Why did Danny Dyer gain a stone for the Rivals series?

Danny Dyer gained a stone as part of his method acting approach to playing Freddie Jones, a character he felt was meant to be 'chubby'.

What was Danny Dyer's diet like while filming Rivals?

While filming Rivals, Danny Dyer consumed up to 12 sausages a night and ate junk food, describing his diet as 'awful' and leading to him feeling 'chubby and constipated'.

When will the second series of Rivals be released?

The second series of Rivals, described as 'the naughtiest show on television,' is set to be released on May 15.

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Dyer's Diet: 12 Sausages Daily for Role!

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Danny Dyer gained a stone while filming Rivals.
He consumed up to 12 sausages daily for the role.
The actor cited method acting for his dietary choices.

Dyer's Diet: 12 Sausages Daily for Role!

Actor Danny Dyer has gained a stone while embodying his character in the second series of Rivals. Dyer, who plays electronics businessman Freddie Jones in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel, adopted a method acting approach, consuming up to 12 sausages daily and relying on junk food for sustenance. This diet left him feeling 'chubby and constipated'.

Filming for the show, which also features David, Emily, and Aidan Turner, concluded this week. The first six episodes are scheduled to premiere in May. Dyer detailed his eating habits on his podcast, Live And Let Dyers, mentioning that he would often cook a pack of 12 sausages at night and consume the leftovers.