Spencer Matthews has said that his worst side is brought out by being on television.
Insisting he isn't a bad person, he has stated that his outspoken and "dark" nature comes to the forefront on the show because people enjoy watching that side of him more.
He said: "I thought there was a void in the show for a slightly darker character that needed filling. I'm not saying that the show is fake or I'm acting, but I do allow myself to come from a darker place when I'm on it.
"I actively behave in a certain way because it's good for TV, but I'm not a malicious a******e. I'm really not."
Spencer also claims the show can make relationships more "toxic".
He added to heat magazine: "Yes I'm friends with Louise again, we had drinks last night. The show just makes things toxic. You have a lot of people whispering in your year, telling you how you should be feeling."
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