Francesca Rowan-Plowden
Age: 44
From: East Sussex
Occupation: Interior designer
Why did you apply?: "I watched the second series avidly, and I thought 'I could do that, I could be quite good at that'.
"I've got four sons, and I think they just see me as mum, and that I do Interior Design - I don't think they even realise what that involves. I believe they literally think I just plump cushions and hang some curtains.
"I also entered the competition on a personal level which was I really wanted to challenge myself. I suppose part of me wants to show my sons that anything's possible."
What did you think of previous series?: "It was fascinating. I find people fascinating. With the last series, I enjoyed watching the dynamics and the friendships that formed, but also the betrayals. Watching Harry and Mollie was like watching a really bad betrayal between a lovely young couple. Paul was really entertaining too. He played it very well. At first, I thought, 'oh my gosh, he's really like that'. Then I realised he was playing a character, so it was quite interesting.
"Some people expose themselves when they get quite nervous and let themselves down in the game a bit. They probably got banished when they shouldn't have got banished, but they were flustered. The dynamics of how people react under pressure, I find really fascinating."
What is your gameplan?: "To be myself as much as possible and to read people. I won't be too loud, but I also won't be completely quiet. I'm able to read a room and then I get a little bit louder and bubblier as I become more confident.
"I'm very straight talking as well. I'm not a natural liar. I normally say how it is, and if I have an opinion on something, I will say it. On the other hand, I wouldn't say anything to offend somebody or hurt somebody. I'm respectful, but it's just sort of finding a balance and trying to say, 'actually, I don't think that's fair'. I think if you're being massively duplicitous you should do that in a somewhat authentic and sensitive way."
What would you spend the winnings on?: "I would put it towards my boys, who are the motivations of my life. When I was a single mum, I had a difficult time, and then people started to say, 'Oh, I like the way you've done your house. Can you come and do my house?' The requests kept coming and soon I was designing for stately homes and hotels. So it was a strange experience, but I was to able build a business and provide for my kids, and that's always been my motivation. Although, I would quite like a nice handbag!"
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