BBC One is set to launch Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend, a new celebrity access series, with pop star Perrie Edwards granting the host 48 hours into her personal life. The premiere episode, airing Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:30 PM UK time, offers an extended look into the singer’s home and experiences.
Edwards reportedly discusses the pressures of fame and reveals she has not spoken to former Little Mix bandmate Jesy Nelson since Nelson’s departure from the group. The program also features Hammond meeting Edwards’ mother, Debs, leading to conversations about Perrie’s childhood medical issues, which involved multiple throat surgeries. A trip to Edwards’ hometown of South Shields will cover her upbringing and struggles with anxiety.
Further segments include a visit to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne, a significant location from Edwards’ youth, and a surprise meeting with her former surgeon. Edwards also speaks about an emotional song written concerning Jesy Nelson and an anxiety battle that began after a caffeine-related incident in Las Vegas led to hospitalization. BBC One is banking on Hammond’s rapport and the candid nature of the format to connect with viewers.
