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Inspired by The Blair Witch Project and a friend's visit
to a haunted stately home, the creators of Most Haunted
- presenter Yvette Fielding and her husband, director/executive
producer Karl Beattie - ploughed their life savings into
making our favourite digital show, now on its seventh series.
"We had no idea if it was going to work
but I've never felt so passionate about an idea as I dd
about this one," says former Blue Peter presenter Yvette,
36. Its appeal lies in seeing the show's crew - and Yvette
in particular - being scared witless as they investigate
the world's spookiest locations.
They're often accused of faking their terror,
but rigger Stuart Torrevell recently developed alopecia
after being repeatedly kicked in the stomach by an unknown
force at Gloucestershire's Ancient Ram Inn. "He had
bruises all across his torso," says Yevette, "It
was awful".
Also accused of faking it is the show's medium,
Derek Acorah, whose "possessions" have made him
as talked about as the show. Yvette denies reports that
they've fallen out over Derek's pursuit of fame, but wouldn't
rule out the rumours he's quitting MH: "There's change
afoot." Right now they're both busy preparing for MH
Live this weekend, when they'll investigate a mystery location
on live TV over three nights.
"No doubt I'll be clinging on to Derek
the whole time," she laughs. If it's that scary, why
do it? "It's a roller coaster, I love it. Although
if I wasn't involved, I doubt I'd even watch. I'd be too
frightened."
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