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The baseball bats are down and the shower scenes are ON! Apocalypse gets horny this week and we are here for it. Celia continues to fight for women's rights in the kitchen and Alix finally catches a tasty squirrel. Daddy Scott gets messy in a puddle and Louise reveals she is in fact a mechanic. That and some Big Brother UK, Survivor 51, The Celebrity Traitors and more. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions.

It's the final slice of UNLOCKED pie before we return to regular programming next week. Hope you've enjoyed a peak behind the paywall. Thank you for your patience dolls. Calm your clotted Cotswolds! Shane is back from London and on the couch to dig into these London Lasses and a BOMBSHELL HAS ENTERED THE VILLA! Juliet Angus finally makes her grand entrance to the show and boy are we glad to see her! Baz Luhrmann also makes his grand entrance. That and some Steps Musical (Here and Now) and more! This recap was originally released on 16 September 2025. For the rest of the London season 1 recaps, subscribe to Patreon on Apple Subscriptions.  Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

Intruder alert! It’s one in and one out on APOCALYPSE and we and living for the campery. This show continues to confuse and titillate and who better to discuss it with Sam than Lego Masters alum Josh Taylor. This week we have goat theft, negotiations and more end of the world psychosis. Celia is on a man hating bandwagon (girl same) and we learn more about big man Scott. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions.

Hope you dolls have been enjoying a trip down Housewives memory lane. Enjoy some more UNLOCKED content before we return to regular programming very soon.  Lorelei Camboni joins Sam on the couch for another weekly dose of #RHOLDN and much more. The ladies have their Cotswolds in a twist this week, Panthea continues to put her foot in it and Juliet is just hear to tell stories about the beautiful Thai people. Karen is dropping 2010’s style cryptic gossip girl blasts and its not going to end well. That and some Miami, OC, Nip/Tuck and more. This recap was originally released on 10 September 2025 for Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.  Subscribe today for regular bonus content. Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

We continue our UNLOCKED journey while Sam is offline. Enjoy another fun RHOL recap from the vault.  Maria Angelico is back on the couch to chat about all the Cotswolds cosplay and craziness of this week’s Real Housewives of London. Panthea has turned her sights onto her next victim(s) and no one is safe! Meanwhile Juleit brushes up on her vocals and Nessie is jamming out on the piano in a sexy red dress. Juicy! That and some Logies chat.  This episode was originally released on 4 September 2025 to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members. Subscribe now for bonus content like this regularly and access to the full library of bonus episodes.  Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

Sam is (STILL) on holiday so enjoy another week of UNLOCKED subscriber content. Enjoy girlies.  We are so back with Hayu’s fave American import, Brian Moylan! Sam and Brian have much to discuss as they catch up on Bravo’s lull period, Australian Survivor: Aus v The World and of course our freshly brewed London housewives. Panthea’s still on the warpath and Karen;s dinner is not safe! Nessie is getting dinosaury and Amanda’s divorce(s) come into question.. This recap was originally released on 25 August 2025 for Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.  Subscribe today for regular bonus content. Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

Get your baseball bats out - it's the end of the world and Sam and Adam are talking APOCALYSE, a brand new cross cultural survival show that's giving video games. It’s girls and gays vs. Scott in these first two insane episodes of this confused format, but Bertie is enjoying the eye candy and girl so are we. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

Sam is on a (much deserved) hiatus so we are UNLOCKING some bonus recap episodes from the sealed section to celebrate the return of The Real Housewives of London. Enjoy xo. Dan and Sam reunite behind the glamourous paywall to spill the high-tea (spew) on these unhinged London ladies! Dental drama, Do’s-and-Don’ts, and some Dog grooming all feature in this series premiere as Hayu enters the chat. That and some Australian Survivor, Weapons and more from the Housewives multiverse. This recap was originally released on 20 August 2025 for Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.  Subscribe today for regular bonus content. Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

WE DID IT FOLKS! Drag Race Down Under vs The World was a wild ride full of gags, moles and cant’s, and who better to cap it all off with than bestie to the pod, Jean Lizza! The gals discuss the emotions and campery of the season and its thrilling conclusion. Congrats to the team on a stunning season. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

GOODEST BOY and Made in Bondi heartthrob Lawson joins Sam on the couch (I know right) to chat the emotional, funny and epic conclusion of the show of the year, THE TRAITORS AUSTRALIA Season 3. We are talking Gambles drone piloting skills, Krissy’s manor, Keiras Kaos and SO much more. Excuse the hangovers girls. Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

DAME Minne Cooper graces Sam’s presence this week to offload some wild thoughts on Drag Race Down Under vs The World and bay beee - we got some funny side stories, BTS context and SO much more. Minnie tells us about her history with makeover man and musical theatre f@g Liam and Sam pops off once again on Michael Maroulis confusing AF edit. Our biases are showing this week diva and we love it. Exclusive to Cringe Cult members on Patreon and Apple Subscriptions (join us, won't you?)

Guess who's back on the couch? Rachel joins Sam to catch up on the BEST show on telly this week and we have got THOUGHTS! Krissy is PISSED (on Rosé), Kirby is dodging accusations and Traitors gon’ trait. Joshy boy gets his knickers in a twist this week and don’t we love to see it. Keira thinks they are a.l faithful and Gretel tells them all to get a grip. Another week of pure CAMP TV viewing.  Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

Have ya Xena Ghost recently? Spooky doll and new pod bestie Xena joins Sam on the couch in her debut to discuss this week’s HORROR SHOW of a Drag Race episode. Does Xena in face have a guniana? Was Flor’s bald cap flawless and most importantly.. UK Hun? These questions are answered and more on this exclusive Patreon and Apple Podcasts edition of the cringe. Mwah

The BUTLER did WHAT now?! Krissy is getting an LGBTQIA+ education this week and we are here for it. Jacob joins Sam on the couch to celebrate The Cringe’s 250th episode, to praise our newest conclave addition Rhys we share some tea from a special live screening as well as a Drag Race check in. Is Luke the new Dicko? Also.. Why can’t Claudia resist a shield?! Enjoy this silly recap of the seventh and eith episodes of this camp as t**s season.  Support the show Follow The Cringe is Real on Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

Zelda Moon and Sam get their DICKIANAS out on the couch this week behind the fabulous paywall to let loose of Drag Race Down Under vs The World. They chat rappin’ roast, trauma story lines and Art Simone's make up skills. That and some Canada’s Drag Race All Stars and Grouse viewing party goss. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions.