On the show today, we’ve witnessed one of the biggest comeback stories in reality TV land, with news of ‘villain’ Whitney Leavitt’s surprising new gig.

And Scarlett Johansson has been involved in a series of scandals and controversies over the years, even going so far as to say it’s what she’s known for. Now she’s doubled down on her opinion around a past controversy and what the fallout was for her.

Plus, Ed Sheeran has released some new music with a very personal message, with lyrics alluding to trouble in his marriage. Here’s what these lyrics really mean.

Read Scarlett Johansson's full interview here.

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On the show today, we&rsquo;ve witnessed one of the biggest comeback stories in reality TV land, with news of &lsquo;villain&rsquo; Whitney Leavitt&rsquo;s surprising new gig. And Scarlett Johansson has been involved in a series of scandals and controversies over the years, even going so far as to say it&rsquo;s what she&rsquo;s known for. Now she&rsquo;s doubled down on her opinion around a past controversy and what the fallout was for her. Plus, Ed Sheeran has released some new music with a very personal message, with lyrics alluding to trouble in his marriage. Here&rsquo;s what these lyrics really mean. Read Scarlett Johansson's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2025/11/29/scarlett-johansson-interview-eleanor-great/">full interview here.</a> THE END BITS
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A daily entertainment podcast that covers the top pop culture stories of the day. It’s a smart look at celebrity news. You know you want to listen.

A daily entertainment podcast that covers the top pop culture stories of the day. It&rsquo;s a smart look at celebrity news. You know you want to listen.

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The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm.

Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.  

The Spill is your daily entertainment news fix where we break down the biggest celebrity headlines. Join Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem for brutally honest takes on pop culture, plus their recommendations that are actually worth watching. New episodes every weekday at 3pm. Plus we have the latest pop culture headlines every weekday with the latest Morning Tea from Ash London, and on Friday we'll give you the best new TV shows and movies to binge this weekend in our Weekend Watch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Scarlett Johansson Doubles Down On Her Biggest Controversy & Ed Sheeran’s Marriage Confession

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We are officially in our Emily Henry movie era! With People We Meet On Vacation dominating the timeline this week, everyone is looking for that next great story to get lost in.

If you’ve been staring at your bookshelf feeling uninspired, this episode is your emergency rescue kit. We are revisiting the six specific books guaranteed to drag you out of a reading slump, no matter how dire it is.

We’re talking about:
The modern romance that rivals Poppy and Alex’s chemistry.
A tear-jerking family saga that feels like a movie in your head.
The obscure romantasy series we bet you haven’t heard of (but will obsess over).

Consider this your prescription for the long weekend: put down the phone, pick up one of these books, and prepare to be unavailable.

The Spill has a new podcast thats devoted to TV bingeing! Our latest ep contains all the fan theories, cast reveals and easter eggs about the new series of Bridgerton to get up to date before  Season 4 comes out. Listen now on Apple or Spotify or the Mamamia app.

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Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Ksenija Lukich  

Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

We are officially in our Emily Henry movie era! With&nbsp;People We Meet On Vacation&nbsp;dominating the timeline this week, everyone is looking for that next great story to get lost in. If you&rsquo;ve been staring at your bookshelf feeling uninspired, this episode is your emergency rescue kit. We are revisiting the six specific books guaranteed to drag you out of a reading slump, no matter how dire it is. We&rsquo;re talking about:
<ul data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0">
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">The modern romance that rivals Poppy and Alex&rsquo;s chemistry.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">A tear-jerking family saga that feels like a movie in your head.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">The obscure romantasy series we bet you haven&rsquo;t heard of (but will obsess over).</li>
</ul>
Consider this your prescription for the long weekend: put down the phone, pick up one of these books, and prepare to be unavailable. The Spill has a new podcast thats devoted to TV bingeing! Our latest ep contains all the fan theories, cast reveals and easter eggs about the new series of Bridgerton to get up to date before&nbsp; Season 4 comes out. Listen now on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bridgerton-everything-you-need-to-know-before-season/id1835622026?i=1000746132181">Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BBE6NZdiDrbMwD0V2MfPq">Spotify</a> or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/watch-party/bridgerton-everything-you-need-to-know-before-season-4-drops/">Mamamia</a> app. THE END BITS
Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched Watch Party &mdash; spoiler-filled episode deep dives into the shows everyone&rsquo;s talking about. Find the feed on<a href="https://mamamia.au/TS-Shownotes-WatchParty-Apple"> Apple</a> or<a href="https://mamamia.au/TS-Shownotes-WatchParty-Spotify"> Spotify</a>.
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Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

The 6 Books That Laura & Em Found Impossible To Put Down

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We've got a Spice Girls party, Rozanov and Hollander hitting up the IRL Olympics and one of our favorite actors signing on for the TV adaptation of one of the biggest book series of the decade.  It's all happening today, so strap in! 

