“The Next Morning I Was Full Of Anxiety” Calum Scott Reveals What REALLY Happened on Britain’s Got Talent & Battle With Body Dysmorphia “I Told Myself ‘You’re Disgusting’”

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Chapters from the official episode notes. Timings may vary when adverts are inserted.

1. 00:00 Intro
2. 01:38 Yorkshire Tea
3. 02:55 Calum Describes Hull
4. 04:10 What Are Some of the Northern Stereotypes That Are True?
5. 05:37 Calum's Memories of Home When He Was a Child
6. 07:41 Did Calum's Biological Dad Have Any Presence in His Life After He Left?
7. 10:16 Calum's Time in HR
8. 11:38 When Did Calum Discover His Voice?
9. 13:47 Calum's First Time Singing On-Stage
10. 16:49 Calum's Relationship with His Sister
11. 17:43 Calum's Time in 'Maroon 4'
12. 18:51 The Impact of Calum's Grandma on His Life
13. 20:57 Calum's Life and Relationship with His Sister Going Into the Britain's Got Talent Auditions
14. 22:18 Calum's Experience of His Britain's Got Talent Audition
15. 36:51 Calum Reflects on the Impact BGT Had on His Career
16. 38:47 Calum's Experience of the BGT Final
17. 45:18 How Did Calum Get a Record Deal After BGT?
18. 49:35 What Are the Biggest Highs and Lows of Calum's Career?
19. 55:00 Calum's Style of Singing and His Confidence Over Time
20. 58:50 Shopify Ad
21. 1:00:02 Tinder Ad
22. 1:00:57 The Lyrics to 'You're the Reason'
23. 1:03:08 Calum's Journey with His Sexuality and Coming Out
24. 1:21:52 Calum's Experience of Body Dysmorphia and Suicidal Ideation
25. 1:29:57 A Message from Calum's Best Friend Jess
26. 1:31:49 How to Support a Friend Going Through a Tough Time
27. 1:33:51 Calum Explains FTD and the Impact It’s Had on His and Jess' Life
28. 1:37:09 Discussing Mortality and Living Life to the Fullest
29. 1:39:45 The Inspiration Behind Calum's New Album 'Avenoir'
30. 1:41:56 Calum's Pre-Stage Ritual
31. 1:44:26 Where Does Calum's Desire to Be a Father Come From?
32. 1:45:52 Most Memorable Conversation
33. 1:50:20 Paul's Takeaways