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Olivia Attwood: 'We shouldn't glamourise being reliant on...

The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.

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Olivia Attwood: We shouldnt glamourise being reliant on other people 12 hours ago Save Annabel Rackham Culture reporter Save Olivia Attwood is a 34-year-old documentary host who rose to fame on series three of Love Island in 2017 In just a couple of years, Olivia Attwood has transformed from one of reality TVs most chaotic (and memorable) contestants to a documentary maker investigating some of societys most taboo topics. Appearing on Love Island at the peak of its powers in 2017, she achieved instant fame and recognition, which she has managed to successfully use into a media career that not many other reality stars have been able to replicate. (plot twist fr)

“Having been a contestant, a contributor and now a host, I get to meet people Ive been in the shoes of - its a unique journey,” she tells the BBC.

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The 34-year-old is now launching a new ITV reality show called The Heat, but dedicates much of her time to investigating topics such as cosmetic surgery, adult entertainment and online trolling. There will always be snobbery around reality TV ITV Olivia Attwood hosts ITVs show The Heat, where 10 chefs compete under Michelin Star chef Jean-Christophe Novelli Attwood describes her new show, The Heat as “a big tick for my career” as she was brought in to host, “doing something completely different it about myself”.

The cooking-based reality show sees 10 young chefs thrown into a Barcelona kitchen where they are not only filmed competing against each other, but also once service ends. “Its esh, theres a lot of competition with reality TV, youre trying to get peoples attention but youve got that level of escapism and I feel like its fr something special,” she adds.

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Attwood has been praised for her approach with those who appear on her shows, which often include sex workers and those with addiction issues, particularly around plastic surgery.

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