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The Hot Desk

FieldValue
genreEntertainment
director{{Plainlist
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countryUnited Kingdom
languageEnglish
num_series11
num_episodes66
executive_producer{{Plainlist
runtime8–10 minutes
networkITV2
first_aired
last_aired
  • Chris Gillett
  • Joe Evans
  • Stephanie Denington
  • Faith Guoga The Hot Desk is a British music interview show that has been hosted by a number of presenters including Nicole Appleton, Melanie Blatt, Dave Berry, Emma Willis, Laura Whitmore, Sarah Jane Crawford and Alice Levine. The show was produced for ITV by UMTV.TV.

The Hot Desk first appeared on ITV Mobile in November 2007 and represented ITV Mobile's first made-for-mobile commission. Since 2008, it has been shown on ITV2. The show was launched with Mel Blatt and Nicole Appleton interviewing Liam Gallagher (who was in a relationship with Appleton at the time). Filmed on London's Hampstead Heath, Liam was less than complimentary about Peter Andre in his usual inimitable style.

Format

Since the show's early "edgy feel" mix of new bands and no-holds-barred style approach, the show became less focused on new talent and more celebrity-led. One format question asked to every guest was 'call, text or reject' where the guest is given three people related to their lives, one they call, one they have to text and the other they must reject.

At the end of each interview, the celebrity featured was asked to sign the "Hot Desk" with a marker pen. This is reminiscent of TFI Friday, the television show hosted by Chris Evans which ran from 1996 to 2000. When Evans finished his interviews, he would also ask the celebrity to sign the desk with a marker pen. This format provided the producer with great access to the biggest music stars and A-list celebrities.

Presenters

  • Nicole Appleton (2007–2010)
  • Melanie Blatt (2007–2010)
  • Dave Berry (2008–2014, 2017)
  • Emma Willis (2008–2014)
  • Jayne Sharp (2011)
  • Laura Whitmore (2012–2016)
  • Alice Levine (2012–2013)
  • Arazou Baker (2013)
  • Dan O'Connell (2013)
  • Melvin Odoom (2014, 2016)
  • Rickie Haywood Williams (2014, 2016)
  • Matt Willis (2014)
  • Sarah-Jane Crawford (2014)
  • Pixie Lott (2014)
  • AJ Odudu (2015–2016)
  • Poppy Jamie (2015–2016)
  • Becca Dudley (2016)
  • Maya Jama (2016)
  • Roman Kemp (2016–2017)
  • Vick Hope (2016)

Episodes

2007

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
15 November 2007Liam GallagherMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton

2008

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2008The HoosiersMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton
2008Johnny VegasMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton
2008The SaturdaysDave Berry
2008McFlyEmma Willis

2009

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2 de noviembre del 2009Taylor SwiftDave Berry
2009AkonMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton
2009Kelly ClarksonDave Berry
2009Peter AndreEmma Willis
2009Seann William ScottDave Berry
2009Lily AllenDave Berry
2009Marilyn MansonMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton
21 July 2009Liam GallagherMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton

2010

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2010Russell BrandMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton
2010Paloma FaithDave Berry
2010The Vampire DiariesMelanie Blatt and Nicole Appleton
2010Ed WestwickEmma Willis
2010Alexandra BurkeDave Berry

2011

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2011Ellie GouldingDave Berry
2011Kelly RowlandJayne Sharp
2011Matt CardleDave Berry
2011Olly MursJayne Sharp
2011SugababesDave Berry
1 November 2011One DirectionEmma Willis
2011Jessie JDave Berry

2012

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
22 September 2012PinkAlice Levine
2012UsherEmma Willis
2012Rita OraDave Berry
2012Little MixAlice Levine
2012Professor GreenLaura Whitmore
2012Tulisa ContostavlosLaura Whitmore
2012Nicki MinajDave Berry

2013

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2013Ke$haDave Berry
2013Rizzle KicksArazou Baker
2013Keith LemonLaura Whitmore
2013Union JAlice Levine
2013Tinie TempahLaura Whitmore
2013KodalineDan O'Connell

2014

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2014Mark RonsonMelvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood Williams
2014Ashley RobertsLaura Whitmore
19 August 2014Kylie MinogueEmma Willis
2014Pixie LottDave Berry
2014The VampsPixie Lott
2014RixtonLaura Whitmore
16 November 2014McBustedMatt Willis
2014Neon JungleSarah-Jane Crawford
2014Nicole ScherzingerLaura Whitmore

2015

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2015Alesha DixonLaura Whitmore
2015Meghan TrainorAJ Odudu
2015Fleur EastAJ Odudu
28 February 2015BluePoppy Jamie
10 March 2015Kelly ClarksonLaura Whitmore
21 March 2015Ella HendersonAJ Odudu
28 March 2015Ed SheeranLaura Whitmore

2016

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
11 January 2016Ella EyreRickie Haywood Williams and Melvin Odoom
11 January 2016Nick JonasAJ Odudu
28 April 2016DNCEBecca Dudley
10 May 2016Adam LambertLaura Whitmore
15 May 2016Nathan SykesMaya Jama
27 May 2016Zara LarssonLaura Whitmore
29 May 2016Caroline FlackLaura Whitmore
2016Vicky PattisonVick Hope
2016BustedBecca Dudley
22 October 2016Louisa JohnsonRoman Kemp

2017

Original air dateGuestPresenter(s)
2017The VampsRoman Kemp
24 March 2017Emma WillisDave Berry

References

References

  1. Kiss, Jemima. (2007-11-15). "ITV unveils made-for-mobile show". The Guardian.
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