{"id":31124,"date":"2023-03-15T18:39:36","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T17:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1801377"},"modified":"2023-03-16T08:53:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T07:53:29","slug":"rise-and-fall-cast-meet-the-contestants-on-greg-james-show","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/rise-and-fall-cast-meet-the-contestants-on-greg-james-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Rise and Fall cast: Meet the contestants on Greg James show"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new reality show starts on Sunday, but who will be grafters and who will be rulers? <\/p>

By Lauren Morris\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 15 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Channel 4 is wading back into the world of reality competition on Sunday with the start of Rise and Fall<\/a> \u2013 a show from the makers of The Traitors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Greg James, the new series takes 16 ordinary people and sorts them into Rulers, who are thrust into a position of power, and Grafters, who must survive in basic conditions in the basement.<\/p>\n

While the Grafters will compete in gruelling challenges to build up the prize fund, which can reach up to \u00a3100,000, the Rulers must encourage them to work harder, and both groups have the opportunity to rise up and fall down the power ranks.<\/p>

With an established businessman, a young aristocrat, a trainee nurse and a Young Conservative all taking part in this new reality show, it\u2019s set to be an entertaining watch, with Channel 4 boss Ian Katz describing it as \u201ca reality version of the movie Parasite\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the cast of Rise and Fall before it starts on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s in the cast of Rise and Fall?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ali\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ali.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>45<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Essex<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Entrepreneur<\/p>\n

Ali is a hard-working businessman from Essex, where his restaurants have become celebrity hot spots.<\/p>\n

He thinks Donald Trump makes for a great leader as he\u2019s a \u201cdon\u2019t-take-no-c**p kind of guy\u201d and think that his organisational skills will help him win Rise and Fall. \u201cI can make people do what I want them to do,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Cheryl<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cheryl.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>40<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Liverpool<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Trainee nurse<\/p>\n

Liverpudlian trainee nurse Cheryl is a mature student, having previously been a support worker, working with adults and children. She considers herself to be a \u201cfabulous leader\u201d because she likes things done her way.<\/p>\n

\u201cI listen, I like to take it all in and we can work together. I\u2019ll work with you so long as you work with me,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

As for how she\u2019ll win Rise and Fall, Cheryl says that she likes to bring everyone together but also does her own thing. \u201cI don\u2019t like seeing anyone struggling so I know I\u2019m going to be very compassionate about those scenarios. But I also like to be a winner, so long as things go my way, that\u2019s fine. But that\u2019s not going to happen, is it? It\u2019s a gameshow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Connor<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Connor.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>27<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Kent<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Care home manager<\/p>\n

Kent-based Connor began volunteering in the care sector at the age of 16 and knew that was what he wanted to do when he left school. He now works as a care home manager, caring for the elderly and those with disabilities.<\/p>\n

He considers his mother to be a great leader, saying: \u201cShe\u2019s always whipped me into shape, she\u2019s never taken any c**p from anybody.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe shows strength and she\u2019s also a diva like me. You have to have that element of sass and characteristic of being diva-ish. You\u2019ve just got to be confident in how you deal with things.\u201d<\/p>\n

He says that he\u2019s a strong person and that to win the game, you need to be outspoken and able to \u201csniff out the weaker ones, the fake ones, all the manipulators and I think I\u2019ll be able to sniff out the worst ones\u201d.<\/p>\n

Edmund<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Edmund.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age: <\/strong>27<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Devon<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Account manager<\/p>\n

Edmund is an account manager who descends from one of Britain\u2019s oldest aristocratic families \u2013 however, he says that he can find common ground with anyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think Ben Stokes is a great leader,\u201d he says. \u201cHe\u2019s somebody that doesn\u2019t mind doing the hard work but then is also somebody to look up to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edmund says that he\u2019s happy to \u201cmuck in and do the hard graft\u201d but also \u201ctake a step back and organise and lead a team\u201d, qualities which he\u2019s hoping will win him the game.<\/p>\n

Jack<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jack.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age: <\/strong>28<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Hertfordshire<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Builder<\/p>\n

Hertfordshire-based builder Jack works in construction but also plays semi-professional football. He considers Lionel Messi to be a good leader as he can \u201clead a team by himself and carry them over the line, like at the World Cup\u201d.<\/p>\n

Jack says that he\u2019s \u201cup for anything\u201d and doesn\u2019t take it too seriously, which should help him win Rise and Fall. If he wins the show, he plans to take his mum on a luxury holiday.<\/p>\n

James<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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James.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>26<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Newport, Wales<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Employment coach<\/p>\n

Employment coach James is passionate about fitness, running fitness classes alongside his day job. He considers Beyonc\u00e9 to be an amazing leader, describing her as \u201ca trailblazer\u201d who\u2019s led \u201cherself, women, men and the queer community to feel themselves, to be their best selves and to release their wiggle\u201d.<\/p>\n

As for what makes him a great leader, James says that he\u2019s \u201ctrustworthy\u201d and \u201cextremely down to earth\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been at the bottom and I also know what it feels like to be at the top with power,\u201d he says. \u201cIf I win and get to the top, I want to make sure that I win fairly and treat other people fairly, too. A leader needs to lead and not just be a boss.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeff<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jeff.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>69<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>London<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Entrepreneur<\/p>\n

Described as an east End boy at heart, Jeff is an entrepreneur who began working at Sotheby\u2019s in the 1970s before setting up an art dealership. He is best known for appearing on Channel 4\u2019s Four Rooms and currently oversees and runs eight businesses.<\/p>\n

