In case there was any doubt,Zara McDermott is successfully making the move from reality TV to powerful documentaries. The Love Islander - who appeared on the fourth series in 2018 - is going to present a new documentary on rape culture and sexism in schools. It follows the success of her first documentary which explored the devastating consequences of revenge porn.
'I hope that by speaking out and bringing awareness to such important yet often taboo topics, we can help people not just across the country, but the world too,' the 24 year old said. 'After the success of my Revenge Porn documentary, I am both honoured and thrilled to be making my second documentary with BBC Three. I was, and still am, incredibly overwhelmed by the response so far and to be working on another powerful, emotive, educational and eye opening film is going to be a fantastic next step.'
Zara's first documentary was so successful it has become BBC Three's most requested factual TV programme in 2021. 'Zara’s first BBC Three film about revenge porn was both shocking and eye-opening and the response has been incredible,' Fiona Campbell, Controller of BBC Three added. 'We’re really looking forward to working with her again for this film that confronts another important subject that needs to be discussed and we’re hoping that this film will be equally impactful with our audience.'
Previously, Zara made the decision to leave Made In Chelsea - she is dating cast member Sam Thompson - so she could pursue her factual TV career. 'I’m bursting with ideas and I think I surprised myself,' she told The Sun's TV Mag. 'I was obviously nervous, a year ago. I enjoyed that gratification of helping people. That’s my goal for this year and next year. No more reality TV, it’s hard on the soul.'
Zara McDermott: Revenge Porn focuses on Zara's story, as she has been the victim of the crime twice. In it she talks to a number of women who have all experienced different forms of revenge porn. The programme seeks to warn young women about the dangers of sexting, while reminding viewers the person at fault is not the person who sends the pictures, rather the person who shares them without consent.
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