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🎙️ PR MELTDOWN: John Torode Sacked, Gregg Wallace Fallout, & Salt Path Scandal | The Rest Is PR – Part OneIn Part One of this week’s explosive PR Meltdown Double Header, Jacki and Lyle dig into two of the biggest public relations scandals dominating the headlines right now — and what they reveal about crisis management, media backlash, and public trust.👨‍🍳 MasterChef in Crisis The beloved cooking show is under serious fire. First, Gregg Wallace made his controversial exit. Now, John Torode has been officially sacked following an upheld allegation of racist language used on set. Jacki and Lyle break down:What this means for MasterChef as a brandWhy Jacki believes Torode's future may still be brighter than Wallace’sThe behind-the-scenes PR manoeuvres likely happening at the BBCAnd how shows survive when public trust erodes📚 The Salt Path Controversy Bestselling author Raynor Winn is facing major scrutiny after key claims in her memoir The Salt Path were found to be untrue. Now? Retailers are issuing refunds, readers feel betrayed, and the publishing world is having a reckoning. We discuss:The risks of selling “authentic” personal stories in a PR-first worldWhether Winn’s credibility can be salvagedAnd what this scandal says about fact vs. feeling in memoir writing🎧 Whether you're in PR, publishing, or just love a juicy media breakdown, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Hit Follow on Spotify, Amazon Music or Apple Podcasts to catch Part Two, where Jacki and Lyle cover even more drama — including the Red Bull Racing shake-up and Royal leaks between Prince Harry and King Charles.—🗣️ The Rest Is PR – Where Pop Culture Meets Public Relations. New episodes every week.#PRPodcast #MasterChefScandal #JohnTorode #GreggWallace #SaltPath #RaynorWinn #CrisisComms #PopCulturePodcast #MediaAnalysis #PublishingScandal #MemoirControversy #JackiAndLyle #TheRestIsPR #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcasts #AmazonMusic

CEO CAUGHT ON KISSCAM?! Viral Scandal, Coldplay Lyrics & Crisis Comms 101 🎤This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle dive into the wildest viral scandal of 2025 — and it all started at a Coldplay concert. 🎶👀Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught on the kiss cam with his Head of HR, in a clip that instantly exploded across social media. Since then, Byron has resigned, Astronomer launched an internal investigation, and a fake statement — allegedly from Byron and ending with Coldplay’s Fix You lyrics — has only added fuel to the fire.In this episode, we break down:How this became 2025’s most talked-about clip 📈What Astronomer got right in their crisis comms playbook ✅Why Grace Springer — the woman who filmed it — may have had deeper motivations 📱What Jacki would advise a CEO caught in a moment like this 🧠And yes… Lyle may or may not sing Fix You 🎤 (you’ve been warned)💬 Would you have posted the video? Did Astronomer respond well? Or should they have done more?🎧 Hit Follow to stay up to date with the biggest PR and pop culture stories each week.The Rest Is PR – Where Pop Culture Meets PR.

Oasis Reunion: PR Gold or Too Little, Too Late? 🎸🎙️This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle take on one of the biggest comeback stories in music history: the Oasis Reunion Tour.It’s been 16 years since the Gallagher brothers went their separate ways — and now, they’re back, sharing a stage, a hug, and a whole lot of headlines. But is this reunion an inevitable PR triumph or nostalgic overkill?In this episode, we unpack:🎤 The spectacle (and strategy) behind Noel and Liam’s emotional return🎟️ The controversy around Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing🌍 Why the public just can’t get enough of a real-life family feud turned fairytale🧠 Whether this is raw authenticity… or a masterclass in media manipulationThe reviews have been glowing. The crowds are selling out. But the question remains: is this the comeback of the decade… or is it too little, too late?Tap play to hear the full breakdown — and don’t forget to follow The Rest Is PR for your weekly fix of pop culture, media strategy, and behind-the-scenes PR insight.The Rest Is PR – Where Pop Culture Meets PR.

Jeff Bezos' Wedding: PR Nightmare or Power Move?This week, Jacki and Lyle unpack the lavish (and wildly controversial) wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez — and the brutal PR backlash that followed. From Venetian protests and missing A-listers (where was Eva Longoria?) to social media outrage over celeb guests like Leonardo DiCaprio and Sydney Sweeney — it’s safe to say the optics were not great. 👀Even Charlize Theron joined the critics, and Jacki’s not shy in calling out the climate hypocrisy of hosting such an extravagant event in Venice — especially from someone funding environmental causes. 🌍✈️Meanwhile, Lyle reflects on the pressure of those invites: hard to decline, but maybe some should have.Plus, why Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg have landed themselves a spot on Lyle’s “Entrepreneurial Mount Rushmore”… for all the wrong reasons. 😅🔊 Tune in for sharp insight, honest takes, and a dose of PR real talk.💥 Follow The Rest Is PR for weekly episodes that break down the biggest media, celeb, and branding stories from a PR perspective.#TheRestIsPR #JeffBezos #LaurenSanchez #BezosWedding #PRFail #CharlizeTheron #CelebrityBranding #LeonardoDiCaprio #SydneySweeney #PopCulturePodcast #PRPodcast #JackiAndLyle #MediaAnalysis #BrandStrategy #ElonMusk #MarkZuckerberg #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcasts #AmazonMusic

