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Watch now: Olly Murs on Show on the Road season 2
Meet the guests and stream every episode of Auto Trader's new podcast series. Join us as we buckle up and take a road trip like no other.
Words by: Andrew Woodhouse
Published on 11 September 2024 | 0 min read
The second season of "Show on the Road" is officially here, bringing you along for the ride with some of the UK’s most influential and authentic personalities.
We chose this year’s guests because they represent some of the best of Britain – diverse, funny, and heartfelt stories from a whole host of brilliant guests. Show on the Road takes the traditional celebrity podcast out of the studio and into the car for a road trip like no other, with host Alexandra Legouix. Join our celebrity guests in the passenger seat as they reveal the places and experiences that have brought them to where they are today. This year’s guests include:
We chose this year’s guests because they represent some of the best of Britain – diverse, funny, and heartfelt stories from a whole host of brilliant guests. Show on the Road takes the traditional celebrity podcast out of the studio and into the car for a road trip like no other, with host Alexandra Legouix. Join our celebrity guests in the passenger seat as they reveal the places and experiences that have brought them to where they are today. This year’s guests include:
Roman Kemp: Speaking up on men's mental health
Broadcaster Roman Kemp kicks off Season 2 with a tour of Hertfordshire, sharing stories about his career and personal struggles. Best known for his work as a radio host on Capital FM, Roman opens up about his passion for football, his experiences on "The One Show," and even a UFO sighting.
However, the heart of this episode is Roman’s advocacy for men’s mental health. Having lost his best friend to suicide, Roman has become a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and his BBC Three documentary on the suicide crisis has received widespread praise. Join Alex and Roman as they hit to road in a Vauxhall Corsa.
However, the heart of this episode is Roman’s advocacy for men’s mental health. Having lost his best friend to suicide, Roman has become a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and his BBC Three documentary on the suicide crisis has received widespread praise. Join Alex and Roman as they hit to road in a Vauxhall Corsa.
Caitlin and Leah: Representing LGBTQ+ families and love
For the first time on "Show on the Road," a married couple joins our journey. Influencer duo Caitlin and Leah, who have amassed a huge following on social media with their loving, honest stories, join us and share their experiences as a same-sex couple navigating life and parenthood.
Their road trip takes them around Ilford and Chigwell, visiting places that are deeply personal to them, including the hospital where Leah was born and the restaurant where they celebrated their first round of IVF.
Their road trip takes them around Ilford and Chigwell, visiting places that are deeply personal to them, including the hospital where Leah was born and the restaurant where they celebrated their first round of IVF.
Billy Monger: Overcoming adversity in motorsports
Billy Monger, a British racing driver, shares his incredible journey of resilience as he travels through Sussex and Surrey. Starting in his hometown of Charlwood, Billy reflects on the 2017 accident at Donnington Park that led to the amputation of both his legs.
Despite this life-changing event, Billy Whizz - as he's known by many - was back on the track, racing again within a year. He is a truly special person with unbreakable resilience, and during his road trip, Billy reveals his continued passion for motorsports and his efforts to bring about change within the industry. Alex drives Billy around in a Toyota C-HR GR Sport, and we find out why the karting track in Crawley is one of Billy’s key stops.
Despite this life-changing event, Billy Whizz - as he's known by many - was back on the track, racing again within a year. He is a truly special person with unbreakable resilience, and during his road trip, Billy reveals his continued passion for motorsports and his efforts to bring about change within the industry. Alex drives Billy around in a Toyota C-HR GR Sport, and we find out why the karting track in Crawley is one of Billy’s key stops.
Zara McDermott: Empowering women through advocacy
Zara McDermott, a well-known activist, TV personality and former Love Island contestant, takes us on a personal journey through Romford and Upminster. From revisiting her early clubbing days at the Atik nightclub to touring her childhood home, Zara reflects on her past experiences, including her battles with bullying and being a victim of revenge porn.
Zara has become a powerful voice in combating violence against women and played a crucial role in changing laws to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse. We talk through that journey, her passion for education, and find out why Alex is driving around in a Hyundai i10.
Zara has become a powerful voice in combating violence against women and played a crucial role in changing laws to protect women from online harassment and digital abuse. We talk through that journey, her passion for education, and find out why Alex is driving around in a Hyundai i10.
Olly Murs: Navigating fame and parenthood
Olly Murs is a British singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after finishing second in the 2009 series of The X Factor.
He has since scored five UK number one albums and four UK number one singles. He has also moved into TV presenting, appeared as a coach on The Voice UK, and recently welcomed a baby girl to his family! Alex and Olly reflect on his upbringing and career while driving around his hometown of Witham, Essex in a Bentley Continental GT.
He has since scored five UK number one albums and four UK number one singles. He has also moved into TV presenting, appeared as a coach on The Voice UK, and recently welcomed a baby girl to his family! Alex and Olly reflect on his upbringing and career while driving around his hometown of Witham, Essex in a Bentley Continental GT.