Strictly Come Dancing favourite Angela Scanlon has bravely pulled back the curtain on a deeply unsettling encounter with a 'well-known' television personality, describing their on-set behaviour as outright 'horrible' and 'demeaning'.
The Irish presenter, known for her upbeat demeanour on shows like Your Home Made Perfect and Robot Wars, confessed the incident left her confidence shaken and revealed the stark reality that exists behind the glamorous facade of television production.
A Demeaning On-Set Experience
Scanlon recounted the event during a candid interview on the Changes With Annie Macmanus podcast. She described the unnamed individual, a figure the public would '100% know', as being dismissive and unprofessional from the moment she entered the room.
"It was horrible," Scanlon revealed. "It was sort of demeaning and… he was horrible." She detailed how the star's negative energy was palpable, creating a toxic atmosphere that made the filming process incredibly difficult.
The Impact On Confidence
The BBC star explained that the encounter was more than just a bad day; it was a targeted attack that impacted her self-belief. "It felt personal," she shared, highlighting how such behaviour can undermine a presenter's performance and mental well-being.
Her experience sheds light on the unspoken pressures within the industry, where presenters are often expected to perform flawlessly regardless of the treatment they receive from colleagues.
An Industry Open Secret
While Scanlon chose not to name the individual, her story resonates with ongoing conversations about professionalism and respect in the entertainment world. She alluded to the fact that such behaviour is sometimes tolerated as an 'open secret', with victims often remaining silent to protect their careers.
By speaking out, Scanlon joins a growing number of television personalities advocating for a healthier, more respectful working environment behind the scenes of the shows millions love to watch.
