Ahead of the final Kiss Off, DIVA caught up with the social media sensation to find out more about her time on the BBC Three dating show
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY BBC THREE
As we head towards the final episodes of BBC Three’s new sapphic dating show I Kissed A Girl, tensions are rising in the Masseria as the final Kiss Off looms. Who will stick together? Will there be any more surprises?
One of the girls going into the final episodes is Hannah, who is currently matched with Amy. After coming in as one of the last girls, Hannah wasted no time getting to know the fan-favourite castmate. We’ve watched as the pair have navigated a number of obstacles since they started getting to know each other, including a very tense Kiss Off where both Hannah and Fiorenza chose Amy.
Ahead of the finale of the groundbreaking show, DIVA caught up with Hannah to learn more about her time on the show.
We have been loving been loving I Kissed A Girl here at DIVA! Why did you sign up for the show?
I just came out of a long-term relationship which was an absolute shambles. I wanted to find someone for me. It was such a good opportunity. Also, it was so great to get to be a part of the first queer women’s dating show.
When you walked in, what was going through your head?
Not a thought was going through my head. I think you can see how nervous I was. I didn’t know what to do! My mind went completely blank. No thoughts behind my eyes.
You kept your cards very close to your chest at the start of the show. What was it like coming into the Masseria when everyone was coupled up already?
It was very intimidating. The girls were so lovely though so we had a very warm welcome. It was still scary. The nerves went after a couple of drinks.
One of the moments that stuck out to me was the emotional conversation you had about your brother with Amy. Could you tell us a bit more about why you felt like it was an important conversation to have on air?
A lot of people go through things in life, and my story is why I am the way I am. I have this front, but behind that, I am very emotional. It is partly because I have been through so much. It’s important to talk about the death of loved ones. It’s nice to know that other people are going through the same things as you. I’ve had people messaging me telling me about their brothers passing away. It’s nice to reach out. It’s really important to know that you’re not alone. Everyone is going through something.
The show has done some really amazing work at breaking down stereotypes about what queer women look like. When you were growing up, did you see representation of people you could relate to on TV?
There was nothing for the queer community on TV when I was growing up. It was always heterosexual relationships. This show is like a breath of fresh air. It gives all the younger sapphics people to look up to. It was really difficult back then.
What’s been the reaction since your episodes have come out?
I’ve had a lot of people who recognised me from social media when I walked into the Masseria. I’ve had an absolutelyamazing reaction. Everyone has been very supportive. It’s been really positive.
What do you think you learnt about yourself on the show?
That it’s okay to not be perfect. Everything you do doesn’t have to be perfect. Everyone makes mistakes in life, and you live and you learn. I don’t regret anything on the show. Everything happens for a reason. I’ve turned a year older, and I think I’m getting wiser.
What do you hope people watching take from the show?
Do what you want to do. Go at whatever pace is your pace. You are not alone. You have so many queer girls to look up to – on a TV show!
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