Fame Under Fire podcast

Fame Under Fire

Celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers and even royalty can all land in the firing line. Why does it matter? Because we invest in them. We give them space in our homes, our budgets, our feeds, and sometimes, our hearts. We put them on pedestals. So when they fall, we want the truth. But in an age of AI-generated "evidence", misinformation, and unqualified newsfluencers, separating fact from fiction is a full-time job. Hot on the heels of covering the Diddy trial, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is up for the challenge. Each week on Fame Under Fire, she'll take a detailed look at the topics dominating the headlines. With the help of expert guests, she'll myth bust, debunk, pre-bunk, fact check and get to the truth behind the timeline. Got questions? We've got answers. Message us at 0330 123 555 1. Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We'll let you know as soon as new episodes are available.

Celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers and even royalty can all land in the firing line. Why does it matter? Because we invest in them. We give them space in our homes, our budgets, our feeds, and sometimes, our hearts. We put them on pedestals. So when they fall, we want the truth. But in an age of AI-generated "evidence", misinformation, and unqualified newsfluencers, separating fact from fiction is a full-time job. Hot on the heels of covering the Diddy trial, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is up for the challenge. Each week on Fame Under Fire, she'll take a detailed look at the topics dominating the headlines. With the help of expert guests, she'll myth bust, debunk, pre-bunk, fact check and get to the truth behind the timeline. Got questions? We've got answers. Message us at 0330 123 555 1. Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We'll let you know as soon as new episodes are available.

 

#87

Trump, the BBC, and the $1bn threat

Why bring the case in Florida? Why $1bn, and how could the BBC defend itself from a defama... more

13 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:32

13 Nov 2025


#86

Inside Rebel Wilson’s bombshell legal battle

Hollywood A-lister Rebel Wilson is embroiled in an explosive legal saga with the producers... more

06 Nov 2025

27 MINS

27:43

06 Nov 2025


#85

What will Diddy’s life be like after prison?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been told what conditions he must comply with when he is eventually... more

30 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:49

30 Oct 2025


#84

Molly-Mae, Bambi and the ‘sharenting’ grey zone

Reality TV star Molly-Mae Hague has been getting some flak online for how much she shares ... more

23 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:51

23 Oct 2025


#83

Playboy Bunnies and a sex dungeon: allegations against US trader

Retired New York financier Howard Rubin has been charged with sex trafficking multiple wom... more

16 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:01

16 Oct 2025


#82

Jason Derulo: Sexual allegations and goat sacrifice

A singer who claims platinum-selling artist Jason Derulo sabotaged her career after she de... more

09 Oct 2025

29 MINS

29:05

09 Oct 2025


#81

Diddy given more than four years in jail

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison on prostitution ch... more

04 Oct 2025

17 MINS

17:19

04 Oct 2025


#80

Cassie Ventura: I still have Diddy nightmares

Cassie Ventura has said she is worried for her family’s safety ahead of Sean "Diddy" Combs... more

01 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:21

01 Oct 2025


#79

Candace Owens hits out at Macrons plus Diddy is "a good man"

Candace Owens claims she is being “hounded” by the media to distract her from investigatin... more

25 Sep 2025

31 MINS

31:57

25 Sep 2025


#78

Brigitte Macron will present scientific evidence to prove she’s a woman

Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are planning to present photographic and scientifi... more

18 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:22

18 Sep 2025


#77

Priscilla denies claim she “pushed Elvis to his death”

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty examines the $50m lawsuit which calls Priscilla Presley “a pit ... more

11 Sep 2025

26 MINS

26:51

11 Sep 2025


#76

Taylor and Travis: What’s in a billion-dollar prenup?

How could Taylor Swift protect her assets - and her cats? Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and r... more

04 Sep 2025

27 MINS

27:02

04 Sep 2025


#75

Blake V Justin: Sexual allegations and talking to the dead

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and resident attorney Shaun Kent unpack the months-long legal b... more

28 Aug 2025

38 MINS

38:00

28 Aug 2025


#74

‘Free Wendy’ ‘Free Britney’: The truth behind conservatorships

What’s a guardianship? As media personality Wendy Williams fights hers, we ask criminal de... more

21 Aug 2025

33 MINS

33:53

21 Aug 2025


#73

Prince Andrew and Epstein - what's the latest?

The Duke of York ‘should face further investigation’. That’s according to author Andrew Lo... more

14 Aug 2025

29 MINS

29:48

14 Aug 2025


#72

Victim 3: 'Diddy should be freed'

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s former partner Gina Huynh speaks out to support him. She was ‘Victim ... more

07 Aug 2025

25 MINS

25:14

07 Aug 2025


#71

Macron vs Candace Owens lawsuit

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and guests discuss an advertising campaign starring actress Syd... more

31 Jul 2025

24 MINS

24:16

31 Jul 2025


#70

Kanye West’s ex-assistant 'has gone into hiding' after filing sexual assault claims

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and guests discuss the latest allegations against Kanye West fr... more

24 Jul 2025

28 MINS

28:42

24 Jul 2025


#69

Welcome to Fame Under Fire

Celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers and even royalty can all land in the firin... more

17 Jul 2025

02 MINS

02:16

17 Jul 2025


#68

Anoushka’s got news...

It’s the end of Diddy on Trial, but the start of something new. Fame Under Fire is coming.... more

10 Jul 2025

02 MINS

02:09

10 Jul 2025


#67

Diddy on Trial - Investigating Diddy's secret world, plus verdict reaction

The trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is over. He has been cleared of sex trafficking and racket... more

03 Jul 2025

25 MINS

25:40

03 Jul 2025


#66

Diddy on Trial - Diddy bail hearing gets heated

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after being found guilty of transportation for prostitut... more

03 Jul 2025

23 MINS

23:24

03 Jul 2025


#65

Diddy on Trial - Breaking: Diddy verdict

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is found not guilty of racketeering, and not guilty of sex ... more

02 Jul 2025

07 MINS

07:52

02 Jul 2025


#64

Diddy on Trial - Jury reaches partial verdict

The jury has reached a partial verdict during the second day of deliberations in Sean "Did... more

01 Jul 2025

05 MINS

05:49

01 Jul 2025


#63

Diddy on Trial - Jury sent out to decide Diddy verdict

The jury have been sent out in the trial after being instructed by the judge to consider e... more

30 Jun 2025

06 MINS

06:08

30 Jun 2025


#62

Diddy on Trial - Defence says case against Diddy is ‘badly, badly exaggerated’

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defence lawyer Marc Agnifilo has told the jury in Diddy’s trial that p... more

28 Jun 2025

13 MINS

13:55

28 Jun 2025


#61

Diddy on Trial - Prosecutor tells jury it is time for Diddy to face justice

The lawyers for the prosecution have told the jury that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is the ‘leader ... more

26 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:05

26 Jun 2025