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Kylie Minogue Brings Festive Magic and Nostalgia to “The One Show” 2025
In a star-studded episode of the BBC’s The One Show, pop icon Kylie Minogue joined hosts Clara Amfo and Alex Jones to celebrate the 2025 holiday season. Accompanied by fellow guests Michael Ball and comedian Lee Mack, the “Princess of Pop” shared exclusive insights into her latest project, Kylie Christmas: Fully Wrapped, and looked back on the serendipitous moments that defined her legendary career.
A Festive Vision a Decade in the Making
The highlight of the evening was the exclusive premiere of the music video for Kylie’s new Christmas single, “XM.” Kylie revealed that the track has a surprisingly long history, originating nearly ten years ago. Following the release of her first Christmas album in 2015, Kylie and her guitarist were enjoying celebratory drinks when the idea for “XM” was born. “We were just mucking around going ‘Oh, XM,’ and we looked at each other and said, ‘Let’s finish that,’” she recalled. To mark the 10th anniversary of her holiday discography, she felt 2025 was finally the perfect time to release it.
The new album also features a fun track titled “Office Party,” inspired by the classic film Dirty Dancing. Kylie shared a humorous behind-the-scenes anecdote about attempting the iconic “lift” from the movie for the music video. Despite her polished performance on screen, she admitted the stunt left her with several bruises. “I thought I’d give it a hot shot… but I don’t ever need to do it again!” she laughed.
Legendary Duets and Career Beginnings
The conversation took an emotional turn as Kylie discussed her collaboration with the late Frank Sinatra on the album. By working with the Sinatra estate, Kylie was able to record her vocals alongside his original tapes. She described the experience as a “masterclass in phrasing,” noting how she had to adapt her timing to match Sinatra’s legendary free-form style.
Looking back even further, Kylie reflected on her “big break” in the mid-80s. She revealed that her transition from acting to music was thanks to two children. When the head of a rock label was hesitant to sign her, he asked his kids what they thought of “Kylie Minogue.” They weren’t sure who she was until he mentioned “Charlene from Neighbors.” Their instant excitement convinced the label to release her first single, which launched what Kylie calls a “lifetime” of music.
Competitiveness and Career Milestones
The episode wasn’t all music, as the guests engaged in a lively debate about Christmas board games. Kylie admitted to being a fierce Scrabble competitor, playfully warning the other guests to “bring it on.” This competitive spirit was mirrored by Michael Ball, who shared memories of his 40-year journey with Les Misérables, and Lee Mack, who promoted the high-stakes “rollover” specials of his hit quiz show, The 1% Club.
Kylie’s new album, Kylie Christmas: Fully Wrapped, is available now, serving as a glittering reminder of why her reign as the Queen of the Charts continues into 2025.