Netmums, a UK parenting platform, today announces a new chapter for their flagship show, The Netmums Podcast, welcoming singer and TV presenter JB Gill as its new co-host alongside Netmums Editorial Director Louise Burke.
Dad of two JB Gill will join the podcast for its 18th series, launching on February 10 2026. JB has built a successful career in broadcasting since his days in the pop band JLS which began on The X Factor in 2008. He fronts The One Show and most recently appeared in The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Special 2025. He was also a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024.
Off camera, JB has also had an interesting journey, added Netmums. He set up a farm with his family – wife of 11 years, Chloe and two children Ace and Chiara, in the Kent countryside in 2012. His passion for farming life, sustainable food and knowledge of countryside issues lead to presenting CBeebies’ Bafta-nominated Down On The Farm and Channel 5’s RTS award-winning Cooking With The Gills and On the Farm, as well as contributions to BBC’s Countryfile and Springwatch.
JB is also a published author with Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, having launched two books for young readers in spring 2023 and 2025.
The Netmums Podcast refresh marks a significant evolution for the brand, added the platform. Netmums says it now connects with dads more than ever before, with male engagement across the platform rising sharply over the past five years. Dads now represent around one in five users across Netmums channels. Together, JB and Louise will explore what matters most to parents today – from pregnancy and the early years to mental health, money, relationships and the everyday realities shaping family life in 2026, with real and honest experience.
Launched in 2020, The Netmums Podcast reached top parenting podcast status on Apple and Spotify. It has since grown into one of the UK’s most trusted, authentic and relatable parenting podcasts, guests have included Davina McCall, Joe Wicks, Sir Keir Starmer and Alex Jones, all sharing the highs, lows and laughs of parenting. The franchise has also expanded into successful spin-offs, including Netmums Unfiltered and Late Night Netmums.
The new hosting line-up builds on the momentum of a show that has gone from strength to strength, Netmums says underpinned by:
- A highly engaged community of millions of UK parents
- A proven 18-series track record
- High-profile guests spanning entertainment, parenting, health and lifestyle
- Strong social reach across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
- Enduring loyalty from brands who value Netmums’ trusted voice
Netmums Managing Director Rimi Atwal says: “The Netmums Podcast has become one of our most powerful ways to connect with UK parents - honest and rooted in real experience. JB brings an energy and authenticity that perfectly fits our brand and community, and alongside Louise, signals a new direction for the show.
“For brands, the podcast has become a high-attention, high-trust space with real commercial impact, and this refresh strengthens that even further. We’re excited about what’s ahead as we continue to evolve and build on the momentum of this much-loved franchise”
Netmums says the new era of The Netmums Podcast forms part of itsbroader strategy to evolve its content across platforms and formats. In 2026, listeners can expect:
- A refreshed format and bold new episode themes
- Extended social-first video, trailers and behind-the-scenes content
- Enhanced storytelling, expert-led insight and standout new guests
- Broader distribution across podcast and streaming platforms
- A renewed focus on making the show the go-to listen – and watch – for every UK parent
Co-host JB Gill says: “I’m thrilled to be joining Netmums and to be part of a show that reflects real parenting in all its joy and chaos. Parents need honest spaces and supportive conversations and The Netmums Podcast has become just that. I can’t wait to get started.”
Co-host Louise Burke adds: “Parents trust Netmums because we have real conversations, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. JB brings so much warmth and relatability, and together we’re excited to make the next chapter of the podcast our biggest and most impactful yet. Our ambition is to turn The Netmums Podcast into the must-watch, must-listen show for all parents across the UK.”
The new series of The Netmums Podcast launches February 10 2026.
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