Recording a country album about being a lonesome, wronged default parent.What is Lou doing in Nashville? A book tour?
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ItsmeImtheproblemitsme
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‘Oh I’m just so tired’Dying that he got the biggest job on TV after moving to Exeter… typical Josh
Josh Widdicombe is confirmed as new Strictly host
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‘I missed the train and was late for Strictly’
‘Took the kids to Strictly’
‘Rose’s mum brought the kids to strictly’
….i mean, I can make up the podcast myself
Just need Rob taking the piss and getting defensive for far too long and we’ve got ourselves the next few episodes 
MissTeddy
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I think Rob does loads to be honest… a lot more than my husband did when ours were young. I’m not a multimillionaire , i work, I don’t get multiple foreign holidays a year.
i mean this genuinely I don’t understand what Lou is moaning about? She has to look after her own children because her husband is super successful at his job? Is that literally it? Tons of women in the same boat except replace Comedian with Army, fireman, plumber, lorry driver.
i mean this genuinely I don’t understand what Lou is moaning about? She has to look after her own children because her husband is super successful at his job? Is that literally it? Tons of women in the same boat except replace Comedian with Army, fireman, plumber, lorry driver.
ThumbelinaGoose
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It’s not exactly topping the bestsellers lists in pre-sales… I’m guessing the agent has told her to up her game on insta to get some engagement going. But honestly I’m not remotely tempted to buy or read it. All I see on her insta is someone living an extremely privileged life who spends most of her time watching Netflix etc and planning her next Disney trip
I’m not trying to be nasty here, just being completely honest in how she comes across to me these days.DontQuoteMe
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I find myself liking Josh more and more as time goes on. He’s very tolerant, adores his family, and is an all round nice guy.
lionesses25
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Actually thrilled about this. I bet Rob is green 
DrMeredithGrey
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Anyone who says they would continue doing all the thankless tasks that come with running a home if they had a high disposable income would be a liar.
Isn’t that what they say the best thing money can buy is? Time.
And genuinely I do not care, and would not care if they said they had someone come in daily to get the house a once over.
as we’ve said on here many times before though, maybe don’t write a book about how hard it is doing something that you actually don’t do
Isn’t that what they say the best thing money can buy is? Time.
And genuinely I do not care, and would not care if they said they had someone come in daily to get the house a once over.
as we’ve said on here many times before though, maybe don’t write a book about how hard it is doing something that you actually don’t do
DrMeredithGrey
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Do you know, it’s never really bothered me. I think it’s shit, but I’ve always been like ‘ah well, it’s advertising. Doesn’t work for me, but it must work for some’
BUT the last couple of years where it’s been shoved down our throats with the big music events that they’ve (and by they, I mean celebs/influencers in general) been able to attend because of connections they have, and not just because it’s something they can afford, it’s really started gripping my shit.
Take the fact that Rob’s children were able to see Taylor Swift not once, but TWICE! And it wasn’t because him or Lou were lucky when they were in a queue on Ticketmaster for hours, it’s because Rob’s able to call his manager and she’s able to go down routes that aren’t available for all.
I spent hours trying to get tickets for my daughter, just like thousands of other people. Same with Oasis.
it would be easier to swallow if it was because of a friendship or connection with the artist, but when it’s just a perk of being well known (as if the money and the fact you are doing a job you love wasn’t enough) it really winds me up!
ItsmeImtheproblemitsme
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I’m just catching up, random Lou segment aside, doesn’t Josh’s little boy sound so sweet!?
Bless him, being the teachers assistant, wearing his patent black shoes 
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Bless him, being the teachers assistant, wearing his patent black shoes 🩷🩷🩷
LilPinkie
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Yes, the “default” parent that in the last 12 months has gone to Center Parcs, Paris, Spain twice, Australia, Japan and the Maldives along with multiple gifted and special trips either with her mates, just her and Rob, and then as a family. As I said, he earns it so why not. But don’t then write a preachy book to help out the little people.
lionesses25
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My favourite part of the whole “default parent” bullshit was her book tour that she dragged her husband along for so neither of them were parenting at all
Also “do whatever works for you” is such a privileged statement. What “works” for me (as a single parent working full time in a low paid job) is not necessarily what I can do.
Omg this! “Poor Lou packing…” really?! Oh what a terrible life she leads.
He’s really lost touch, I feel like he’s scared of upsetting her - god knows what their house must be like. I absolutely love Josh - I feel like his vulnerability is so admirable and genuine, I’m going to give his new podcast a listen whereas I’m already ready to skip the episode where they’re going to inevitably give Lou her 15 mins. Get a working mum/dad on who’s partner is in the armed forces/works away - let’s have a reality check shall we? Don’t even get me started on the whole ‘the staff couldn’t find a Christmas tree for our room’ are you fucking kidding me?! Sorry, rant over 
PoorPatrol
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Prince Naseem was a big part of my childhood as we were a bit of a boxing household, it was actually a very decent episode and Rob came out with some unusually insightful questions. Josh kind of took a back seat but it didn’t feel awkward for once!
