Presenter Olivia Attwood says there’s no place within the TV business for large names who suppose they will do what they like – within the wake of a string of bullying scandals
Olivia Attwood is warning it’s sport over for TV stars who behave badly. For years, studios have been tormented by seedy antics and bullying.
However the presenter thinks that type of factor will not be being tolerated any extra. Olivia says: “I believe that the jig is actually up for those that don’t behave nicely on set. There was a tradition for a very long time the place that was tolerated. However I don’t suppose at the present time and on this local weather that we’re placing up with as a lot of that, which I believe is nice.”
Olivia is satisfied there’s no excuse for inappropriate behaviour from any TV stars as a result of it isn’t as robust as most industries. “Being within the leisure is a f****** privilege of a job,” she provides.
“We’re not saving lives right here. We’re making telly. It must be enjoyable. Let’s not take the enjoyable out of it for everybody concerned.” In current months a raft of family names have been dropped over claims they misbehaved.
Gregg Wallace and John Torode have each been axed from MasterChef whereas Gino D’Acampo has been sidelined by ITV. And Olivia is thrilled motion is being taken.
In truth, she’s attempting to be a part of the change herself by ensuring there’s a pleasant ambiance when she’s filming a present. “I at all times consider myself as somebody that advocates for individuals,” she says.
“I deal with everybody the identical whether or not they’re a runner or a commissioner. I believe that everybody must be handled with respect. You need to have respect for each single individual that goes into making a manufacturing. That’s simply the best way that I used to be introduced up. You possibly can’t train individuals good manners. You’ve both acquired it otherwise you haven’t.”
Whereas Olivia is happy stars are being held to account, she does fear that the brand new tradition has its downsides. The star is conscious that she may get into hassle if she says or does the flawed factor.
These days, one social media publish or remark can spark a backlash on social media and finish your profession. She says: “It’s a extremely laborious local weather as a result of we demand authenticity from celebrities, however on the identical time persons are actually fast to inform you off.
“I at all times attempt to be as unfiltered as I can whereas nonetheless utilizing my mind to not say something dumb that might offend somebody. It’s a high-quality line. You need to be good with it and browse the room.”
Olivia recurrently will get suggestions from established presenters. They embody Davina McCall, Holly Willoughby, Cat Deeley and Dermot O’Leary.
The mentoring helps her navigate the business. “There are such a lot of presenters who’ve given me recommendation,” she says. “It’s a pleasant feeling. They’re genuinely completely satisfied for me. It’s been sort of stunning since you don’t at all times anticipate that from individuals.”
Since discovering fame on Love Island in 2017, Olivia has turn into one in all ITV’s greatest stars. At first she did a number of actuality reveals together with The Solely Method Is Essex and I’m A Celeb.
However extra not too long ago she’s carved out a profitable profession as a presenter, with documentary sequence Getting Filthy Wealthy and The Worth of Perfection. There’s additionally been her sequence Olivia Attwood’s Unhealthy Boyfriends.
That has been so profitable that it’s returning for a second sequence on ITV2 this month. Regardless of all of that, she nonetheless doesn’t actually suppose she’s well-known.
She says: “Whenever you go away Love Island, particularly as we left on the peak of sequence three, you get a crash course on coping with the general public. I can’t really keep in mind life earlier than it. Individuals say, ‘Being on TV have to be actually bizarre’. However I don’t really feel like I discover that anymore.
“Having mentioned that, I nonetheless don’t consider myself as well-known. Mariah Carey is legendary. I’m identified in a sure group of individuals. If you happen to dwell within the UK, you would possibly know me. However my life is fairly regular.”
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