Special Guest Episode: Keely Hodgkinson

After watching Alessia Russo and Vick Hope’s friendship blossom - and feeling a little left out in previous episodes - Ella Toone invites her old school friend, Sports Personality of the Year and 800m Olympic Gold Medallist Keely Hodgkinson, onto the pod as a hometown ally for this episode.

Keely spills the secrets behind her ‘Mini Ella’ nickname from their football days at Fred Longworth High School, reignites the age-old Wigan vs. Manchester debate, and even shares her top tips on avoiding stitches while training.

Plus, she takes us behind the scenes of her pre-race rituals ahead of the World Championships - think Rihanna soundtracks, game-day outfit choices, and the mindset that keeps her at the top of her game.

The Tooney & Russo Show

Lionesses Ella Toone and Alessia Russo let Radio 1 DJ and football fan, Vick Hope, in on their iconic friendship. They talk life off the pitch, and what it's really like within the England camp?

From Tooney's no filter opinions to Russo's new life in London, nothing is off limits as Vick sets out to become the ultimate 'third wheel'.

She asks the questions Tooney and Russo fans have been dying to ask and spills the tea from her own world of TV, radio, music and more.

• No. of episodes: 25
• Latest episode: 2025-06-30
• Sports

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