Said it before but no interest in hearing Lou’s perspective on parenting as she has very few things going on that I can relate to, and so I don’t want to hear about how hard it is for her. Rob always having to give her nods (is it in case she gets angry?) about things like ‘poor Lou had to do all the packing for the Maldives’ ffs can he hear himself? Yes he was away busy and working before they went, but that was to fulfil contracts that make him a multimillionaire! Get a grip the lot of you, and also you don’t have to go away. I’m sure some of his and Lou’s permanent exhaustion would be resolved by actually staying home for a half term once in a while instead of constantly going on the hunt for new levels of jet lag. By the sounds of it his kids are chicken nuggets and chips kids who moan about everything, so why do they need to traverse the globe every six weeks? I say this as someone who travels a lot with my kids, I wouldn’t do his level of travel even if I won the lottery, you can’t enjoy it and soak it in at the rate they do it and they’re always knackered.
Said it before but no interest in hearing Lou’s perspective on parenting as she has very few things going on that I can relate to, and so I don’t want to hear about how hard it is for her. Rob always having to give her nods (is it in case she gets angry?) about things like ‘poor Lou had to do all the packing for the Maldives’ ffs can he hear himself? Yes he was away busy and working before they went, but that was to fulfil contracts that make him a multimillionaire! Get a grip the lot of you, and also you don’t have to go away. I’m sure some of his and Lou’s permanent exhaustion would be resolved by actually staying home for a half term once in a while instead of constantly going on the hunt for new levels of jet lag. By the sounds of it his kids are chicken nuggets and chips kids who moan about everything, so why do they need to traverse the globe every six weeks? I say this as someone who travels a lot with my kids, I wouldn’t do his level of travel even if I won the lottery, you can’t enjoy it and soak it in at the rate they do it and they’re always knackered.
It doesn't surprise me and I would 100% do the same on their income but once again it does mean that the mental load is not quite as taxing as you are claiming! I've organised a few things this week - birthday cards for several birthdays next week, the dog needs grooming and to see the vet, took my son to a hospital appointment, organised school photos, kids needed swimming goggles, flu vaccine consent form, fathers day, etc. I was on my own for 4 nights as well. What else am I meant to be doing as a sahm? I'm the default parent but my husband is the default earner.
disneys
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Also worth noting she never would have gotten her book deal if she wasn’t Rob Beckett’s wife . I haven’t read it and have no doubt she can write but it’s a really tough industry to crack into unless you already have an “in” . And she’s only a best seller because of her husband’s ready-made audience . She is incredibly privileged in a lot of respects !
Not saying it’s a bad thing and if my husband was famous I’d absolutely being using my privileges ! But I just think it’s the lack of acknowledging that and her whole woe is me act which rubs me up the wrong way .
But I’m pleased she reads here . Hopefully our feedback is getting passed on !
Not saying it’s a bad thing and if my husband was famous I’d absolutely being using my privileges ! But I just think it’s the lack of acknowledging that and her whole woe is me act which rubs me up the wrong way .
But I’m pleased she reads here . Hopefully our feedback is getting passed on !
welshgirl2021
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Oh dear Lou & Rob on JR show why? why is she putting herself through this? 
Would a book from a first time ‘author’ be getting this much publicity if their husband wasn’t a well known comedian?
Would a book from a first time ‘author’ be getting this much publicity if their husband wasn’t a well known comedian?
180922
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I couldn’t believe the episode about going to see Ballet Shoes, Rob gave in to the whining and ended up getting on the train and travelling with them. I understand that no parent wants to see their children upset but giving in like that teaches them that if they complain enough, they’ll always get their own way.
I also struggle to understand the mentality behind this book. Who is the audience? It difficult for parents to empathise with complaints from someone who doesn't have the stress and worry of paying bills, or support from grandparents and had more holidays in the past 24 months than many of us have had in our lifetime. I’d be really interested to know the sales figures.
She should've brought out that range of trendy shopping trolleys instead!
I also struggle to understand the mentality behind this book. Who is the audience? It difficult for parents to empathise with complaints from someone who doesn't have the stress and worry of paying bills, or support from grandparents and had more holidays in the past 24 months than many of us have had in our lifetime. I’d be really interested to know the sales figures.
She should've brought out that range of trendy shopping trolleys instead!
isthisusernametaken
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Awww I’m so happy for Josh!!! He deserves so much success! I did have to laugh though at a previous comment saying “his hands will be flapping” looooool