James Lock shot to fame on TOWIE and was a natural in front of the camera - but he reckons reality TV isn't the "doddle" people think it is.
The reality regular, 35, joined the Essex action in 2013 and was often surrounded by scene-stealing drama, but James thinks people have the wrong idea about reality shows.
Speaking to the Mirror he said: "We’re not given enough credit. It's not easy, there's a lot more involved in it than just turning up.