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Michelle Visage's Rule Breakers

Michelle Visage sits down for a one-to-one encounter with some of her favourite divas, rebels and rule breakers to hear stories that inspire us.

Radio 2,33 episodes

Episodes

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Daisy May Cooper: Just go for it!
Michelle chats to Daisy May Cooper about friendship, family and facing rejection.
04 Feb 2024,23 mins
Adam Lambert: It takes a lot to stop me
Michelle has a one-to-one with Idol and Queen vocalist, Adam Lambert.
24 Jan 2024,39 mins
Hannah Waddingham: I was told I'd never work in TV
Michelle has a one on one with superstar Shame Nun Hannah Waddingham.
17 Jan 2024,37 mins
Eve: I never wanted a conventional life
Hip Hop royalty Eve shares her story.
10 Jan 2024,32 mins
Jake Shears: I love bringing good vibes into a room
The Scissor Sisters founder and West End Star sits down with Michelle.
27 Aug 2023,37 mins
Kesha: Releasing your emotions through art is the safest way
Kesha joins Michelle to speak about finding her voice and female empowerment.
23 Aug 2023,33 mins
Jessie Ware: I’ve grown up and I feel unashamedly me
Michelle has a one-to-one with Jessie Ware who celebrates age, faith and fabulousness.
14 Aug 2023,40 mins
Elliot Page: Being my authentic self
Hollywood actor Elliot Page joins Michelle for an in-depth one-to-one chat.
14 Aug 2023,33 mins,
Katie Price: I've got so much more I want to do
Katie Price reveals all about modelling, motherhood and cosmetic surgery.
14 Aug 2023,39 mins,
Melissa McCarthy: Drag is my inspiration
Melissa McCarthy, one of Hollywood's most iconic comedians, meets Michelle Visage.
14 Aug 2023,20 mins
We’re back, baby!
Rule Breakers returns for Season 3
11 Aug 2023,1 min
Carol Vorderman: Life is an experiment
Carol Vorderman tells Michelle Visage why she’s happier now than ever.
10 Jan 2023,35 mins
Jason Gardiner: The family secret that changed my life
Dancing On Ice's Jason Gardiner reveals the family secret that upended his life.
03 Jan 2023,33 mins
Patti LuPone: The stage was my destiny
Michelle Visage meets her idol… the Broadway legend Patti LuPone!
27 Dec 2022,35 mins
Gloria Estefan: Christmas at the Estefans!
Gloria Estefan shares her Christmas traditions with Michelle, and reflects on her career.
20 Dec 2022,35 mins
Emma Willis: banishing low self-esteem
Emma Willis tells Michelle the insecurities she’s overcome to become who she is today.
13 Dec 2022,39 mins
Derren Brown: Becoming a showman
Derren Brown tells Michelle how he become one of the world’s most infamous illusionists.
06 Dec 2022,30 mins
Vanessa Williams: From scandal to stardom
Vanessa Williams, 'Ugly Betty' actor and the first Black Miss America, shares her story.
29 Nov 2022,37 mins
Sam Smith: Learning to love yourself
Sam Smith chats to Michelle about learning to love themselves.
22 Nov 2022,44 mins
Martin Kemp: How acting cured my shyness
Martin Kemp shares his tales from the 80s and beyond.
15 Nov 2022,33 mins
Edward Enninful OBE: Becoming the boss of Vogue
Hear Edward Enninful’s journey to become the most powerful man in British fashion.
08 Nov 2022,35 mins
We’re back, baby!
Michelle Visage is back for Series 2 of Rule Breakers.
04 Nov 2022,1 min
RuPaul: Finding your intuitive power and getting out of your own way
Drag Race superstar RuPaul on silencing the noise and bringing the joy.
10 May 2022,43 mins
Alok Vaid-Menon: Healing and evolving into your true self
Michelle Visage is joined by Alok Vaid-Menon, a true visionary and performance artist.
03 May 2022,34 mins
Billy Porter: Striking a pose and living your truth
Actor, singer and red carpet rule-breaker Billy Porter goes deep with Michelle Visage.
26 Apr 2022,41 mins,
Dita Von Teese: Reinventing burlesque and following your passions
Dita Von Teese talks to Michelle about life, striptease and changing people's minds.
19 Apr 2022,37 mins
Alan Carr: Carving your own path in the comedy world and beyond
Michelle Visage is joined by comedy genius Alan Carr.
12 Apr 2022,36 mins
Tan France: Being bold and taking risks
Tan France discusses how one rule break changed his entire life.
05 Apr 2022,33 mins
Marc Jacobs: Living fearlessly and unapologetically
Michelle Visage delves deep into the life of Marc Jacobs.
29 Mar 2022,33 mins
Jessie J: Finding your voice and baring your soul
Michelle Visage goes deep with Jessie J about doing things her way.
22 Mar 2022,37 mins,