May 21st 2024.
Jessica Gunning, known for her role in Baby Reindeer, has made it clear that she will not be tuning in to Piers Morgan's interview with Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the real-life inspiration behind the character of Martha in the hit Netflix series. The former Good Morning Britain host snagged the first televised interview with Harvey for his YouTube series Uncensored, sparking controversy among fans and critics alike.
The show, based on Richard Gadd's personal experience with a stalker, follows the story of Donny Dodd and his relentless pursuer, Martha. As the series gained popularity with over 60 million streams in its first month, viewers became curious about the real-life individuals behind the characters. Gadd himself urged fans not to go searching for them, as it goes against the message of the show. However, in just a matter of days, Harvey's tweets to Gadd went viral and she ended up sharing her side of the story on Morgan's channel.
But for Gunning, who has a close connection with Gadd, watching the interview is out of the question. "I'm very concerned about anything that might upset him," she told Radio Times. "He's a survivor of sexual assault and stalking, and I think that trying to identify the real people behind the characters undermines the message of the series." Gunning also mentioned that Gadd had previously expressed his wishes for fans not to track down the real people, as he deliberately changed their identities for a reason. However, in this day and age, with a show as big as Baby Reindeer, it's inevitable that people will be curious about the true identities of the characters.
In her interview with Morgan, Harvey criticized Baby Reindeer, calling it a "work of fiction" and "hyperbole." She also denied being a stalker or having a criminal record, claiming that the show's portrayal of her was "complete nonsense." Harvey also felt that she was set up by Morgan and was only paid £250 for the interview, which has since garnered 12 million views on the Uncensored YouTube channel.
Morgan, on the other hand, maintained that he tried to be fair and balanced during the interview and was simply trying to get to the truth. He also expressed his doubts about Harvey's claims and questioned whether Netflix could potentially face legal issues for labeling the show as a "true story" if she is not, in fact, a convicted stalker. It has been reported that Harvey is taking legal action against both Netflix and Gadd.
Baby Reindeer is available to stream on Netflix, and Gunning's full interview can be read in this week's issue of Radio Times. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact the entertainment team at The Agency by email or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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