Meryl Williams, who recently won the BBC show The Traitors, is now hoping to find love on Celebs Go Dating, saying the experience on the show was life-changing.
Meryl, age 29, quickly rose to fame after winning the first season of a popular show with Hannah Byczkowski and Aaron Evans in December 2022.
Three years after winning £33,000, Meryl shared how the money transformed her life. It allowed her to leave her job, move from Edinburgh to London, and have cosmetic surgery.
Viewers still love her from the show, and she’s now said she’d be interested in appearing on more reality TV, specifically the E4 dating show.
Meryl shared with Daily Mail that she’s never had a boyfriend, as she’s never been in a relationship. She also expressed concern that people might be attracted to her because of her dwarfism, rather than who she is as a person.
I completely understand where she’s coming from. She admitted her biggest worry is putting herself out there, and it makes total sense. Growing up, her mum really instilled in her a strong sense of independence – always telling her she needed to be self-sufficient and never depend on anyone else, especially a man. It’s shaped how she approaches relationships, for sure.
Meryl continued: ‘I turn 30 this year, so for me it it’s about figuring out dating.’
She also expressed interest in appearing on a potential ‘All Stars’ version of The Traitors, but said she’d prefer to play as a Traitor instead of a Faithful this time around.
When I first started watching the show, I really wanted to be one of the Traitors. Now, after seeing four seasons and the celebrity version, I feel like I’m finally prepared to play that role.
Meryl shared that appearing on The Traitors has inspired her to step outside her comfort zone, and she’s now interested in taking on other challenging shows like I’m A Celebrity or Race Across The World.
The prize money was greater than what Meryl earned in a year at her Scottish call center job, but she confessed she hadn’t even considered the prize money when she began.
Honestly, money was the LAST thing on my mind when we started. But I swear, around episode ten, Hannah and I shared this look… it was like, “Woah, hold on a second… we might actually win this thing!” It totally hit us then.
Meryl used some of the money she won to have surgery to reshape her forehead, something she’d wanted for years because she felt self-conscious about it.
Meryl openly shared details about her surgery on social media, hoping to help others who were thinking about the same procedure and to be available to answer their questions.
Meryl recently had breast implant surgery and a lift at Cosmedicare, which she says has significantly boosted her self-confidence.
Meryl had a breast reduction at 16 because her large chest size (FF cup) didn’t match her build, and she had trouble finding bras that fit properly.
I believe everyone should avoid judging others’ choices. Personally, I just wanted to improve my own well-being and stop feeling the need to hide who I am. I want to feel confident and be myself.
Meryl has announced she’s done with cosmetic surgery and is looking forward to turning 30 with a positive outlook.
‘I just feel like I’m living, I’ve got everything I wanted,’ she mused.
I recently relocated to London with my mum, grandmother, and three dogs. We’re all enjoying discovering the city together, and I’m feeling really happy and settled.
Meryl said watching the newest season of The Traitors reminded her of being on the show herself, but it seemed much more challenging than what she went through.
She laughed, saying, “Even my mom thought I wouldn’t make it onto the show this season!” She explained that the challenges are tougher and the discussions are much more stressful this year.
‘People have got game plans, they’ve watched the other seasons, they’re clued up.
This season, we’re seeing a lot more support among the cast of ‘The Faithfuls.’ Our series fostered real friendships, and everyone remained close even after filming wrapped.
You know, after reflecting on my time on the show, I realized my biggest regret was simply not listening closely enough. It was really surprising watching the episodes back and realizing how many important clues I completely missed while they were happening! It just goes to show you, truly hearing what people are saying is so crucial, even – and maybe especially – when you’re trying to solve a mystery.
It’s tough because people are constantly bombarding you with information, and while much of it is meaningless, some of it is really important.
She playfully said the cast became very close due to the intense experience of working on the show, explaining they’ve stayed friends and still chat about new episodes in a group text.
Meryl explained that it was difficult getting used to being recognized in public after appearing on the show. She found it hard to tell whether people were staring because of her height or because they remembered her from television.
She spoke highly of the BBC’s support team, explaining they had a welfare team available and would warn her if anything potentially upsetting was scheduled to be broadcast that night.
Meryl also complimented Claudia Winkleman, describing her as a genuinely kind host. She explained that Claudia makes an effort to connect with contestants on a personal level, going beyond simple introductions and reading from a script.
Meryl now dedicates her time to volunteering at Borders Pet Rescue in Scotland, where she’s an ambassador, and creating content online.
She frequently collaborates with comedian Fats Timbo, who also has dwarfism, to create funny and educational videos about living with the condition.
Meryl often finds people assume she wants to discuss her health, but she actually prefers talking about animals. That’s why she enjoys making videos on the subject, she explained.
It’s a subtle form of learning that doesn’t feel like a lesson. Many viewers realize they’ve behaved similarly – perhaps by staring or making condescending remarks – and it makes them reflect on their own actions.
I really connect with Fats and she understands what it’s like. I’d love to collaborate with her on a project, like a show, because I think people are interested in learning about this condition, but there needs to be more support and awareness around it.
It’s great to see so many different disabilities represented on television, but my specific condition isn’t often shown. We really need to raise awareness and provide more information about it.
With Meryl’s continued success and unwavering momentum, she’s effectively raising awareness and informing people about important issues.
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