A teenager on Channel 5's new series Trading Places has admitted she 'really does not want to do this' after struggling with the strict regime at a prestigious Welsh boarding school.
The episode, airing on May 17, follows three 18-year-olds who have given up on education as they are placed in Christ College in Brecon, one of Britain's most elite private schools. The school, established by King Henry VIII, is known for its strict rules and fierce competition.
Molly from Essex, a part-time retailer, was devastated after only passing three GCSEs, and her reaction to her results was watched by over 20 million people online. On the show, she was enrolled in the school's chapel choir due to her musical background but struggled to read sheet music and perform in French.
During rehearsal, Molly told producers: 'When I heard I had choir practise, I was so happy, and then wow that is something different. I couldn't sing in French and I just felt so awkward the whole time.' She later added: 'Music is literally the most important thing ever to me and that made music miserable.'
On the day of the performance, Molly remained anxious, telling the group: 'I really don't want to do this guys.' However, she overcame her anxiety and performed with the choir, taking pride in her accomplishment. She explained that being judged scares her due to being bullied in Year 7 and 8, which ruined her time at school.
