Louie Appears on Two Reality TV Shows in Quick Succession
Date: May 2024
Reality TV viewers were taken aback when it was revealed that Louie, a contestant on ITV's new series "The Fortune Hotel," had recently appeared on another reality show just two months prior. Louie was a participant in E4's "The Underdog: Josh Must Win," which aired from March to April.
In "Josh Must Win," contestants competed in a staged popularity contest, unaware that celebrities like Amber Rose Gill, Pete Wicks, and Vicky Pattison were secretly influencing the game. Louie managed to claim a £10,000 prize from his participation.
However, his luck didn't transfer into success on "The Fortune Hotel." Louie and his partner Chloe were the first to be eliminated from the game show, leaving with nothing after a suitcase swap revealed an empty case and a checkout card. The show, hosted by Stephen Mangan, features ten couples competing in challenges and deceit games at a luxury Caribbean resort for a chance to win £250,000.
Viewers quickly recognized Louie from his recent appearance on "Josh Must Win" and took to social media to question how he managed to land spots on two reality shows back-to-back. Some suggested that this might have influenced the producers' decision to eliminate him early.
"The Fortune Hotel" airs Monday to Thursday at 9 PM on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.