Absolutely Ascot Press Pack TX: Sunday 23 rd September at 10pm for 8 weeks on ITVBe Press Contacts: Nick Dear nick@ndear.co.uk / 07753 811 918 Sarah Stevens sarah.stevens@itv.com / 0207 157 3053 Picture Contact: James Hilder James.hilder@itv.com
Absolutely Ascot is a brand new 8-part ob-doc reality series that takes a close look at the extravagant lifestyles and tumultuous love-lives of Ascot s most glamorous. Some of the cast are travellers, others aren t - but what binds them together is Ascot. This close-knit group reveal all as they navigate family, friends and relationships the Ascot way - where secrets are impossible to keep, rivalries are inevitable and there s money to burn. The series takes us deep into the heart of this unique community and their friends - where loyalty, family and tradition means everything but looking fabulous means even more. Welcome to the amazing world of bling and bunting that is Absolutely Ascot. Absolutely Ascot is an Optomen Television Production for ITVBe.
Meet The Absolutely Ascot Cast Henry Simmons Age: 20 A: I ve loved filming the series, I ve enjoyed it so much. It s been a great experience. A: Viewers are in for a treat there s drama with the girls, it s been an emotional rollercoaster for everyone. A: My best mate is Lee, I m friends with all of them. We re all good mates. Q: What are your favourite things about Ascot? A: My favourite things about Ascot are the people in it. A: It s the best day of the year, if you ve never been you have to go but remember to dress to impress. A: Outgoing, happy and loving plus I m very down to earth.
Courtney Smith Age: 19 Q: What made you decide to be part of the show? A: When I was first approached to be on the show, I ll be honest with you, I said NO WAY! I don t want people to know my life and why would they want to know my life? But I was with Henry at the time and he persuaded me. Plus, I thought it d be a good opportunity for me, plus people might find me interesting. I want girls to relate to me, especially with what I ve been though with Henry. A: Good and stressful at the same time, drama has always been up my back from episode 1 but you deal with it. I pretend I ve got elephant skin, I don t it s a little bit thick. My favourite moment of the series so far was me throwing doughnuts at Henry s Lamborghini. A: I m good mates with Amber and friendly with Claudia but I am a keep to myself person. I ve got friends and am there for my friends and I hope they re there for me but I like to make my own decisions. Q: What are your favourite things about Ascot? A: I love the races but I ll be honest, I don t like horses I do like the jugs of Pimms though!
A: I d tell people who d never been before to bring the glamour and don t get too drunk. A: I d describe myself as complicated, hard-work and lovable. Leah Fletcher Age: 19 A: I ve found it a little bit under pressure I ve enjoyed sometimes of it and other times not so much. It s been very mixed emotions for me but I have enjoyed it. I m pleased Ellie asked me to be in it there s lots to look forward to. My favourite moment of the series has definitely got to be Ascot races. And I snapped Ellie s dress by accident. A: There s a lot of drama that goes on in this show but just so you know I m not always fiery!
A: My closest friends are Ellie, Mia and Chloe. I get on with everyone except a certain few. Q: What are your favourite things about Ascot? A: My favourite things are the food, how polite people are in Ascot and how they re always really glammed up. A: It s definitely an experience you have to go next year. It s a once in a lifetime thing that comes round every year. Things to do when you go is wear a nice dress, your shoes must match the bag and remember a humongous hat! A: I d say the best words that describe me are kind hearted, trustworthy and bubbly.
Samson Smith Age: 22 A: I ve loved it - i ve loved every minute of filming the series. My favourite moment was when I took Chloe on a date and asked her to be my girlfriend. A: If you like drama and reality TV, this is the show for you. It s everything you could hope for and more. A: Henry and Lee are my closest mates, my sister Claudia and my missus, Chloe. A: It s mad, all the girls are dressed up to the nines. The girls plan for a whole year and there s a lot of thought that goes into it. It s my favourite day of the year. A: I d say I m funny, loyal and outgoing.
Claudia Smith Age: 21 A: I ve loved filming, being able to spend time with the family. It came at the right time for us. My favourite bit was when I was singing on the High Street in Windsor. A: Obviously my brother Samson but I ve known everyone for years and it s been amazing to grow up with everyone and come and do a show like this, it s amazing. Q: What are your favourite things about Ascot? A: I love Ladies Day, I ve been going since I was 11, there s no other day you can get dressed like that. A: Well, the fact it s Royal Ascot. It s that touch of class, people from all round the world know about it. It s such an amazing experience and I love it. A: I d say I m innocent, cute and a bit of a princess.
