, resulting in some of the victims heading down the night before Glastonbury — including her pal, Ross. Somehow, Joanne managed to get her hands on some of the coveted tickets and donned a pair of black shorts and a black off-the-shoulder top on the first day. Pic: Joanne McNally/ Instagram 'It was his mother's birthday, she was crying in the hall,' Joanne revealed, adding she 'takes her handbag and goes down to the police station to report her own son for fraud.' Meanwhile, the fraudster's father waited at home to take the details of anyone who had purchased tickets and how much they gave to his son. 'How could you do that to your parents?' Vogue raged, adding it was 'shocking.' Somehow, Joanne managed to get her hands on some of the coveted tickets and donned a pair of black shorts and a black off-the-shoulder top on the first day.
Extra.ie
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Joanne McNally takes mum's advice after Wimbledon outfit slagging
Joanne McNally might have been serving looks at Wimbledon, but it wasn't just the Centre Court crowd paying attention. The My Therapist Ghosted Me star stepped out in a black mini-skirt along with a black vest top for the tournament and while fans on Instagram were loving it, her mum Pat had other ideas. The Irish comedian took to her stories to vent about Pat's criticism, after she told her that she should have dressed 'for the occasion.' Joanne McNally might have been serving looks at Wimbledon, but it wasn't just the Centre Court crowd paying attention. Pic: Instagram/Joanne McNally 'My mother says what I wore to Wimbledon earlier in the week was not appropriate for Wimbledon,' she began. 'Now, I'm not Wimbledon. I don't have a Wimbledon wardrobe. Okay, and in no world did I expect to be going to Wimbledon twice in one week and have to dress Wimbledony twice in one one week.' Joanne went on to explain that Pat told her 'There's just occasions where you have to dress for the occasion.' 'It was hardly like I turned up in latex lingerie. It was just a mini-skirt. Anyway, I don't have a Wimbledon wardrobe.' While Joanne seemed irritated by her mother's comments, it seems she took her advice, showing up to another day of the tournament in something a little more 'feminine.' The funny woman sported a pink linen shirt dress with a ruffle hem, teaming it with matching pink sunnies and gold accessories. Although in classic Joanne fashion, she did finish the look off with a pair of green neon biker shorts, on the off chance they ask her to play a few rounds. Don't worry Joanne, we loved the 'fit!
What's On
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 unveils next global comedy stars
Just when you thought the lineup for Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 couldn't get any better…round two of comedian announcements is here, and it's serving up even more laughs and in even more languages. The festival, which returns from October 2 to 12, had already unveiled a stellar first batch of headliners, including Tom Segura, Joanne McNally, Zakir Khan, Morgan Jay, Akaash Singh, Omid Djalili, and John Achkar. And now, a fresh lineup of international comedic heavyweights has been revealed adding even more cultural flavour and hilarity to what's already shaping up to be Dubai's funniest week of the year. Here's who's joining the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 in the second wave of announcements: Amer Zahr – The Palestinian-American comic and political satirist returns to Dubai Opera on October 11, following last year's sold-out show. Redouane Bougheraba – One of France's biggest comedy stars is bringing his signature Marseille humour and rapid-fire French storytelling to the stage on October 12. Ivan Abramov – The Russian sensation known for mixing intellect with absurdity brings his brand-new show Hi-Hi, Ha-Ha to Dubai Opera on October 12. Gaurav Kapoor – The Delhi-born comic hits the stage on October 12, delivering Hindi observational comedy that dives into 90s nostalgia, married life, and corporate chaos. Between Arabic, English, French, Russian, and Hindi sets, the Dubai Comedy Festival isn't just for fans of stand-up, it's a global comedy celebration. With shows taking place at iconic venues like Dubai Opera, this citywide festival promises an all-out laugh fest for every kind of comedy lover. It's shaping up to be a massive season for entertainment in the UAE. Don't sleep on it, seats are already flying! Venue: Dubai Opera Date: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 Times: Times vary Cost: From Dhs 115 Contact: For bookings, visit Images: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Irish star shares update after being ‘financially swindled' in festival ticket scam as fans all say same thing
IRISH star Joanne McNally has shared an update after being "financially swindled" with a festival ticket scam. The 42-year-old had been looking forward to attending the huge music festival this weekend with pals but was left heartbroken after Advertisement 3 Joanne McNally shared her stress after being scammed out of her money for a Glastonbury ticket Credit: Social Media Collect 3 Joanne managed to bag a last minute ticket for Glastonbury Festival Credit: Instagram 3 Joanne shared a stunning snap from the festival The comedian used a private concierge to buy her The Dubliner explained: "He is gone. The money is gone. There is no ticket. We were robbed. And obviously it wasn't cheap because it was Glastonbury and it's a once in a lifetime experience." Joanne had been due to go to Glastonbury with her close friend, content creator Rossi Lewis, who headed to a property he believed was registered to Joanne's ticket scammer. Advertisement read more on joanne mcnally Joanne later explained what Rossi found when her got to the house: "Apparently, he listed this concierge company to his parents' address," she said. Rossi has since claimed the man in question has called him to apologise for the scam, which has left Joanne seriously out of pocket. And after a rocky few hours, Joanne managed to bag herself another golden ticket. She shared an update for her fans last night on Instagram saying: "I'm coming to you from a petrol station toilet, which can only mean one thing - I got a ticket. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Breaking "The festival gods have been good to me. So I can access my tepee which was going to sit there vacant for the weekend." Joanne had a quick turn around as she got festi-ready wearing a pair of black faded jorts, a black one-shoulder bodysuit and a pair of black and white trainers. Vogue Williams plays cheeky prank on Joanne McNally The 42-year-old finished off her cool look with a purple and black rhinestone cap, a pair of white Bound socks and a gold chain around her neck. The podcaster posed with her arms in the air holding a drink in her hand as she finally arrived at Worthy Farm. Advertisement Joanne shared the stunning snap on Instagram and captioned it: " Made it to @glastofest." She added: "Despite getting financially swindled by a company trying to pay off the Albanian mafia ." 'THANK GOD' Joanne's invested friends and fans were so relieved to see the stars align for her. Her pal Advertisement Lynn commented: "Thank god Ireland was running out of candles to light for your ticket journey." Another follower said: "I've been genuinely worried about this for days. All is well." Molly remarked: "I was far too invested in his story! At one point I was getting numbers to get names to get addresses to get flights to get your ticket!!!!!"
