June 9th 2024.
Fearne Cotton, a well-known TV and radio presenter, recently opened up about her experience of being unexpectedly fired from two of her hosting gigs. The 42-year-old star first rose to fame as a teenager, hosting the children's TV show The Disney Club and later Diggit on GMTV. As she entered adulthood, she hosted iconic shows like Top of the Pops, Love Island, and The Xtra Factor. Fearne's broadcasting career has also included hosting shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, as well as being a team leader on the popular and risqué panel show Celebrity Juice alongside Holly Willoughby.
However, Fearne's journey has not been without its challenges. In a recent interview, she shared the darker side of the industry, which has left her unsure of her future job prospects. This, coupled with her early rise to fame and struggles with bulimia and mental health, has taken a toll on her. Fearne bravely revealed that she has been sacked multiple times, and in some cases, was not even informed about it. She would only find out by seeing someone else in her place on TV.
"Fame hasn't always been kind to Fearne," she admitted in the interview. She also shared how being in the public eye from a young age has contributed to her suffering from various mental health issues. "If you want a whole host of mental health problems, get in the public eye really young because you get them all," she said. "All my mental health lows are because of my job. Nothing else. It is not conducive to a balanced mind."
Fearne's mental health struggles were further exacerbated when she took over from Jo Whiley on Radio 1. The barrage of live abuse she received on the show's text message screen left her feeling anxious and depressed. "It's ghastly speaking live with people going 'You're a k**b!'" she shared. "I took over from Jo Whiley - the queen of radio - so imagine the abuse. I can do live radio with my eyes closed, but I could not sleep the night before. I'd get a week down the line and go, 'I feel ill - I can't do this.'" This led to panic attacks, and Fearne eventually had to question if it was worth putting herself through all of this for the sake of being seen and heard.
In 2018, Fearne scaled back her live work and started hosting her own podcast called Happy Place. This was a turning point for her, as she found a balance between her work and mental well-being. In 2014, she married Jesse Wood, son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, and the couple now share two children together. Fearne has also added another feather to her cap by publishing her first debut novel, Scripted, which tells the story of a young woman who discovers a series of scripts that predict her life.
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