☕ Emma Bunton turns 50 and parties with 'the gals' 

☕ Harry and Meghan hit Sundance

☕ Our fave fellas from Heated Rivalry carry the Olympic torch

☕ Michael B Jordan signs on to the Fourth Wing TV project

☕ Mia Fevola opens up in the jungle about her stalking nightmare

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Host & Producer: Ash London

Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

We've got a Spice Girls party, Rozanov and Hollander hitting up the IRL Olympics and one of our favorite actors signing on for the TV adaptation of one of the biggest book series of the decade. &nbsp;It's all happening today, so strap in!&nbsp;
☕ Emma Bunton turns 50 and parties with 'the gals'&nbsp;
☕ Harry and Meghan hit Sundance
☕ Our fave fellas from Heated Rivalry carry the Olympic torch
☕ Michael B Jordan signs on to the Fourth Wing TV project
☕ Mia Fevola opens up in the jungle about her stalking nightmare
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Host &amp; Producer:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash_london/?hl=en"> Ash London</a>
Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran

MORNING TEA: Michael B Jordan Makes Book Girlies Rejoice & The Spice Girls Reunite For A Star Studded 50th

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Spillers, we've got a special treat for your Sunday listening, from our sister podcast Watch Party - which you can find now on Spotify and Apple. 

We are officially in our "professional yearning" era. Bridgerton is almost back and in this episode, our superfans go beyond the trailer to discuss the massive production secrets, the showrunner swap, and why this season is being called the "steamiest" yet.

You'll learn more about:
Production Deep Dive: We break down the 8-month shoot, explain why the show is moving from pastel springs to a "classic rock" autumn aesthetic, and reveal what to look out for when Season 4 Part 1 drops.
The Cast Shake-Up: Who is back (and who isn't), the "curated" chemistry of the press tour, and the fan theory about a potential queer romance for a surprising character.
Fan Theories & The "Beyond": who will we see more of? Will someone die?! And will we really see a Kanthony comeback?

It’s your essential briefing on the scandals, the cast changes, and the romance before the carriage arrives for Season 4.

If you love this episode, make sure you’re following the Watch Party feed! We’ll be dropping new breakdowns when Part 1 drops on Thursday 29 January and again for Part 2 in February. 

LISTEN NEXT:
EMILY IN PARIS: Everything You Need To Know Before Season 5 Drops
WICKED FOR GOOD: Ariana Grande's Oscar Push & The Secrets Behind The Sequel
NOBODY WANTS THIS: Everything You Need To Know Before Season 2 Drops

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Hosts: Grace Rouvray, Georgie Page & Liv James
Executive Producers: Monisha Iswaran
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Video Editor: Michael Kean

Spillers, we've got a special treat for your Sunday listening, from our sister podcast Watch Party - which you can find now on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ap4P6papb2wU1GldnqPVx">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watch-party/id1835622026">Apple</a>.&nbsp;
We are officially in our "professional yearning" era. Bridgerton is almost back and in this episode, our superfans go beyond the trailer to discuss the massive production secrets, the showrunner swap, and why this season is being called the "steamiest" yet. You'll learn more about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Production Deep Dive: We break down the 8-month shoot, explain why the show is moving from pastel springs to a "classic rock" autumn aesthetic, and reveal what to look out for when Season 4 Part 1 drops.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Cast Shake-Up: Who is back (and who isn't), the "curated" chemistry of the press tour, and the fan theory about a potential queer romance for a surprising character.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fan Theories &amp; The "Beyond": who will we see more of? Will someone die?! And will we really see a Kanthony comeback?</li>
</ul>
It&rsquo;s your essential briefing on the scandals, the cast changes, and the romance before the carriage arrives for Season 4.
If you love this episode, make sure you&rsquo;re following the Watch Party feed! We&rsquo;ll be dropping new breakdowns when Part 1 drops on Thursday 29 January and again for Part 2 in February.&nbsp; LISTEN NEXT: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/watch-party/emily-in-paris-refresher">EMILY IN PARIS: Everything You Need To Know Before Season 5 Drops</a> <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/watch-party/wicked-for-good">WICKED FOR GOOD: Ariana Grande's Oscar Push &amp; The Secrets Behind The Sequel</a> <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/watch-party/nobody-wants-this-1">NOBODY WANTS THIS: Everything You Need To Know Before Season 2 Drops</a> THE END BITS <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill">Support independent women's media </a> Follow us on<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod"> TikTok</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/"> Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mamamiaentertainment"> Facebook</a>. And subscribe to our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpillOfficial"> Youtube channel. </a> Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/"> here</a>. Discover more<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> Mamamia Podcasts here. </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=spill"> Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill?</a><a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> Send us a voice message</a>, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Grace Rouvray, Georgie Page &amp; Liv James Executive Producers: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Editor: Michael Kean

WATCH PARTY: Everything You Need To Know Before Bridgerton Season 4 Drops

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Scarlett Johansson Doubles Down On Her Biggest Controversy & Ed Sheeran’s Marriage Confession

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