Overview
- Buckley recounts experiencing “a lot of body shaming,” “unfair objectification,” and being sent to “femininity school” during the 2008 series.
- She says she was “not well,” describing herself as depressed behind the scenes while presenting confidence on camera.
- Looking back, she calls the show “bonkers” and says she did not fully recognize the harm at the time.
- She finished runner-up to Jodie Prenger and says she later declined an Oliver! understudy offer in person at Cameron Mackintosh’s office.
- Outlets report the remarks come in a new Vogue interview, and The Independent says it has sought comment from Andrew Lloyd Webber and the BBC.