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You may remember Fozia Fazil, from season three traitor, As the selfless loyalist who sacrificed his train seat in the first episode to save his fellow shipmates.
as we get closer return of hit seriesbecause of this New Year’s Day debut50 year old Fazil has considered this His time in the BBC One hit castle,
“I don’t regret the first episode when I decided to get off the train, because everything that happened after that had an impact on how I won the team,” he said. Independent.
“But I wonder, if I hadn’t done that and I had been in the game and been vocal in the first, second, third episode, would I have been banished earlier? So, I think getting off the train bought me a little time.”
In a major storyline, Fazil returned to the palace midway through the series and performed well at the Round Table Conference. But her fate is sealed after a “Death Match” – in the form of a high-stakes card game, against her fellow Faithfuls Anna, Leon and Alexander – and she is ultimately murdered by the traitors in a dramatic episode seven showdown.
Fazil recalled the card game as his best and worst experience: “I almost had a Bollywood moment. To be honest, I was like, Oh my God, I just want to shatter these cards and turn the tables. I said, no, pull yourself together. It’s all right, you’ve lost. It’s okay. Cry later, don’t do that. TV,
Commenting on the huge success of celebrity traitorFazil said: “It was the pure comic genius of Alan Carr in particular.” But as a former loyalist, she was still pushing to win over her fellow traitor-hunters.
She added, “As a viewer I was kind of like, Oh my God, I’ve been in that room… and it was a little surreal to think that celebrities are doing it now too.”
Fazil also explained how she felt about bringing positive representation to the screen: “As a Muslim hijabi on a prestigious reality show, I know what that visibility means. Even my own family was shocked in a good way! Seeing me being bold, courageous and completely myself on screen.”
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He explained how he feels that “South Asians are not encouraged to go in showbizYou know, growing up you always want to be a teacher, a doctor, a lawyer, It’s a traditional career, right? So we’re not really encouraged to go into TV, journalism, music, media, things like that,
“Many Muslims do not see reality TVBut people got involved because they saw someone who looked like them, dressed modestly, practiced their faith and still was completely a part of the game.
She also praised the BBC production team for organizing her daily prayers, providing halal food and allowing her to wear a modest “burkini” during water sports challenges.
“I mean, I’ve even gotten to the point where the lady who called me on the mic is like Fozia, isn’t it time for you to pray? Now’s a little break if you want to go and pray. So what more could you ask for?”
Fozia Fazil shares dos and don’ts for future contestants:
- Be your authentic self – Your humor, your vulnerability, your silliness, your frankness, these are the things that make people connect with you and underestimate you in the right way.
- Don’t ignore suspicious behavior – Keep an eye on people with random votes, those who are disappearing during challenges and perhaps trying to jeopardize the game and those who are overreacting or who are overly friendly.
- Must be a team player but there is a plan – Build your friendships, because you need people to share your observations with, but don’t be overbearing or “friend everyone” because people will see this as strategy. Balance is everything.
- Don’t hesitate to throw someone under the bus – If you’re going to throw someone under the bus, just do it.
- Be self-aware and understand the power of influence – There will be sheep in this game; You just need to lead them. Influence isn’t about being the loudest, it’s about being attentive, smart, and persuasive.
- Don’t forget to have fun! – This is a one-time experience. Enjoy it, because I think, you know, people can be quite stressed when there are cameras there, or when it’s on TV for the first time.
Since leaving the show, Fazil has done a sketch for Comic Relief, attended premieres and won awards for his work as an outreach manager, helping youth from marginalized communities succeed. He has also started his own podcast, got furious with the policeWhere she discusses leadership and the impact of brotherhood.