Vicky Pattison reveals Strictly and fertility docuseries pressure took its toll

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1 Apr 2026 • 3:10 PM MYT
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  • Vicky Pattison, known for Strictly Come Dancing and Geordie Shore, admits feeling constant pressure to prove her worth in the TV industry, leading to an exhausting workload.
  • She filmed her new E4 docuseries, Vicky Pattison: Maybe, Baby?, which explores her fertility options with husband Ercan Ramadan, concurrently with her Strictly commitments.
  • Pattison realised her demanding schedule, encompassing Strictly, the docuseries, a podcast, radio show, and social media, was unsustainable and left her feeling overwhelmed.
  • The docuseries delves into family planning, particularly as Pattison, in her late thirties, has previously struggled with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
  • Pattison advocates for the TV industry's responsibility to raise awareness about fertility issues, aiming to combat misinformation, stigma, and judgment.

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