When Vicky Pattison signed up to SAS: Who Dares Wins there was just one thing she wanted to prove – that she is more than just the girl who had sex on TV.
Vicky, 33, says: “I have this big regret that most people know I had sex on TV. I always say you can’t be old and wise if you haven’t been young and daft.Can she do it? Have your say in the comment sectionShe says: “I feel I’ve achieved a lot in a short time. I’m really proud of my career and everything I’ve worked for.
She says: “There’s always this implication that reality TV stars are talentless, or lack a good work ethic. Vicky was not the only reality star testing their mettle on the show this year. She was also joined by former Love Islander Wes Nelson and X Factor stars Jake Quickenden and Alexandra Burke. Like all the stars who sign up, Vicky had tried her best to physically prepare for what was to come. But she quickly realised she was out of her depth.
Unlike other shows on which contestants are voted off by the public or compete for a title, SAS: Who Dares Wins is a personal fight to see how far they can push themselves. Naturally James was a front-runner from the start thanks to his ability to dig deep and grind through challenges. She says: “I said to him, ‘I’m so sorry, James!’ And he was like, ‘Enough of this. Your biggest problem here is your confidence. Get out of your head. I’ve trained every day for 20 years to be who I am, and you’re keeping up – so f***ing be proud of yourself and stop apologising’.”“No. I’m still such a girl,” she says. “I honestly would love to say it has.