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Defending Kylie Minogue - Tour Mates Respond

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Deni Hines said ”Kylie was an a#@ehole to me” when she was a backing singer on the Rhythm of Love Tour. But her tour mates beg to differ. Deni, they say, was a nightmare to work with.

In this ep, you’ll hear from the tour director, Adrian Scott and Kylie’s backing singer Nikki Nicholls. Together, they put Deni’s harsh comments into context.

But there’s another side to the Deni drama - her friends and people who have worked with her say Deni may be a straight shooter but she’s also funny, smart, loyal and talented. We hear from Deni’s supporters.

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