The Bert Show – Vault: Demi Lovato Joins The Show (April 10, 2026)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Bert Show welcomes singer and actress Demi Lovato for a lively and candid conversation just hours before her headlining show at Gwinnett’s Phillips Arena. The hosts and audience connect with Demi over her rapid career rise, backstage life, friendships with fellow stars, songwriting beginnings, and her outlook on happiness and privacy. The highlight includes an impromptu studio performance of “La La Land.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Headlining and Backstage Life

• Demi reflects on her transition from opening act to headliner (00:35–01:14):
  • She describes it as surreal, recalling how she opened for the Jonas Brothers the previous summer and is now headlining her own show.
  • Quote: "Last summer, I came here with the Jonas Brothers, not headlining, Right. And now I'm headlining. It's crazy." — Demi Lovato (00:39)
  • On whether the headliner status changed how she’s treated, Demi jests, “You would think,” but admits the main difference is a later set time and having a ping pong table backstage, supplied at her manager’s suggestion.

Fan Interactions and Social Media

• Listener Call: Kennedy (01:25–02:25):

  • Kennedy, a fan, questions Demi about her Disney character, Sunny, and which life she’d rather live.
  • Quote: "I think that I would choose my life as Demi Lovato because I wouldn't trade it with anybody's." — Demi Lovato (02:17)

• Listener Call: Kelly (02:25–04:09):

  • Kelly asks about Demi’s Twitter habit. Demi shares that she tries to reply but technical issues sometimes prevent her, expressing guilt when fans feel ignored.
  • Quote: "I'm always on my BlackBerry when I reply to people and it won't let me reply to people. Like sometimes it'll say that the name is like non existent. But it is." — Demi Lovato (02:53)

• Happiness and Sharing Online (03:02–03:39):

  • Demi’s tweet about feeling happy sparks questions:
    • “Because I'm really, really happy with my life right now.” — Demi Lovato (03:09)
    • She recounts an onstage mishap that led to laughter and audience connection.

Privacy and Relationships

• Questions on Friends, Dating, and Keeping Secrets (04:10–04:57):
  • On whether dating is behind her happiness, Demi stresses the importance of keeping aspects of her life private but hints that good friends contribute to her joy.
  • Quote: “What I have between people is between me and those people.” — Demi Lovato (04:53)

Advice and Influences from Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus

• Support in the Industry (05:00–06:19):
  • Demi reveals Selena Gomez offered the best advice about self-care in a hectic schedule: Don’t be afraid to ask for a day off.
  • She looks up to Selena’s kindness to fans and balance of work and privacy, describing her as “in a way, my role model.”
  • Quote: "I think I've learned more from watching the two of them than I have from, you know, getting advice from them." — Demi Lovato (06:12)

Early Songwriting & Inspiration

• Songwriting Beginnings (06:19–06:56):
  • Demi began writing lyrics at 8 and songs at 10. Her first song was inspired by holidays and seasons, influenced by “The Night Before Christmas.”

Live Performance: "La La Land"

• Studio Mini-Concert (07:04–10:35):
  • Spontaneously, Demi sings her hit “La La Land” live in-studio, engaging the hosts and audience in a memorable segment.
  • The energy is playful, with the hosts struggling to keep rhythm.
  • Quote: “I am confident, but I still have my moments […] Well, some may say I need to be afraid of losing everything because of where I had my start and where I made my name, well, everything's the same in the La La land…” — Demi Lovato (excerpt from performance, 07:18–10:35)

Upcoming Projects & Farewell

• New Album Announcement (10:53–11:06):

  • Demi promotes her upcoming album Here We Go Again, releasing July 21st, and encourages listeners to check out the single already available on iTunes.

• Conclusion & Gratitude (11:06–11:22):

  • The hosts thank Demi for making time in a packed schedule. She responds with enthusiasm and hints at returning on future Atlanta visits.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “My manager was like, your dressing room needs life or something. Like, get a pink ping pong table.” — Demi Lovato (01:17)
• “It's always best to keep things private, but sometimes you're just so happy that you can't help it.” — Demi Lovato (04:37)
• “She has one of the biggest hearts in the world, and she's got the best head on her shoulders.” — Demi Lovato on Selena Gomez (05:17)
• “I wrote a song about all the seasons one time.” — Demi Lovato (06:47)

Important Timestamps

• 00:35 – Demi on her journey from opener to headliner
• 01:25 – Kennedy’s fan call: choosing between Demi and Sunny
• 02:25 – Kelly’s fan call: social media and fan interactions
• 03:02 – Demi on recent happiness
• 04:10 – Questions on relationships and privacy
• 05:00 – Selena Gomez’s advice and influence
• 06:25 – Demi’s songwriting beginnings
• 07:11–10:35 – Live performance of “La La Land”
• 10:53 – Announcement of “Here We Go Again” album release
• 11:06 – Goodbye and gratitude

Overall Tone

Warm, authentic, and peppered with humor, this episode captures Demi Lovato’s approachable and self-aware personality, making for a relatable and entertaining interview. The fan interactions and live music make it a standout morning radio moment.