People who are suddenly all over TV
Discussion
In this case I'm thinking of the ex-footballer Jill Scott.
Wins the Euros, retires and suddenly she's on so many TV shows. Just seen an ad for a League of their Own special that she's on, I know she won I'm a Celeb, and there's definitely been a few other things I've flicked over and seen her on.
What is it about a certain person that suddenly gets them booked to be on everything? She's not the only footballer who retired after the Euros, but she seems to be the only one who is everywhere right now.
There are probably plenty of other cases of people just suddenly showing up on every panel show, gameshow etc.....
Wins the Euros, retires and suddenly she's on so many TV shows. Just seen an ad for a League of their Own special that she's on, I know she won I'm a Celeb, and there's definitely been a few other things I've flicked over and seen her on.
What is it about a certain person that suddenly gets them booked to be on everything? She's not the only footballer who retired after the Euros, but she seems to be the only one who is everywhere right now.
There are probably plenty of other cases of people just suddenly showing up on every panel show, gameshow etc.....
IIRC, I think Jill has done OK out of football but is certainly not in a position to retire. She has a coffee shop in Manchester that she runs with her partner.
So, most likely scenario is that she's looking to cash in on the Euros popularity and rise in women's football in general so has told her agent to get her on anything she can (within reason) to raise her profile.
People in a stronger financial position, with regular media contracts, a longer media 'window' and/or with more business interests are less accessible/more choosy about what they do, hence you perhaps don't see them as much.
So, most likely scenario is that she's looking to cash in on the Euros popularity and rise in women's football in general so has told her agent to get her on anything she can (within reason) to raise her profile.
People in a stronger financial position, with regular media contracts, a longer media 'window' and/or with more business interests are less accessible/more choosy about what they do, hence you perhaps don't see them as much.
It’s the I’m a Celeb window of opportunity. She gets about 10 months in the spotlight from that and has to maximise her income from it. Other celeb shows have similar windows, such as Bill Bailey when he won Strictly.
There are others who suddenly explode on to TV, or the public consciousness. Laura Woods who was a bit part onfield interviewer for Sky PL coverage is now everywhere. Daily show on TalkSport, anchors ITV football a lot and a hot property for the revamped But Sport coverage, or Amazon CL football in 2024. I don’t mind much though as she is more than slightly pleasing on the eye and a voice that’s just epic
There’s usually a new trendy comedian, who will be on every game show for a year or two until people realise they are spectacularly unfunny. See Sarah Millican or Russell whatshisface.
There are others who suddenly explode on to TV, or the public consciousness. Laura Woods who was a bit part onfield interviewer for Sky PL coverage is now everywhere. Daily show on TalkSport, anchors ITV football a lot and a hot property for the revamped But Sport coverage, or Amazon CL football in 2024. I don’t mind much though as she is more than slightly pleasing on the eye and a voice that’s just epic
There’s usually a new trendy comedian, who will be on every game show for a year or two until people realise they are spectacularly unfunny. See Sarah Millican or Russell whatshisface.
LF5335 said:
It’s the I’m a Celeb window of opportunity. She gets about 10 months in the spotlight from that and has to maximise her income from it. Other celeb shows have similar windows, such as Bill Bailey when he won Strictly.
There are others who suddenly explode on to TV, or the public consciousness. Laura Woods who was a bit part onfield interviewer for Sky PL coverage is now everywhere. Daily show on TalkSport, anchors ITV football a lot and a hot property for the revamped But Sport coverage, or Amazon CL football in 2024. I don’t mind much though as she is more than slightly pleasing on the eye and a voice that’s just epic
There’s usually a new trendy comedian, who will be on every game show for a year or two until people realise they are spectacularly unfunny. See Sarah Millican or Russell whatshisface.
Do you mean Russell Brand? There are others who suddenly explode on to TV, or the public consciousness. Laura Woods who was a bit part onfield interviewer for Sky PL coverage is now everywhere. Daily show on TalkSport, anchors ITV football a lot and a hot property for the revamped But Sport coverage, or Amazon CL football in 2024. I don’t mind much though as she is more than slightly pleasing on the eye and a voice that’s just epic
There’s usually a new trendy comedian, who will be on every game show for a year or two until people realise they are spectacularly unfunny. See Sarah Millican or Russell whatshisface.
Prisoner 24601 said:
LF5335 said:
It’s the I’m a Celeb window of opportunity. She gets about 10 months in the spotlight from that and has to maximise her income from it. Other celeb shows have similar windows, such as Bill Bailey when he won Strictly.
There are others who suddenly explode on to TV, or the public consciousness. Laura Woods who was a bit part onfield interviewer for Sky PL coverage is now everywhere. Daily show on TalkSport, anchors ITV football a lot and a hot property for the revamped But Sport coverage, or Amazon CL football in 2024. I don’t mind much though as she is more than slightly pleasing on the eye and a voice that’s just epic
There’s usually a new trendy comedian, who will be on every game show for a year or two until people realise they are spectacularly unfunny. See Sarah Millican or Russell whatshisface.
Do you mean Russell Brand? There are others who suddenly explode on to TV, or the public consciousness. Laura Woods who was a bit part onfield interviewer for Sky PL coverage is now everywhere. Daily show on TalkSport, anchors ITV football a lot and a hot property for the revamped But Sport coverage, or Amazon CL football in 2024. I don’t mind much though as she is more than slightly pleasing on the eye and a voice that’s just epic
There’s usually a new trendy comedian, who will be on every game show for a year or two until people realise they are spectacularly unfunny. See Sarah Millican or Russell whatshisface.
cookie1600 said:
Maya Jama
Judy Love
Rob Beckett
Romesh Ranganathan (either on his own or with Rob Beckett)
Gyles Brandreth
Emily Atack
Stacey Solomon
Alex Brooker
Jane McDonald
Mo Gilligan
Jon Richardson and/or his wife Lucy Beaumont
Shaun Ryder
I think that's caught 95% of TV with that list....
A good list. That Rob Beckett gets everywhere and I can't think why. No talent that I can see.Judy Love
Rob Beckett
Romesh Ranganathan (either on his own or with Rob Beckett)
Gyles Brandreth
Emily Atack
Stacey Solomon
Alex Brooker
Jane McDonald
Mo Gilligan
Jon Richardson and/or his wife Lucy Beaumont
Shaun Ryder
I think that's caught 95% of TV with that list....
I agree about Rylan, he gets a lot of stick but he's a good presenter, very professional.
Agent, availability and price.
A good agent can get you lots of exposure, providing the price is right and the ‘fit’ works.
Lots of people start their media careers as makeweights on other deals where an agent is looking for an in with a particular production company.
All about taking opportunities when offered and *really importantly* not ballsing it all up by being an unworkable diva.
You could put an addendum to the thread of people who used to be and disappeared without trace.
Word gets out, and agents don’t want to represent them. Game over.
A good agent can get you lots of exposure, providing the price is right and the ‘fit’ works.
Lots of people start their media careers as makeweights on other deals where an agent is looking for an in with a particular production company.
All about taking opportunities when offered and *really importantly* not ballsing it all up by being an unworkable diva.
You could put an addendum to the thread of people who used to be and disappeared without trace.
Word gets out, and agents don’t want to represent them. Game over.
UTH said:
What is it about a certain person that suddenly gets them booked to be on everything?
It's down to the agent.Someone remarked a while ago about how the "same" guests were always turning up on the various panel shows and it was down to them all coming from the same agency. TV is very incestuous.
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