The journalist, presenter and author on catchy kids’ earworms, impromptu rap-off during BBC night shifts and the 90s pop banger that plays havoc with her ankles
The first song I fell in love with
I grew up in a house where music was played all the time. I watched Kylie on Neighbours, and so fell in love with I Should Be So Lucky. I love how you don’t need to know about her private life, you can still just love her. I went to see her recently and she was amazing.
The first album I bought
Hangin’ Tough by New Kids on the Block, on cassette, from Woolies in Middlesbrough, with some pick’n’mix. I don’t think you could ever go into Woolies and not come out with some pick’n’mix. I liked the underdog, so Donnie Wahlberg was my favourite member.
