Mollie Pearce rose to fame as a faithful on season two of The Traitors, before stepping into the ice rink for Dancing on Ice. She's also an ambassador for Crohn's and Colitis UK.
How has being on The Traitors changed your life?
It completely changed my life! I was working as a healthcare assistant before and literally didn't go back to that job after the final, which is just insane to even think about. I now live in London with Jasmine, who I met on the show. It's given me so many opportunities.
What's your thoughts on the general representation of crohn's and colitis in TV shows?
It's great to see shows like Love Island UK feature people with crohn's and colitis (Yasmin Pettet and Toni Laites), but I think there's always room to talk about it more. There's such a taboo around bowels and talking about those things.
You named your stoma bag Sid, where did that come from?
I think it just flows off the tongue, doesn't it? Sid the stoma? After surgery, stoma bags can make a lot of noise while they are trying to settle. So, it was just easier for me to be like: "Oh Sid's just being loud", or something like that, instead of making it more uncomfortable.
What's the best place you've travelled to?
I've actually just come back from three weeks in Thailand, which was incredible. I had planned that trip for years, taking smaller trips beforehand to test how I would manage.
What's been your proudest moment in your modelling career?
I was a part of the People Empowered movement by Kurt Geiger, where I got to share my story. I also had my face featured in their stores, which was lovely because it wasn't just highlighting my limb difference or my stoma bag. I also did some work for Tommy Hilfiger.
Tell us about your involvement with Crohn's and Colitis UK.
Crohn's and Colitis UK is a charity that's close to my heart and my boyfriend (Connor). We did 15 marathons in 5 days' to raise money for them.
What music do you love?
I am an Adele girl, I love her. I also listen to my boyfriend's music because he is in a band (The Vamps).
What is something fun about you that not a lot of people know?
I am really good at headstands. I love doing it! It's my party trick.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
The best advice came from my mum, actually. Regarding my limb difference and my stoma bag, she always said: "If they don't like you as you are, they're not worth knowing anyway."
How do you help boost your confidence?
Reflecting on how far I've come, where I started, to where I am now. I also allow myself to feel a little bit rubbish on certain days. Sometimes it's OK to have those feelings, process them, and then pick yourself up.
Go to Mollie and Connor's fundraising page for 5 marathons in 5 days.
Photo: David Reiss
