Fiona Harvey, the real-life inspiration behind the character Martha in Netflix's hit series Baby Reindeer, made headlines with new allegations during her interview with Piers Morgan. Harvey is demanding £1 million from both Netflix and Morgan's program. Let's delve into the details!
Last week, renowned journalist Piers Morgan interviewed Fiona Harvey, whose claims regarding Scottish comedian Richard Gadd caused quite a stir. Harvey contended that much of what was depicted in Baby Reindeer was untrue, alleging that Gadd had propositioned her for sex and denying that she had persistently stalked him.
In response, Richard Gadd addressed the allegations via The Hollywood Reporter, acknowledging that while the series is based on true events, it is set in a 'fictional world.' He remarked, 'I made it clear to viewers not to speculate about identities, but online sleuths didn't relent. I don't think I'll comment on this matter further.'
Appearing on ITV's Lorraine, Piers Morgan shared insights from his interview with Harvey. He criticized Netflix, stating, 'Netflix failed to protect Fiona Harvey's identity adequately. Now, she is considering legal action against them. The real issue is whether she was defamed. Accusing someone of being a convicted stalker when they are not is a serious mistake.'
Morgan also mentioned the challenges he faced after deciding to interview Harvey on his YouTube channel. 'My show garnered 11 million views on YouTube. People accused me of exploiting a vulnerable individual for views. However, I don't regret featuring Harvey on the program,' he said.
Reports suggest that Harvey was offered £250 for the interview, but she is now demanding £1 million from Morgan's team. Morgan has firmly stated that she will not receive this amount. According to Deadline, Harvey is also seeking £1 million from Netflix. Speaking to The Daily Record, Harvey declared, 'If I can't get the show taken down and if they don't pay me the money (which is £1 million), politicians will shut the show down.'