Which Female Celebrity to Approach for Motorsport series?

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Morning All,

As some of you know I've got the go ahead to have a motorsport show aired on tv.

As part of this show I'm looking to include an 'up and coming' female celebrity who has zero racing experience and knows very little about cars.

Anyone have any suggestions for who I should consider?

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Eric Mc said:

Sounds rivetting.

Ha! You'll see why in due course... Can't give too much away now can I!

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Bubbly is good. Their involvement is not as a presenter so just a likeable personality would be great.

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anonymous said:

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If I wanted eye candy I'd hire a model. I've not mentioned an aesthetic. I dont care what they look like.

The lack of motorsport knowledge is key but I do want to teach them to race.

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Blib said:

Then I would suggest a sportswoman. If she is to race, she needs to have a competitive streak.

My invoice in in the post.

Ha ha! Thanks!

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snuffy said:

Zoe Ball.

I understand she may be busy...

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williamp said:

Dont choose a celebrity. Choose someone with racing talent. Or her sister...

Unfortunately that would defeat a huge part of the object of the show...

We are looking to include interviews and racers giving advice though. Would love some from women in motorsport!

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That is a good shout actually!

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Completely fair question.

In my case I have both in the show.

However to answer your question the simplest response is money.

People want more and more guarantees. A known face will attract higher viewing figures than an unknown one.

Celebrities are also very good at bring sponsors in on things.

I wish it weren't the case but in all honesty it's about minimising risk.

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A male is perfectly capable of doing the same job and is catered for in other areas of the show.

Women being represented in motorsport is a key area that needs developing. I am happy to do anything I can to help that cause.

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TheEnd said:

Certainly would be a challenge!

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Rachel Riley is coming up a lot!

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Helen Skelton has just become a mummy* so is unlikely to want to throw herself around a racetrack unfortunately.

• Not the ones in bandages

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[quote=Munter]Ellie Simmonds? Seems to come across well on TV and if you get lucky you could tie up with an Alex Zanardi interview.[/quote
That's a good shout, she grew up not too far from me!

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Keep 'em coming!

You may be surprised to the responses I've had from some of the names you've mentioned.

All very positive!

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