Fame sketch
Two producers and the just announced winner , Jake, make their way past screaming fans at the grand finale of big brother . Getting past adoring fans the security guards usher them to the backstage area where things are less hectic
Producer 1 - wow that was incredible never seen such a reaction!
Producer 2 - amazing! You deserve every bit if it Jake , you were superb in that house
Jake - oh right cheers it was a good laugh
Producer 2 - a good laugh? Jake I don't think you realise the effect you have had on the country
Jake - gone a bit mad has it?
Producer 1 - Jake in the last ten weeks the whole country has fallen in love with you
Producer 2 - well not sure love is quite the right word...
Producer 1 glares at producer 2
Producer 1 - with your natural charm , your funny sayings and your rugged good looks, you've won the hearts of the nation !
Producer 2 - you got more votes than all the other big brother winners combined , they've discussed the Jake Effect in parliament and all other TV shows stopped transmitting when you were on
Producer 1 - Gogglebox has gone , the Top Gear comeback has been delayed and Noel Edmonds and those boxes have been cancelled
Producer 2 - and this time he won't be coming back
Jake - wow I can't believe it , little old me ?
Producer 2 - yes , there's something else jake ...you've had quite an effect on other men , all men
Jake - oh ?
Producer 1 - you see you've awoken something unexpected , unknown
Producer 2 - some would say unnatural in the male population
Jake - what do you mean ?
Producer 1 - in a nutshell you've turned the entire male population gay
Jake - Eh?
Producer 2 - every man from 18-80 Jakey bear , builders , bakers , bankers and blacksmiths - all bummers now
Jake - you what? How can that be? What about the women?
Producer 2 - oh they love you too Jakey .
Producer 1 - men want to be with you , women want to go out shopping with you , take you home and then watch men being with you
Producer 2 - (looking all dreamy) yes, being with you over and over again
Jake - oh Christ!
Producer 1 - don't worry Jake think about the potential here. You are the nations sweetheart - the world is your oyster;, what do you want to do next?
Jake - um well I mean maybe it would be nice to be on TV , maybe my own show?
Producer 1 - hmm yes TV hmmm I was thinking of you in films , the big screen
Jake - (enthusiastic) really?
Producer 1 - already had an offer from Hollywood
Jake - what is it? A thriller , rom com? Horror?
Producer 2 - more of a documentary style film jake
Producer 1 - (sheepishly) yes it's sort of based on your success in the house
Jake - (suspicious) what's it called?
Producer 2 - celebrity big bugger . Basically Jakey cakey its you and eleven famous porn actors and ten weeks of fu...
Jake - whoa I'm not doing that!!
Producer 1 - ok ok maybe that's a step too far. Let's not run before we can walk
Producer 2 - to be fair three months filming and he'll be lucky to be able to do either
Jake looking terrified
Producer 1 glares at Producer 2
Jake - no I can't do any of that stuff. I'm not gay I don't want to be some pin up I just wanted to win the show , maybe get on a few reality show on itv2 (voice gets shaky) and become a regular on celebrity juice (begins crying and holds head in hands)
Producer 1 - (supportive) shhh Jakey Jakey its ok . Look let's leave this for now - it's been a long crazy day ! go back to the hotel - catch up with the family and we'll pick this up in the morning, yeah?
(Jake wipes his tears away and nods)
Jake - yeah ok it's just a lot to take in, you know
(begins to walk out of room with Producer 1)
Producer 1 - (arm around jake) sure , sleep on it , things will look different in the morning. But before you go - chat shows - who do you want to go on first , Graham Norton or Alan Carr ?
Jake starts sobbing uncontrollably and Producers 1 and 2 begin to cuddle him with great enthusiasm
Ends