Miss Leigh Ding Fortunes

After 16 years in Albert Square, Shona McGarty is stepping into an exciting new chapter. We talk about growing up on EastEnders, saying goodbye to Whitney Dean and returning to her first love: music. But what do the cards have in store for her next act? Miss Leigh Ding looks beyond Walford to uncover the future awaiting one of soap’s most beloved stars.Her new single is Mr Anxiety drops Friday - pre-save this banger NOW https://shorturl.at/ceaRE

In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest episode, Banksie opens up about life beyond the runway, the realities of building a career in drag and why a move to Oz could soon be on the cards.Expect big laughs, surprising revelations and a glimpse at what the future might hold for one of Manchester’s most unforgettable queens.

From The Big Breakfast to Top of the Pops, our next guest has lived a life firmly in the spotlight — and somehow come out the other side with humour, heart and honesty still fully intact.In this episode, Miss Leigh Ding sits down with Gail Porter to talk fame, resilience, reinvention and what happens when life takes a turn no tarot card could have predicted. From the highs of live telly and magazine covers to the harder moments behind the scenes, Gail brings warmth, wit and the kind of openness that makes this episode feel properly special.It’s a reading full of laughs, love and a reminder that sometimes the future is less about having all the answers, and more about trusting you’re still exactly where you’re meant to be.

For our final episode of Pride Month, we have nothing but One Love for Duncan James.In this heartwarming and honest conversation, Duncan sits down with Miss Leigh Ding to reflect on love, loss, fame, and the journey to finally feeling comfortable in who he is. From life in one of the UK’s biggest boybands to finding peace as a proud gay man, this is an episode full of warmth, laughter, vulnerability and a little bit of Blue magic.As Pride Month comes to a close, Duncan reminds us that Pride is never just one moment, it’s a journey back to yourself.

What does it take to nurture a global superstar?In this episode, Miss Leigh Ding dives into the makings of an icon, from the kind of upbringing that helps talent shine, to staying effortlessly effervescent in an ever-changing world. We talk trusting the universe, following the signs, and proving that while Miss Leigh Ding may not always be completely on the money, the cards still know how to cause a scene.And finally, the big question: where the hell is Kitty Scott-Claus' husband?

This week, Miss Leigh Ding is joined by the brilliant Charley Marlowe.You might know Charley as the voice of BBC Three’s I Kissed A Girl, or from the internet, where her quick wit and chaotic honesty have made her one of the funniest queer voices around.In this episode, Charley talks about finding her way into the spotlight, learning to trust the messy bits of the journey (even her starring role as Pumba) and what it feels like when life starts opening doors you didn’t even know you were allowed to knock on.

This week on Miss Leigh Ding's Fortunes, we're kicking off Pride Season with the Angel of the North herself, Tomara Thomas.Fresh from a whirlwind rise to stardom, Tomara sits down with Miss Leigh Ding for a reading that dives beneath the sequins and into what really comes next. We talk about success, patience, and the strange challenge of watching your dreams come true while still wanting more.With big opportunities on the horizon and a future she's desperate to get her hands on, the cards reveal whether the next chapter is closer than she thinks. If you love cruising as much as Tomara, why not cruise with her and Michael Marouli all the way to Amsterdam: https://form.jotform.com/261052955389062This Pride season, Miss Leigh Ding’s Fortunes is proud to support Not A Phase, a trans-led charity dedicated to uplifting and supporting trans+ adults across the UK. Pride has always been about community, visibility and standing together, and we believe there can be no Pride for some until there is Pride for all. Throughout the season, we’ll be raising awareness of Not A Phase’s incredible work and encouraging listeners to support their mission at https://notaphase.org/ Joy is a resistance, and it's important now, more than ever.

Miss Leigh Ding’s Fortunes sits down with one of the most important voices in the UK trans+ community.Founder of the award-winning charity NotAPhase, Dani St James has spent the last five years creating life-changing spaces for trans and gender-diverse adults across the UK, turning a gap in support into a national movement built on visibility, confidence and community.In this powerful and joyful episode, the cards reveal what may be next for a woman who has never been afraid to take up space, make noise and protect her community.This pride season Miss Leigh Ding Fortunes is proudly supporting Not A Phase so if you'd like to support the charity please visit www.NotAPhase.org