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Actress and WAG Olympia Valance reveals the surprising reason she's turned to reality TV after joining cast of The Summit


Actress and WAG Olympia Valance has revealed why she decided to become a reality TV star, after officially joining the cast of Channel Nine's gruelling reality show The Summit.

Speaking to the Herald Sun on Wednesday, the former Neighbours star said she agreed to take part trekking through New Zealand's South Island wilderness so she could show audiences the real her It comes after Daily Mail Australia revealed the series was on the brink of cancellation after season one failed to captivate audiences despite its enticing cast and concept. The source painted a picture of a series fraught with production nightmares and financial setbacks due to severe weather conditions.

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