Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S12 EP24: Chantel Nash
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Mar 27, 2026 Chantel Nash, stand-up comedian and mum of two, shares stories about her kids' modelling adventures, a chilly family ad shoot, and starting comedy after postpartum struggles. She also talks about juggling family logistics, night-shift parenting, and the tough choice between steady work and pursuing comedy.
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Baby Modelling Kickstarted Etta's Onscreen Career
- Chantel Nash's daughter Etta started child modelling at three months and quickly landed campaigns for Boots and Centre Parcs.
- Chantel described self-tapes for babies, required measurements, quick shoots and an agent-led entry into TV work that predated her own credits.
Self-Tapes Landed A Sky Role For Under-Two Performer
- Chantel recalled self-taping a toddler for a Sky series where her partner Richie fed lines off-camera so the child could perform under two.
- The self-tape won the role, leading to a two-week on-set shoot and confidence-building for both family and agent relationships.
Non-Swimmer Mum Pressed Into Beach Ad Chaos
- Chantel described a family beach ad shoot where she, a non-swimmer, was asked to run into open water and the RNLI unexpectedly lectured the cast on riptides.
- The day mixed heartfelt conversations with sudden safety briefings, highlighting on-set unpredictability.