Category Archives: Celebrity Features

Jodie Harsh for Ditch the Label: “One half feels untouchable and the other half is like “oh my god, I’m in a wig!”

Posted on April 12, 2013 by admin in Celebrity Features

We had the pleasure of speaking with Jodie Harsh, one of the UK’s biggest and most successful DJs, socialites and all round entertainers. We spoke to Jodie about her thoughts on bullying, growing up and she gives her advice on finding and accepting yourself for who you are. Ditch the Label: Hi Jodie, thank you for taking the time out to talk to us! Jodie Harsh: Not a problem, I think what you guys are doing is great and it’s an honour to be able to contribute my story towards the campaign. Ditch the Label: It’s great to have you involved! So could you tell us a little more about yourself and what you do? Jodie Harsh: Ultimately...

Gok Wan for Ditch the Label: “Try to Understand the Bullies as Best You Can.”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin in Celebrity Features

Gok Wan Bullying Interview for Ditch the Label

Excitement doesn’t even describe how we felt when we were given the opportunity to interview one of the most inspirational and loveable public figures on British television: Gok Wan. We spoke with Gok about Ditch the Label, his experiences with bullying and the advice that has for young people being targeted by bullies. Here goes.. Ditch the Label: Hi Gok! Thank you so much for speaking with us today. It’s great to finally get you on board with our anti-bullying organisation. Gok Wan: Not at all, I think it’s great what you are doing. I like that you are concentrating on topical issues such as online bullying. When I was younger there was no real services available and so I...

Hannah Stodel on Being a Disabled Paralympian and Ditch the Label

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin in Celebrity Features, Interviews

Hannah Stodel was born without a lower right arm but she hasn’t let that prevent her from becoming one of the UK’s most ambitious and renowned Paralympian Sailers. We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Hannah in an emotional interview about her experiences of prejudice and bullying, about her career and the coping mechanisms that she employed when trying to overcome bullying throughout childhood. Ditch the Label: Hi Hannah, thank you so much for agreeing to speak with us! We love your story and are really excited to have you on board. Hannah Stodel: No worries, thank you for asking me. The more I read, the more impressed I have been by Ditch the Label. I love the concept...

Doctor Christian Jessen on Ditch the Label

Posted on October 17, 2012 by admin in Celebrity Features, Interviews

Doctor Christian Jessen - Gay Doctor - Ditch the Label

We had the pleasure of interviewing one of our favourite faces of the UK medial industry and one of the stars of the Channel 4 hit series ‘Embarrassing Bodies’. Yep, you guessed it – Doctor Christian Jessen! We spoke to Christian about Ditch the Label, his sexuality, being in the public eye, Twitter and prejudice towards patients in our first of many celebrity interviews. Ditch the Label: Hi Christian, thanks so much for your time. Are you familiar with Ditch the Label? Dr Christian Jessen: Hi guys, not a problem. Yes I am and I think that it’s great. It is important for teens to have somewhere to go when they need advice and support. Ditch the Label: Thank you!...

Thelma Madine on Ditch the Label

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin in Celebrity Features

Thelma Madine Gypsy Weddings Ditch the Label feature

Today we have had the absolute pleasure of interviewing TV’s most recognised Liverpudlian dressmaker, Thelma Madine. Best known for her star-role in Channel Four’s My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding as well as her own series Thelma’s Gypsy Girls, Thelma is a successful mumtrepreneur who is so driven and passionate for her job that she even has her own bed in her factory! Here Thelma talks to us about the trials and tribulations of the travelling way of life, as well as an insight to her personal battles and her views on bullying and discrimination. Ditch the Label: Hi Thelma, thank you so much for taking the time for an interview with us! What do you think about Ditch the Label? Thelma...

Drew Ashlyn Cunningham on Ditch the Label

Posted on September 6, 2012 by admin in Celebrity Features, Interviews

We are really excited to interview the fabulous Drew Ashlyn who featured on the inspirational Documentary ‘My Transsexual Summer‘ which was aired earlier this year on Channel Four. As you may already know, the show has opened a door of opportunities for Drew, who has attended various events, educates young people on the transgender community, and has gone on to work for make-up company Illamasqua. But it has not all been plain sailing for Drew, here she talks to us about her background, the aftermath of the show, and why she thinks Ditch the Label is such a great cause. Ditch the Label: Hi Drew, we are so excited to interview you here at Ditch the Label! Were you already...

Latrice Royale on Ditch the Label

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin in Celebrity Features, Interviews

You can only imagine how excited we were about interviewing one of the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 4 – Latrice ‘mother f*cking’ Royale! We spoke to Latrice about Ditch the Label, her childhood, RuPaul’s Drag Race and ways in which she has been discriminated against for in the past. Along with how she has grown and developed enough self-confidence and self-acceptance to make the haters ‘eat it’. Ditch the Label: Hey Latrice, great to finally chat with you! So you have already been on our new website… what do you think of it? Latrice Royale: Kudos! I think the site is fantastic. What you are doing is amazing. I wish I had something like Ditch the Label when...