He considers Winston Churchill to be a great leader, adding: \u201cHe had a sense of humour and you get nowhere in this world without a sense of humour.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for why he could win Rise and Fall, Jeff says that he plans on \u201clooking out for those below and giving them a chance\u201d and making sure \u201cthey can make a mistake, maybe two mistakes, but a third one and they\u2019re out\u201d.<\/p>\n

Joanna<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Joanna.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age: <\/strong>50<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Suffolk<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Interior designer<\/p>\n

Interior designer Joanna grew up in Suffolk, where she spent time at her grandparents\u2019 stately home. When the pandemic hit, she went to Greece on an adventure.<\/p>\n

Joanna considers Margaret Thatcher to be a great leader, describing her as \u201ca very strong woman with balls of steel\u201d.<\/p>\n

As for why she could win Rise and Fall, Joanna says she\u2019s \u201cstrong, physically and mentally\u201d and likes to \u201crise to any occasion thrown at [her]\u201d.<\/p>\n

Marina<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Marina.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>18<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>London<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Receptionist<\/p>\n

London-based receptionist Marina currently lives at home with her parents. She dropped out of university to become an actor.<\/p>\n

When asked who makes a great leader, Marina says that it\u2019s hard to choose a public figure as she\u2019s \u201cnever been led by a public figure\u201d, but considers herself to be a good at leading the pack, bringing \u201ca lot of positive energy\u201d and \u201csolutions\u201d.<\/p>\n

Matt<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Matt.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>32<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>The Midlands<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Nurse<\/p>\n

Matt is a nurse from the Midlands who has dedicated his career to helping vulnerable members of society \u2013 however, after a decade on the frontline, he\u2019s becoming frustrated with social policy.<\/p>\n

He says that his mother is a great leader and his role model, describing her as \u201cone of the strongest, most empowering women\u201d he knows. \u201cIf I could be half the nurse \u2013 because she was a nurse as well \u2013 and half the parent to my two daughters that she was to me then I\u2019m happy, I\u2019m successful. I\u2019ve achieved in life,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Prince<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Prince.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>39<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Hertfordshire<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Postal worker<\/p>\n

Prince is a postal worker from Hertfordshire, however he was born and raised in Sierra Leone. He describes his upbringing as challenging but believes that while it was harsh, it set him up for success.<\/p>\n

He considers his Uncle Frank to be a great leader, saying that he\u2019s a \u201cvery disciplined and logical person\u201d.<\/p>\n

As for why he could win Rise and Fall, Prince says: \u201cI\u2019m very focused when I decide to put my mind to something and I\u2019m a very deep thinker. I don\u2019t follow the crowd. I\u2019m an individual, I\u2019m quite strong minded and I\u2019ve got good willpower.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rachel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rachel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>27<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>London<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Influencer<\/p>\n

Rachel is an influencer from London who is also an identical twin. She specialises in fashion and beauty content creation and says that if she has to, she\u2019ll put on an act to get to the top.<\/p>\n

She thinks Ophra is a great leader and considers her to be inspiring, adding: \u201cShe obviously has her own TV show and she\u2019s a winner in all areas of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for how she\u2019ll win the show, Rachel says she\u2019s very observant and social but very competitive. \u201cI\u2019m here to win. No one\u2019s going to take my spot, just saying.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ramona<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ramona.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>34<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Born in Germany, raised in London<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>CEO<\/p>\n

Ramona moved from Munich to London as a child and had to learn a new language \u2013 the reason for her desire to work hard in the business world, she says. She is currently the CEO of various hospitality and tech businesses.<\/p>\n

She considers her husband to be a great leader, saying: \u201cWe work together. His leadership, skills and professionalism have really been something to look up to and together we are a power couple.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for why she\u2019ll win the show, she says that she\u2019s working with so many people from different cultures and backgrounds and \u201ccan lead people using the knowledge and experience [she\u2019s] gained\u201d.<\/p>\n

Rishika<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rishika.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>26<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Birmingham<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Communications officer<\/p>\n

Rishika is a communications officer from Birmingham who grew up without great wealth, making her understand the value of money and the need to earn nice things. She runs a charity helping people who live in shoe poverty.<\/p>\n

\u201cA great leader is anybody who can take charge of any situation but also listen to anyone, so I think I fit the bill. I\u2019m a great leader,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

As for how she\u2019ll win the show, Rishika says that she\u2019s \u201creally outspoken\u201d and \u201cnot afraid to take the lead\u201d.<\/p>\n

Sophie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sophie.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>21<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Essex<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Politics student<\/p>\n

Essex-based politics student Sophie is a member of the Young Conservatives, who has appeared as a regular commentator in the national media and is outspoken in her political views. She is also a footballer.<\/p>\n

She considers Margaret Thatcher to be her \u201cpersonal idol\u201d and says that she has what it takes to win Rise and Fall, adding: \u201cI\u2019m really personable, a lot of people tend to gravitate to me. I\u2019m a natural born leader. I\u2019m really strong, I don\u2019t care what anyone else thinks of me at all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sydney<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sydney.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>24<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>West Lothian, Scotland<\/p>\n

Occupation:\u00a0<\/strong>Delivery driver<\/p>\n

West Lothian delivery driver Sydney is a single mum who is studying for a law degree. She hopes to work in the human rights sector.<\/p>\n

She considers Marilyn Monroe to be one of the best leaders as \u201cshe\u2019s iconic and had the world in a chokehold during her time\u201d.<\/p>\n

As for why she\u2019ll win the show, Sydney said that her best quality is that she\u2019s competitive and doesn\u2019t like to lose. \u201cI can get on with anybody regardless of age, gender and the background they come from,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Rise and Fall arrives on Channel 4 on Sunday 19th March at 9pm and airs on weeknights from Sunday to Thursday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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