The Exclusives (TV series) explained
| Narrated: | Lauren Laverne |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Num Series: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 5 |
| Executive Producer: | Tamara Abood
Andrew Mackenzie |
| Producer: | Jonathon Holmes |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Company: | Twofour |
| Channel: | ITV2 |
The Exclusives is a British reality competition television series that debuted on ITV2[1] on 17 May 2012. The show follows six aspiring journalists, Hayley, Stuart, Sunny, Felix, Ellie and Christopher, competing to win their dream job with one of Britain's most famous magazines. On 23 August 2012, it was confirmed that The Exclusives had been cancelled by ITV2.[2]
Contestants and results
| Contestant | Status |
|---|
| Christopher | Eliminated week 3 |
| Sunny | Eliminated week 5 |
| Hayley | Eliminated week 6 |
| Stuart | Third place |
| Felix | Runner-up |
| Ellie | Winner |
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Episodes
- Episode 1 (17 May 2012) – This week, rookies Hayley, Stuart, Sunny, Felix, Ellie and Christopher report for duty at More!. Their first test is to cover the BRIT Awards.
- Episode 2 (24 May 2012) – At Kerrang! Magazine, they interview two rock bands and make their own radio station advert. They also had a talk with Frankie Cocozza and Busted singer Charlie Simpson.
- Episode 3 (31 May 2012) – They go to Closer magazine and interview celebrities including Chantelle Houghton, Alex Reid, Jodie Marsh, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Christopher was the first to leave.
- Episode 4 (7 June 2012) – At FHM magazine, they interview celebrities Stooshe, Adam Deacon, Adam Turner and some pigs. No elimination took place.
- Episode 5 (14 June 2012) – Working at Heat magazine, they interview celebrities including Peter Andre, Kerry Katona, Jedward. Harry Maxwell and boy band Blue. Sunny was the second to leave the competition.
- Episode 6 (21 June 2012) – In the semi-final, the four remaining contestants work with Empire and interview more celebrities. They interview Liam Hemsworth and Elizabeth Banks, at the premiere for The Hunger Games in London, and Keith Lemon. Hayley was the third rookie to leave.
- Episode 7 (28 June 2012) – In the final, Felix, Stuart, and Ellie are set the task of creating a celebrity–based mini–mag. Ellie won the competition and a job with Bauer Media.
Notes and References
- Web site: The Exclusives, ITV2, review. Michael Pilgrim. The Daily Telegraph. 18 May 2012. 29 May 2012.
- Web site: 'The Exclusives' axed by ITV2 . Alex Fletcher . . 23 August 2012.
