Television personality Vicky Pattison is swiftly moving on from her disappointing elimination from Strictly Come Dancing by securing a brand new on-screen project. The 38-year-old star, who was voted off the BBC dance competition over the weekend, is set to front a new series for E4 alongside her husband, Ercan Ramadan.
From Dance Floor to Documentary
Pattison's time on Strictly came to an abrupt end despite her popular performances with professional partner Kai Widdrington, 30. The judges ultimately decided to save rivals Balvinder Sopal, 49, and Julian Caillon, 30, sending Vicky home. However, the former Geordie Shore favourite isn't dwelling on the exit, described as her 'worst ever', as she immediately prepares for this significant new role.
A TV insider revealed to The Sun that this new venture is a perfect fit, stating: "Vicky is already hugely popular with E4 audiences, thanks to her documentary about her dad’s alcoholism, her wedding specials and her show The Honesty Box, and this is the perfect post Strictly vehicle for her."
Fertility Focus and Personal Journey
The forthcoming E4 programme will delve deeply into a range of fertility topics, including IVF, egg freezing, and the emotional realities of the process. Vicky will not only speak to experts and other women but will also share her own personal fertility journey with viewers.
This is a subject close to the star's heart. She has been remarkably open about taking control of her reproductive health, having chosen to freeze her eggs before marrying Ercan in the summer of 2024. She previously fronted the BBC documentary Egg Freezing And Me, which examined the growing demand for such treatments across the UK.
Reflecting on the physical and emotional toll of fertility treatment, Vicky has been candid, saying: "It's emotionally difficult, and you're all over the shop, but I found it to be quite uncomfortable and painful as well. And I don't think enough people talk about that." She added a crucial perspective, noting that "you can be grateful, and you can be really excited for the end product, but you can also struggle to get there."
Overcoming Societal Pressure
Growing up in Newcastle, Vicky felt immense pressure to follow a traditional path. She has spoken about how in her hometown, "it was expected that you'd get married and have kids by 30, and if you didn't you'd have failed." For a time, she believed she had missed this mark.
However, her thirties have proven to be her most fulfilling decade. She told the Daily Mail: "I'd just come out of a relationship. I'd been conditioned to think everything was going to go downhill - looks, fertility, career. But my 30s have actually been the best years of my life. I met my husband, I bought a house, I adopted my dog, I found a career I'm proud of."
Vicky has also been open about her health, sharing her diagnosis of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) after doctors initially dismissed her severe symptoms as simple PMS. This new E4 project marks another chapter in her career, one that leverages her personal experiences and established connection with audiences to explore a vitally important subject.
