“People throw drinks and scream hate at me” Rebecca Twomey

“I’ve spent 15 years reporting from the showbiz frontline, witnessing how fickle fame can be, how fast you can get to the top and just how quickly it can fizzle out. Speaking to the Big Brother stars in contrast to the Love Island-ers, who I regularly interview, expectation appears to be the major difference. Big Brother stars were content with their 15 minutes of fame: they made some money, got some backlash, but bought a house and weren’t afraid to go back to their day jobs. Nearly all of them said the show was a positive experience. But now nothing can prepare you for when the work dries up and the only people knocking at your door are trolls.” ◆