May 10th 2024.
In a recent interview, Fiona Harvey expressed her feelings of being "used" by Piers Morgan. The controversial interview, which featured the woman believed to be the real-life inspiration behind the character of Martha in the drama series Baby Reindeer, drew in millions of viewers.
Despite facing criticism from viewers who called the hour-long sitdown "surreal" and "unethical", Morgan has revealed that the show attracted an audience of 3.5 million. In a post on X, he wrote, "WOW. 3.5m views of my interview with the real-life #BabyReindeer alleged stalker Fiona Harvey in just 11hrs."
During the interview, Harvey confirmed to Morgan that she had nicknamed the show's protagonist, Richard Gadd, "baby reindeer" after a toy she owned. When asked about it, Harvey explained that she had written most of the show in her sleep and that the nickname was just a joke.
Morgan persisted, asking if she actually had a toy reindeer as a child. Harvey confirmed that she did and explained that it was a joke. However, she also revealed that she had inadvertently come up with the name of the show.
Harvey said that she felt "forced" to tell her side of the story after being hunted down by internet sleuths. This was despite Gadd's pleas to protect the real Martha's anonymity. In the show, Gadd's character is stalked and sexually assaulted by a woman named Martha Scott after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works.
On Piers Morgan Uncensored, Harvey repeatedly denied stalking Gadd in real life, stating that the show was a work of fiction. She also claimed that she was willing to go to court to defend herself against the allegations made in the series.
When Morgan asked if she would be taking legal action, Harvey replied, "Absolutely, against both him and Netflix." She denied sending Gadd 41,000 emails, but did admit to tweeting him around 18 times. She also mentioned having multiple email addresses and phones.
During the interview, Harvey denied sexually assaulting Gadd or assaulting his girlfriend, actions that were portrayed in the show. When asked what her message was to Gadd, she said, "Leave me alone please, get a life, get a proper job. I am horrified at what you've done."
However, looking back at the interview, Harvey later admitted that she felt "used" by Morgan. In an interview with the Daily Record, she said, "I have my own thoughts on it that I'd like to keep to myself but I wouldn't say I was happy. It was very rapid to try to trip me up. He did it fast paced to catch me off guard."
Gadd, who is the comedian and writer behind Baby Reindeer, had previously expressed his desire for the show to be "three-dimensional" and "nuanced". He explained that his idea of stalking was very different from what actually happened to him and that he saw someone who was vulnerable.
The Agency has reached out to Morgan, Gadd, TalkTV, and Netflix for comment. Piers Morgan Uncensored airs at 8pm Monday to Thursday on YouTube. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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