🎙️ Meghan Markle & Blake Lively Just Switched PR Teams — But Why Now?This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle break down the surprising new hires shaking up the celebrity PR world:👑 Meghan Markle has brought in Emily Robinson, the ex-Netflix PR behind The Crown.🎬 Blake Lively has tapped Nick Shapiro, former CIA deputy chief of staff and government comms expert.But what does this say about their public image right now — and can these new hires actually change the narrative?Jacki tackles the conspiracy theory that Meghan's new team is a swipe at the Royal Family, while Lyle questions whether even a CIA-level comms professional can save Blake’s media reputation.Plus: a look at Taylor Swift’s legendary PR, Tree Paine, and why their long-running partnership might be the ultimate playbook in celebrity strategy.💥 Fame. Reputation. Media manipulation. Welcome to the world where pop culture meets PR.🔔 Follow The Rest Is PR for smart, bold takes on the biggest names in entertainment, image control, and public perception — new episodes every week.The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#TheRestIsPR #MeghanMarkle #BlakeLively #TaylorSwift #TreePaine #CelebrityPR #MediaStrategy #PopCulturePodcast #PRMoves #ReputationManagement #CelebrityNews #PRTruths #RoyalFamily #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #AmazonMusic #FollowForMore

Meghan Markle. Michelle Obama. Justin Bieber.Three global names. Three public images. But how much is real — and how much is carefully constructed PR?This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle pull back the curtain on media manipulation, celebrity branding, and the blurred line between personal truth and public spin.🔥 Meghan Markle says she just wants honesty — but is she reshaping the past to serve the present?🎤 Michelle Obama shares deeply personal stories — but is stepping away from her First Lady legacy helping or hurting her brand?📸 Justin Bieber has grown up in the spotlight — but is the world finally seeing through the PR fog?🧠 From Netflix specials to podcast confessions, nothing is off-limits.🎙️ The Rest Is PR isn’t just another pop culture podcast — it’s where smart commentary meets bold analysis.👇 Hit follow to never miss an episode.⭐️ Rate & review if you love smart takes with a cultural twist.🔔 New episodes every week — available wherever you get your podcasts.The Rest Is PR – Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#TheRestIsPR #PopCulturePodcast #MeghanMarkle #MichelleObama #JustinBieber #CelebrityBranding #MediaNarrative #PRAnalysis #FYP #CultureBreakdown #MentalHealthInMedia #ReputationManagement #PRTruths

🎙️ $400M Lawsuit Thrown Out: Blake Lively’s Legal Win or PR Headache?This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the latest twist in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga — and it’s not as clear-cut as the headlines suggest.🧾 Judge Lewis J. Liman has officially dismissed Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds, publicist Leslie Sloane, and PR firm Vision. But contrary to what’s being reported… this wasn’t about truth or lies.📌 The judge ruled the claims in Lively’s complaint were legally privileged — meaning the court couldn’t consider them as part of the lawsuit.👉 That doesn’t mean her claims were proven true.👉 It also doesn’t mean Baldoni was cleared.👉 It simply means: The case couldn’t proceed.Jacki and Lyle dive into:What this dismissal actually means for all parties involvedWhy this could still be a PR nightmare for Blake LivelyThe blurred lines between legal wins and public perceptionThe importance of reporting facts without spinAnd whether there’s more to this story that’s yet to come...🎧 Listen now for a smart, no-nonsense breakdown of one of the biggest celebrity legal battles of the year — and what it tells us about power, PR, and public opinion in 2025.💬 Follow, rate, and share if you’re tired of media headlines skipping the details.The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #Defamation #CelebrityLawsuit #RyanReynolds #MediaLiteracy #PRCrisis #ReputationManagement #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #AmazonMusic #PopCultureMeetsPR #TheRestIsPR #NewEpisode

🎙️ Le Slap: The Viral Moment the Macrons Didn’t Want You to SeeThis week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle unpack the slap that’s got everyone talking — when Brigitte Macron appeared to shove her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, in the face as they exited a state plane… with cameras rolling. Officially? Just “horseplay.” But the internet isn’t buying it.🇫🇷 From their controversial origin story — yes, Brigitte was Emmanuel’s teacher — to the intense scrutiny they now face, this moment has reignited public fascination and conspiracy theories alike.Jacki calls this a live case study in 21st-century reputation management:🎭 How do public figures lose control of their carefully crafted narratives?🤐 Why the “blame Russia” excuse was desperate🔍 What can the Macrons learn from others who’ve navigated scandal better?This episode also spotlights: 💡 Candace Owens & Xavier Poussard’s Becoming Brigitte 📉 How image control collapses in the age of social media 🔥 Why Jacki says it’s time for the Macrons to “just stop” trying to manage the messageIf you’re into PR strategies, viral media moments, or just can’t resist a scandal with layers — this episode is a must-listen.⭐ Tap to follow, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review — it helps more listeners find us!The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.

🎧 New Episode – The Rest Is PR: Jacki and Lyle dive into one of the biggest reputational crises of the decade — the unfolding trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.With serious charges including racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution, the legal stakes are sky-high. But in the age of 24/7 headlines and online outrage, there's another court at play: the court of public opinion. And it’s dragging high-profile names into the spotlight — whether they like it or not.🔥 What happens when your reputation is at risk just by association?🧠 How should public figures respond when their name is pulled into scandal — even indirectly?🎤 What can stars like Jay-Z and Jennifer Lopez teach us about playing defense in a PR storm?Jacki and Lyle break down the media narrative, the real-time PR strategies unfolding, and why silence might not always be the safest strategy. 🎙️ Plus, a shoutout to The Flo Show for their role in debunking misinformation and providing much-needed clarity.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including abuse and trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.👉 Follow, rate, and share if you’re interested in the real-life intersection of celebrity, crisis, and comms.🗣️ Join the conversation: Would you stay silent or speak out if your name got caught up in a case like this?The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.#TheRestIsPR #DiddyTrial #DamageControl #CelebrityScandal #JayZ #JLo #PRCrisis #CourtOfPublicOpinion #PopCulturePodcast #CrisisComms #ReputationManagement #SeanCombs #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts #AmazonMusic