INTERVIEW - Ricky Rayment

Hi Ricky, another series of TOWIE is done and dusted, what did you think of this series?

It was a great series with loads of ups and downs. Personally, I feel my character was shown a little bit more and viewers got to know the real me finally.

What’s it like watching the show back on Sunday and Wednesday nights?

It’s quite scary as you obviously don’t know what has been said behind your back by other people and what scenes and stuff have actually been used. It’s sometimes pretty cringe too!

Do you have a favourite moment from the series?

Definitely walking out of the awkward argument with Jess and Arg at the nightclub!

We didn’t get much action from you during the first few episodes until the ‘moving in together’ issue was raised again, how do you feel seeing Jess upset about it again?

Obviously it wasn’t nice to see her upset again but she understands the situation. We are just waiting for the right moment.

Once that was cleared up we got to see you and Jess all loved up, was it nice not being involved in the big arguments for once?

Lovely! It was refreshing to look at other peoples hassle and not have to worry about ours for a change.

You and Jess are hugely popular with fans of the show, what’s it like having all this support for your relationship from your fans?

Amazing! When you feel down you can just look on twitter and see people supporting you. It’s such a moral boost which is really appreciated.

We christened you the Essex Yoda after your wise words to people throughout the series, if you could give one person on the show one piece of advice who and what would it be?

It’d be Arg, and for him not be so desperate all the time and chill out.

You wisely kept well out of the Wright family wedding drama, were you not even a little tempted to get involved?

Not at all!

Was it nice getting out of Essex and filming in Alicante?

Really nice. It was a lovely break with the sun and a little bit of golf.

Many people, including us, have a huge crush on you. What’s it like being TOWIE’s most loveable hunk?

I didn’t know about that (insert lots of Ricky laughter). Obviously it’s quite flattering, and very much appreciated!

You’re doing a sky dive for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust soon, what made you pick that particular charity?

My Grandad is the main reason why I am supporting Cure Parkinson’s. He sadly died of the disease.

Are you nervous?

Yes, really nervous!

Are you proud that being on such a popular show gives you the opportunity to raise money and help others?

Yes 100%! It’s a great feeling being in a position to help others!

What else do you have planned now filming for TOWIE is finished?

Chilling out! I have a few projects in the background and all will be revealed soon!

Fan Questions

@LouisSmithUK asked ‘If you weren’t part of TOWIE what would you be doing?’

I’m very business minded so I’d have a business somewhere! Being self-employed would be lovely.

@x5secondsxof1dx asked ‘What do you love most about Jess?’

A little bit of everything!

You can sponsor Ricky for his skydive and help him raise money for Cure Parkinson’s by texting RRAY90 followed by £1, £2, £3, £5 or £10 to 70070 or by heading to his JustGiving page, justgiving.com/rickyrayment