TOWIE boss reveals 'warning systems' show has in place to deal with badly behaved stars and their diva demands
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A TOWIE boss has told how the production crew deal with unruly castmembers.
Lime Pictures' Rebecca Kenny-Smith serves as Director of Programming for the companies unscripted content.
She oversees production on several shows including TOWIE, Celebs Go Dating and Geordie Shore.
Speaking to TV industry magazine Broadcast, Kenny-Smith told how there are 'warning systems' in place to deal with unruly stars.
She said: 'The executives deal directly with the talent but I get brought in when there are issues that need resolving. If someone has not behaved professionally at work, then we have warning systems.'
A TOWIE boss has told how the production crew deal with unruly castmembers
Rebecca Kenny-Smith serves as Director of Programming for the companies unscripted content including TOWIE and Geordie Shore (pictured)
Kenny-Smith added common issues that arise are cast demanding first class travel and she also noted returning stars are usually more demanding than newcomers.
She said: 'Problems might be as simple as returning talent not wanting to sign their contract because they want an increased fee or start demanding first-class travel.
'We try to provide a good working environment for people to thrive but it is reality TV and things can get heated. Returning cast tend to be more problematic than cast members who have just come on board.'
Kenny-Smith did not call out any castmembers but some of their bad behaviour has made headlines in the past.
Mike Hassini, who starred on the ITVBe series between 2015 to 2018, was caught with £70,000 worth of cocaine in 2021.
The former reality star later admitted to conspiracy to supply a class A drug, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property.
He received a sentence of six years and nine months imprisonment but only served two years.
James Lock was temporarily suspended from the show in 2014 when he plead guilty to possessing the Class C drug ketamine.
Mike Hassini, who starred on the ITVBe series between 2015 to 2018, was caught with £70,000 worth of cocaine in 2021
James Lock was temporarily suspended from the show in 2014 when he plead guilty to possessing the Class C drug ketamine
Former TOWIE star Mario Falcone was suspended from the series, also in 2014, after a video emerged of him allegedly snorting cocaine.
He later apologised, telling The Sun On Sunday: 'I would like to publicly apolgise to my loyal family and friends, all of my co-stars on TOWIE, to ITV and most importantly to all of the fans.
'After a few personal issues, I went off the rails. I have been seeking professional assistance and am now fit and well.
'I hope that the producers and ITV will see my genuine remorse and consider allowing me to return to the show.'
