Will Ross Kemp Win Celebrity Traitors?

About this episode

The episode discusses casting choices in Celebrity Traitors, the resurgence of the song 'Linger', and the ongoing search for the next James Bond.

Have producers made a massive casting error in the next season of Celebrity Traitors? Why is Linger by the Cranberries seeing a massive resurgence? Is Jacob Elordi a dead cert for 007? Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey and Richard E. Grant are among the 21 stars heading to the Highlands for a new series of Celebrity Traitors. Who do Richard and Marina think will make the best Traitors and Faithfuls? The Cranberries’ 1993 classic, ‘Linger’ is everywhere right now - from Tik Tok to Hulu’s Love Story. Why is the hit song captivating younger generations? And why are record labels prioritising ‘sync deals’ over traditional promotion? Four years on from Daniel Craig’s last film, the James Bond franchise is yet to confirm the new 007. But who’s the current favourite? Why is the casting process taking so long? And Marina reveals her tip-off about a prime candidate. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes…

Topics covered

• Celebrity casting
• Music resurgence
• James Bond casting
• Entertainment news
• Television series

Keywords

• Ross Kemp
• Celebrity Traitors
• Linger
• Jacob Elordi
• James Bond
• Michael Sheen
• Bella Ramsey
• Richard E. Grant

Sponsors

Octopus Energy, Lloyds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coles Books, Hulu

Books & works: Linger

Places: Highlands

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