January 13th 2025.
It's been almost 20 years since the dynamic duo of Miquita Oliver and Simon Amstell graced our screens on the beloved show, Popworld. And now, for the first time since 2006, they are reuniting as hosts once again. Can you believe it?
At the time, Miquita was only 16 years old and Simon was 21, but they quickly won over audiences with their hilarious banter and quirky personalities. The show was a hit, delving into the world of celebrity news and gossip with a splash of absurd humor. But in 2006, the two hosts bid farewell to the show, passing the torch to Alexa Chung and Alex Zane before the show's ultimate cancellation in 2007.
During their time on the show, Miquita and Simon cooked up plenty of chaos onscreen, from Simon interviewing Natalie Imbruglia with a bag over his head to grilling The Strokes with a horse. And although they haven't had a professional reunion since their five-year stint, they have remained close friends over the years.
But now, almost two decades later, fans can rejoice as they watch Miquita and Simon's playful dynamic once again. They will be joining forces as guest presenters on the BBC Sounds Miss Me? podcast, filling in for usual co-host Lily Allen who is taking an extended break. The podcast is a candid catch-up between best friends Miquita and Lily, who live on opposite sides of the ocean.
And it's not just Miquita and Simon who will be bridging the gap while Lily is away. Other guests include singer Mabel, who happens to be Miquita's mom's goddaughter, and Jordan Stephens, one half of Rizzle Kicks. The pair recently returned from a holiday in Kenya with Jordan's girlfriend, Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall.
In a recent episode, Lily opened up to Miquita about her struggles and revealed that she was heading to a trauma clinic for three weeks. She confessed that she was "spiraling and spiraling" and that she couldn't concentrate on anything else. But with the support of her friends and loved ones, she's determined to get through it.
For Simon, his time on Popworld eventually came to an end because it "got too easy." But he didn't let that stop him from pursuing a successful career in screenwriting, directing, and comedy. He even released his debut feature film, Benjamin, in 2018 and a stand-up special, Set Free, on Netflix in 2019.
The Miss Me? episodes featuring Miquita and Simon will air on January 30th and February 3rd. So mark your calendars and get ready to relive the nostalgia with these two iconic hosts. And who knows, maybe this reunion will lead to more collaborations in the future. We can only hope!
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