BEST OF THE GAYDIO GAGVENT CALENDAR

Throughout December, Gaydio Breakfast cracked open the GAGVENT calendar, revealing a brand-new surprise behind every door. From special guests to festive chaos, here are just some of the famous faces who joined us along the way.

DOOR ONE: NATHANIEL J HALL

For World AIDS Day, we welcomed Nathaniel J Hall into the Gaydio studio to talk about living with HIV and the importance of education and visibility. Drawing from his own experience, Nathaniel challenged common misconceptions around HIV and AIDS, discussed advances in treatment, and reflected on how attitudes have changed and where more work is still needed.

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DOOR THREE: LA VOIX

Fresh off her Strictly exit, the ever exuberant La Voix joined us to discuss her upcoming pantomime, stepping into the role of Miss Hannigan, and the rumours linking her to a Strictly presenting role.

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DOOR FOUR: GOTHY KENDOLL

After joining us weekly throughout the series, Gothy Kendoll stopped by to reflect on the Drag Race finale, Bones taking the crown, the upcoming Drag Race tour, and her new underwear brand.

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DOOR FIVE: SMASHBY

From the Big Brother house to the Gaydio studio, Sam Ashby (Smashby) strutted by to fill us in on all the BB goss and their dream to get a Christmas number 1.

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DOOR SIX: GIANT ARMADILLO QUEENS

Giant Armadillo it’s about to get rillo. Bob the Drag Queen’s charity single is on a mission to save the Giant Armadillo — and five festive UK queens, Tia Kofi, Liquorice Black, Lill, Actavia and Banksie, stopped by to share the message and help take it to Christmas Number 1.

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DOOR SEVEN: JACK RHODES

BGT Finalist Jack Rhodes brought magic to the Gaydio studio, playing tricks on Dave and teaching us all about the art of magic.

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DOOR EIGHT: GOSSIP GAYS

The Gossip Gays — Danny Beard and DJ Billy Andrew — joined us in the Gaydio Breakfast studio to reflect on their year, from podcast highlights and Celebrity Big Brother to travelling the world.

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DOOR NINE: SINDERELLA

The cast of Sinderella — London’s naughtiest drag pantomime — joined us for a chat packed with mischief, laughs and festive chaos.

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DOOR TEN: LOLA LASAGNE

A veteran of Brighton and Manchester’s drag scenes, Lola Lasagne joined us to share stories from her drag career — from getting started at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to some of her funniest on-stage moments. She also chatted about her upcoming performances, what she’d like to see change on Drag Race, her plans for Christmas, and took part in a festive game of “Naughty or Nice.”

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DOOR ELEVEN: KYRAN THRAX

Drag Race UK Winner Kyran Thrax is starring as The Wicked Queen in an all-drag panto production of Snow White. She swung by to tell us all about the production and chatted about Drag Race and recently crowned winner Bones.

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DOOR TWELVE: EDEN BINKS

DJ and musician Eden Binks stopped by to showcase her classical take on Where Love Lives, alongside a conversation about her musical journey.

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DOOR THIRTEEN: ALISON LIMERICK

After ‘Where Love Lives’ was featured in the 2025 John Lewis Christmas advert, Alison Limerick looks back on the track’s roots in queer club culture and why it still resonates today.

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DOOR SIXTEEN: DAVID DUNNE

Legendary DJ and broadcaster David Dunne stopped by the Gaydio Breakfast studio to chat about a lifetime in dance music — from discovering house at The Haçienda to becoming one of the most influential voices in club culture. The full conversation can be heard on Dave Cooper’s To The Club podcast.

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