The iconic puppet satire Spitting Image is back with a new YouTube series, The Rest Is Bulls!t*, mocking figures like Taylor Swift, Meghan Markle, and Ariana Grande. Read more on episode details and standout sketches.
Overview
After much anticipation, Spitting Image returns tonight with a brand new satirical puppet series titled The Rest Is Bulls!t*. This revival will see high-profile celebrities including Taylor Swift, Meghan Markle, and Ariana Grande among its targets. The show is known for its bold, no-holds-barred take on modern culture and politics โ and this season promises more irreverent humor than ever. The News International+1
Key Details
- Premiere & Format: The new series launches on YouTube, featuring 12 short-form โvodcast-styleโ episodes. The News International+1
- Writing & Style: Comedy writers Al Murray and Matt Forde are behind this revival, bringing sharp satire aimed at global celebrities, political figures, and controversial events. Chortle
- Prominent Sketches:
- Taylor Swift is caricatured with her trademark red lips. The News International
- Meghan Markle is depicted with exaggeration (e.g. overly large teeth), and her show With Love, Meghan is parodied. NewsPoint APP+1
- Ariana Grande appears in sketches, complete with her signature aesthetic: contouring, pale foundation, etc. The News International+1
- Other Figures Mocked: The show also takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, King Charles, Kim Jong Un, and more. The News International+1
What to Expect
This revival isnโt just a trip down nostalgia lane. The producers seem committed to pushing boundaries. Expect:
- Topical references (e.g., Trumpโs recent UK visit) and commentary on current events. The News International
- Satire of celebrity culture โ the way public personas are built, curated, and sometimes manipulative.
- A hybrid format combining sketch, podcast-style banter, and extravagantly exaggerated puppetry.
Why It Matters
- Spitting Image has always had a role as cultural mirror/reflection โ its return signals that satire remains a weapon in public discourse, especially when celebrities, politicians, and social media personas are under sharp scrutiny.
- For the figures involved (Swift, Markle, Grande), this shows that fame necessarily comes with caricature โ and often the more iconic you are, the more exaggerated the lampooning.
- For fans and viewers, it raises questions: how far satire goes, what lines get crossed, and how much public reactions feed into celebrity identity.
Conclusion
If you’re a fan of biting satire, puppetry, and seeing public figures taken off script, Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls!t is going to deliver. Whether you love or loathe those in the firing line, watching how they are portrayed says a lot about our shared culture โ and tonight starts that conversation all over again.
