[Sam]

Nicola

Sam: Hello Nicola, you’re in the final six - how do you feel?

Nicola: Elated, I never thought I would even get this far but I’m pleased that I have and the only way I can go now is forward. I’m sure I can win this now with everyone's backing and have my chance to shine on TiBB.

Sam: Who do you think will win the show?

Nicola: I think I stand a good chance of winning as I’ve done the best I can and that's all anyone can ask of me. If I could choose someone else it would be Matt because he's been a brilliant friend to me and also does such ace graphics on the forum.

Sam: What do you think your weaknesses are?

Nicola: taking things too personally is my biggest weakness, always has been. I suppose if anything this game has taught me it is to toughen up a bit and accept that I’ll get a lot of hassle from other people and will have to meet the demands other people expect of me.

Sam: What are your strengths?

Nicola: I've got maturity on my side and produce thoughtful, articulate comments on a variety of topics within the forum. I feel I’m kind and friendly and will be nice to anyone on the forum. I’m also willing to do what it takes to see things through.

Sam: How popular do you think you are with the public and your fellow contestants?

Nicola: Most of my fellow contestants like me and I feel they would back me to win. I’m lucky I’ve been placed with good friends in the contest. I think the public would like me but I’m under the impression they would pick someone else more outspoken than me. I suppose that if they see I’ve got potential then they would vote for me.

Sam: How would you feel to be the apprentice?

Nicola: I would be over the moon, it would mean a lot to me to have that honour among the TiBB forum and get my chance to shine. It would feel great to have that status and a lot of people would be proud of me!

Sam: How long have you been on TiBB and what are your feelings on the forum?

Nicola: I’ve been on TiBB for just over 2 years now, I feel I’ve made friends and enjoy talking about BB and other stuff. I sometimes feel I’m not acknowledged as much as I’d like to be and that a lot of the popular people who post a lot seem to get noticed more than I do. All in all though I enjoy myself on the forum and have met some brilliant people on there!

Sam: Why do you think you would make a great moderator?


Nicola: Someone who is active on the forums, liked a lot by the members and able to keep a cool head and have a neutral point of view in situations e.g. seeing an argument or debate from both sides and not being biased towards a particular member. I would also say not being too strict or formal on the boards either.

Sam: What do you think on your overall performance in the show?

Nicola: I'd say good enough to be in the finals, I’ve always been in the winning team so escaped votes at all times so far. If I could change or improve one thing about my performance it would have been to be online more at crucial times but I couldn't help that all the time. I would also have had a laugh more and not worried or got upset about things

Sam: Lastly, give your final plea to James on why he shouldn’t fire you.

Nicola: I should stay because I’ve been a brilliant member and done the best I can in the contest. It’s not always been easy but I’ve managed to contribute even if at times that's only been one or two comments. I’ve got a mature approach to things and have done everything I can to be the model contestant. I’d love it if for once I could have my chance to shine instead of always being overshadowed by the popular people. I deserve a chance to win and I’ll do everything I can to get it!