Vicky Pattison Breaks Down Over Intense TV Schedule and Fertility Journey
Reality television star Vicky Pattison, famed for her roles on Strictly Come Dancing and Geordie Shore, has candidly revealed the immense pressure she faced while juggling multiple high-profile projects, leading to emotional exhaustion. In a recent interview, Pattison described how her demanding workload, which included filming for Strictly and her new E4 docuseries Vicky Pattison: Maybe, Baby?, took a significant toll on her mental and physical well-being.
Concurrent Commitments Push Pattison to the Brink
Pattison's schedule was packed with overlapping commitments, creating an unsustainable pace. She filmed the fertility docuseries, which explores her family planning options with husband Ercan Ramadan, at the same time as her participation in Strictly Come Dancing. This was compounded by her additional roles hosting a podcast, presenting a radio show, and maintaining an active social media presence. Pattison admitted that this relentless routine left her feeling overwhelmed and often returning from Strictly rehearsals practically in tears due to the strain.
Fertility Docuseries Addresses Personal and Public Issues
The docuseries Vicky Pattison: Maybe, Baby? delves deeply into her personal fertility journey, particularly as she navigates this in her late thirties while managing Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a condition she has previously struggled with. Through the series, Pattison aims to shed light on the challenges of family planning, advocating for greater awareness and understanding in society. She emphasises the television industry's role in combating widespread misinformation, stigma, and judgment surrounding fertility issues.
Call for Industry Responsibility and Support
Pattison has used her platform to call for more responsibility within the TV industry, urging producers and networks to consider the well-being of participants when scheduling intense projects. She highlights how the constant pressure to prove her worth in a competitive industry contributed to her exhaustion, and she hopes her openness will encourage better support systems for others in similar situations. Her story underscores the need for balance and mental health prioritisation in entertainment careers.
