Vicky Pattison reveals how I'm a Celebrity prepares contestants for the show
She won the show in 2015
So far, Fleur East has welcomed the likes of Reality TV queen Alison Hammond, JLS' JB Gill, Love Island 2019 winner Amber Gill, and 2018 winner of I'm a Celebrity - Harry Redknapp, to her podcast, The Reality of Reality TV.
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Now, the latest guest to join Fleur East on The Reality of Reality TV is another I'm a Celebrity winner, and former Geordie Shore star, Vicky Pattison. Vicky joined Geordie Shore back in 2011, just as Reality TV was beginning to take off, and admitted to Fleur that she didn't really know what she was getting herself into.
The self-confessed Reality TV addict, who has appeared on Ex on the Beach, Celebrity Dinner Date, I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp, Celebrity Masterchef, Celebrity Coach Trip and many more, told how when it came to preparing for the shows, I'm a Celebrity and Geordie Shore were VERY different.
"I personally believe that Geordie Shore worked best when we were vulnerable," Vicky admitted, continuing, "The nature of the show worked best when the young people on it were vulnerable.
"It's an awful thing to say, so I don't feel like sometimes everyone got the support they probably needed, that is my personal opinion, but I think that stems true for a lot of reality TV shows, if you look at what the desired outcome is."
Vicky went on to reveal that when she had some interviews for the Jungle it was the "polar opposite," explaining, "It doesn't thrive on disfunction, it thrives on unity, on people coming together, a sense of camaraderie, supporting each other, solidarity..."
The Reality TV star recounted the time she sat down with the show's psychologist explaining how she was only going to tell the bare minimum, because she was distrustful of therapists, but after refusing to answer some of the questions, Vicky was told, "Once you lie to me about anything, you are then a liar and I have to discount everything you say, because you can't be truthful to me, so I can't give you an accurate assessment."
After hearing this, Vicky crumbled and started to tell her everything!
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, this year's I'm a Celebrity will take place in a ruined castle somewhere in the UK countryside, speaking about this year's show, Richard Cowles, Director of Entertainment at ITV Studios said, "While it will certainly be different producing the show from the UK, the same tone and feel will remain. Our celebrities will probably have to swap shorts for thermals but they can still look forward to a basic diet of rice and beans and plenty of thrills and surprises along the way."
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Now take a look at the Reality of Reality TV podcast episodes:
Episode 1: RuPauls' Drag Race UK winner - The Vivienne
In Episode 1 is all about RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the gruelling work involved in the show, why drag is not just fab make-up and a gorgeous body, and what REALLY happened in that 'red wig and silver dress' moment. 👀
Next episode lands Tuesday 14th July, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out.
Episode 2: The X Factor's Janet Devlin
"Do I swallow that, or be the girl who throws up on national television?" Quite the conundrum for Janet Devlin, singer-songwriter, and finalist on The X Factor, who joins Fleur East on The Reality of Reality TV.
Episode 3: Alison Hammond
Alison Hammond has been on a lot of Reality TV shows, but there are some she wouldn't go on, Fleur East caught up with her to find out what she wouldn't go on.
Episode 4: Love Island's Amber Gill
Since leaving the famous Love Island villa, Amber has remained in the public eye, so we were over the moon to have her join The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East, when she revealed how she really felt after THAT Casa Amor moment.
Episode 5: Vas J Morgan
Vas J Morgan is known for appearing on The Only Way In Essex (TOWIE) between 2014 – 2019 as well as Celebs Go Dating, so we couldn't wait to hear his realities of Reality TV.
Episode 6: JB Gill
JLS singer JB Gill admitted that they saw The X Factor almost as a last resort. The band had been working together for 18 months before they went on the programme, but as JB explained they'd tried every avenue before.
Episode 7: Harry Redknapp
Coming from a background of football, Harry Redknapp seemed an unlikely contestant on I'm A Celebrity when he took part two years ago, but he describes his experience on the show as life-changing, saying he, "Learnt to laugh again."
Episode 8: Vicky Pattison
Former Geordie Shore star and I'm a Celebrity winner, Vicky Pattison joined Fleur East to talk about her experiences of Reality TV and how two of the biggest shows she's been on differed in their support and preparation.
Episode 9: Jordan and Perri from Diversity
Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely are part of the very successful Britain's Got Talent winning group Diversity, and have opened up to Fleur East on her podcast The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East about the hate they received and how they dealt with the haters.
Episode 10: Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona needs no introduction and in her own words, 'you hear before you see her!'. Through highs and lows, husbands and children, she's been gracing our reality TV screens for almost twenty years. So in the final episode of this series of The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East, she speaks openly and honestly to one of our absolute Queens of Reality TV.
Who is Vicky Pattison?
Vicky Pattison started out on Geordie Shore back in 2011, however since then she has appeared in a number of Reality TV shows, including I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2015 which she won.
What is Vicky Pattison famous for?
Vicky is famous for appearing in Geordie Shore from 2011 to 2014, followed by a many Reality TV shows including Ex on the Beach and I'm a Celebrity - the UK version which she won, and the Australian show, in which she came fourth.
Which TV shows has Vicky Pattison been on?
Since starting on Geordie Shore, and winning the UK version of I'm A Celebrity, Vicky Pattison has also appeared on Ex on the Beach, Celebrity Dinner Date, I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp, Celebrity Masterchef, Celebrity Coach Trip and many more.
What is Vicky Pattison doing now?
Most recently, Vicky presented a segment on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, she also had her own podcast called Vicky Pattison: The Secret To.
What is The Reality of Reality of TV podcast?
Fleur East, who has appeared on The X Factor twice and I'm A Celebrity now has her own podcast called, The Reality of Reality TV. Throughout the podcast the singer and radio presenter speaks to some of the biggest names around in the reality TV world, including I'm A Celebrity winners Harry Redknapp and Vicky Pattison.
When is each episode of The Reality of Reality of TV released?
Each episode of Fleur's podcast is released on a Tuesday, including this episode there are now eight episodes of The Reality of Reality of TV available to listen to. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of the others!
How to listen to The Reality of Reality of TV podcast?
You can now listen to all of the available podcast episodes from the Hits Radio website, through Apple podcasts, Spotify, and all mainstream podcast providers.
Who's been on The Reality of Reality of TV podcast?
So far on the The Reality of Reality of TV podcast we’ve had The Vivienne from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Janet Devlin who appeared on The X factor and Alison Hammond who started out on Big Brother. The podcast continued with Love Island 2019 winner Amber Gill, TOWIE star Vas J Morgan, Harry Redknapp and now Vicky Pattison.
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