The Cringe is Real

Sam and Jacob are thriving in the 42 degree heat and not at all melting. The dolls chat Pluribus, Ryan Murphy’s chaotic new series The Beauty and deep dive on who the secret traitor on The Traitors UK could be! Then the gerls chat Drag Race Season 18 which is off to a refreshingly good start! Welcome to 2026. New year, same cringe. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky. Support the show

Happy Holigays! Paul and Sam are talking Heated Rivalry, Finding Mr Christmas Season 2 AND the winner’s film A Make or Break Holiday. It’s a stacked stocking stuffer of an episode just for you. Who will Melissa Peterman crown the hunkiest hunk? Will Angel cry? And why tf did our boy Davey eat those damn grapes?! These questions answered and more..Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky. Support the show

Former Behind Big Brother contributor and fabulous friend David Geoffrey Hall joins Sam on the couch this week to end the year reflecting on 2000s Australian Big Brother. The good, the bad and the turkey slap. The two discuss scandals, fandom, representation and of course Queen Gretel. Join us on a trip down memory lane won't you? This is an episode not to miss for any OG BBAU fans.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky. Support the show

Should we film a TikTok? Lauren and Sam swig on Season 3 of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and boooy is there MUCH to discuss. Allegations are flowing like sugar free sodas and the girls are fighting! And with DadTok in the mix, no one is safe. These gay husbands are activated this season and coming for a slice of the screen time pie. Oh and Dancing With The Stars, Lana Del Rey and Khloe K are also present. Insane. That and some Gaga’s Australian tour chat.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky. Support the show

Fatima joins Sam to cap off a brilliantly slutty season of Aussie Shore. Awards are dished out, the summer is over and Lily returns for one final party. The shag pad gets a red hot go too. That and some BBAU, Below Deck Med and more. Apologies cult, due to a technical issue there is no video of this episode.. but you better believe we looked incredible. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky. Support the show