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It Started With A Kiss

ITV Studios
Dating
LGBTQ+ Relationships
Joshua Cavallo
Football
Australia
Adelaide United
LGBTQ+
Disability
Manchester
LGBTQ+ Representation
Kristy Mcguinness
LGBTQ
Coronation Street

Queer icons Amy Spalding and Gareth Valentino invite you to pull up a seat and listen in as a new celebrity guest spills the tea each week on LGBTQ+ life, love and everything in between. Expect juicy dating stories, outrageous anecdotes and honest accounts of the messy and beautiful love stories under one big gay rainbow. Strap in divas - it might end in chaos but It Started With A Kiss! Sponsored... more

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Farrel Hegarty
TikTok star and Corrie legend
Coronation Street
Episode: Farrel Hegarty: People Hated My Character In Corrie
Nathan Henry
Reality TV star known for Geordie Shore, Celebs Go Dating and Ex On The Beach
Geordie Shore / Celebs Go Dating
Episode: Nathan Henry: Coming Out on Reality TV Changed My Life
Rosie Jones
Comedian, actress and writer
Freelance/Entertainment
Episode: Rosie Jones: I Thought I Couldn’t Be Gay Because I Was Disabled
Joshua Cavallo
Professional footballer and LGBTQ+ advocate
Adelaide United (former), LGBTQ+ ally
Episode: Josh Cavallo: I Was Prepared To Quit Football To Be Myself
Christine McGuinness
Autism advocate, reality TV personality
Autism advocacy / Television
Episode: Christine McGuinness: I’m a Five-Star Lesbian
Kristy McGuinness
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Episode: It Started With A Kiss | Trailer
Josh Cavallo
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Episode: It Started With A Kiss | Trailer

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Amy Spalding
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Gareth Valentino
Co-host of It Started With A Kiss

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Farrel Hegarty: People Hated My Character In Corrie
Q: Tell us about the day-to-day life on Corrie and whether fame changes how you're treated by fans and critics.
Farrel discusses the mixed reception to her character, the balance between public scrutiny and professional work, and how personal identity can intersect with on-screen roles.
Nathan Henry: Coming Out on Reality TV Changed My Life
Q: How did coming out on a major reality show reshape your dating life?
Nathan explains that coming out publicly changed how others perceived him and how he presented himself on dates, highlighting both the positive reception and the online backlash, and noting that authenticity ultimately helped him find a partner who accepts him for who he is.
Rosie Jones: I Thought I Couldn’t Be Gay Because I Was Disabled
Q: Are you single dating?
Rosie shares that she has been dating and is in a relationship, highlighting the ongoing process of dating while managing visibility and disability.
Josh Cavallo: I Was Prepared To Quit Football To Be Myself
Q: What was the catalyst for coming out publicly?
The recognition that being true to myself could empower others to live openly, even if it risked backlash; the decision came from a need to stop lying about who I am and to find a space where I could thrive as both a person and a player.

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Lively conversations around LGBTQ+ life, dating, and fame anchor each episode, with guests sharing candid personal stories, relationship dynamics, and the realities of navigating public life. The format blends humor with meaningful discussions about identity, representation, and empowerment, often weaving in pre-date rituals, dating anecdotes, and bold takes on openness, consent, and love in the modern world. A standout element is the blend of celebrity guests with accessibility and vulnerability, plus brand partnerships that fit the dating and LGBTQ+ space (notably a Tinder sponsorship). This mix makes it a compelling listen for listeners who want entertaining yet insightful takes on queer life and dating from relatable hosts and guests.

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Recent guests on It Started With A Kiss include:

1. Farrel Hegarty
2. Nathan Henry
3. Rosie Jones
4. Joshua Cavallo
5. Christine McGuinness
6. Kristy McGuinness
7. Josh Cavallo

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