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Never Have I Ever... Starred in a Reality TV Show

Never Have I Ever... Starred in a Reality TV Show

Never Have I Ever with Claire Byrne vor 2 Monaten

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What would happen if somebody put you under constant
surveillance, deprived you of sleep, encouraged you to distrust
everyone around you, and then broadcast the results to the
nation? For most of us, it sounds like a nightmare. For Vanessa
Ogbonna, it was a winning strategy.

This week, Claire sits down with one of the stars of The Traitors
Ireland to talk about what reality TV is really like once the
cameras start rolling. Vanessa lifts the lid on the strange
psychological experiment at the heart of one of Ireland’s biggest
TV hits.

Born in Nigeria and raised in Waterford Vanessa reflects on
growing up in direct provision, finding belonging through
football and the devastating setbacks that forced her to rethink
her future. As World Cup fever takes a grip, she shares how
football became an escape and an identity — and why losing it was
one of the hardest challenges she’s ever faced.

Together, Claire and Vanessa talk about what it feels like to be
watched and judged by complete strangers. And of course, Claire
asks the question many listeners will already be wondering:
should she sign up for Celebrity Traitors?

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