Ellie Ball Age: 18 A: Filming the series has been very stressful at times. But it was a good opportunity and it looked interesting to be involved in. I loved going to the races, that was my favourite bit of the series. A: They can look forward to all the drama and all the bitchiness there s loads of that going on all series. A: Leah and my mum Emma but I get on with who I like. I like Lee, I grew up with him. A: Prepare yourself for a wild day it s great. Don t wear anything too short and look classy. A: I m a bit of a Diva, bad attitude (when I m hungry) and a caring person.
Alfie Best JNR Age: 21 A: It s been very difficult and very fun at times. There s been some mixed emotions, no two ways about it - some ups and some downs and definitely some stress. A: They can expect a little bit of drama and a bit of love. There s a bit of everything love and laughs the main thing to look forward to is ME! A: I know all the cast, have known some of them for years, I ve grown up with them. I ve known Henry the longest but get on with everyone else. Q: What are your favourite things about Ascot? A: My favourite things about Ascot are the races, the Tesco Express and the new statue on the roundabout. A: It s a smart and classy day, very exciting and you have to go to experience it yourself. A: I d describe myself in three words as funny, stressful and handsome.
Mia Sulley Age: 20 A: It s been really fun and really stressful at times. I ve really enjoyed being a part of it. A: Well, there s lots to look forward to, there s plenty of drama, Ascot races, break-ups and drinks being thrown. A: My closest mates are Chloe, Leah and Claudia and Alfie of course, we ve been together 3 months. A: It s a fabulous day out, it s a classy day a great dressing up day. But remember not to wear anything too skimpy make sure it s below the knee and always keep your shoes on! A: I d say I m bubbly, glamorous, and fun.
Angel Bow Stanley Age: 20 A: I ve loved filming the series and I don t mind the attention! - it s been really, really good. I loved when we filmed in Henley, I don t like boats but I like Henley. A: You can look forward to a lot of laughs and a lot of tears plus a bit of backstabbing it is proper real drama. A: My close friends are Courtney and Amber but I m friends with all the boys and I ve known most of the cast for a long time. A: It s chaotic, colourful and catty. A: I m truthful, a mediator and opinionated.
Amber Tucker Age 18 A: It s been stressful but you don t mind that when you re filming something fun. It s been a good experience and a very memorable one. I ve definitely had my ups and downs. A: From me you ll see lots of drama but also honesty. You ll see different lifestyles, relationship problems plus lots of tears and laughter and there are great friendships too. A: Angel and Courtney are my closest friends but I know everyone. It s such a tight knit community that everyone knows everyone anyway. Q: What are your favourite things about Ascot? A: It has nice places to eat and drink. It s a really pretty area to be in. I m very fortunate to have lived in Ascot. A: Ladies Day is very, very competitive, you ll spend a small fortune to make sure you look your best. It s a competition for all the girls. My tips for Ladies
day are make sure you look a very long time for the right dress, plan it out (hair and make up) months in advance and get p*ssed. A: I d say I m very honest (too honest for my own good sometimes), confident and passionate when it s something I believe in. Chloe Bowler Age: 22 A: My boyfriend Samson asked me to be in it and I m so glad I did. I ve loved making the series and i ve had such a great time. The best moment for me was when Samson asked me to be his boyfriend. A: There s so much to look forward to, getting to know a lot of different characters and there s a lot of drama. A: I m friends with everyone in the show, especially Samson s sister Claudia plus Mia and Leah. A: I d describe myself as bubbly, confident and business savvy
Lee Smith Age: 19 A: Filming has been exciting and I ve really enjoyed it. A: Drama lots of drama! A: Henry and Samson are my best mates from the cast. A: It s really classy and really enjoyable. The girls always make sure they look their best. A: I m a bit of a closed book, a laugh and have a good time. ENDS Press Contacts: Nick Dear nick@ndear.co.uk / 07753 811 918 Sarah Stevens sarah.stevens@itv.com / 0207 157 3053 Picture Contact: James Hilder James.hilder@itv.com