BBC Studios Invests in ‘Love Island’ and ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ Executive’s New Company, Mettlemouse Entertainment
variety.comManori Ravindran Executive Editor of International BBC Studios has taken a minority stake in Sarah Tyekiff’s unscripted production outfit Mettlemouse Entertainment.
The production and distribution powerhouse, which announces its annual earnings on Tuesday, has taken a 25% stake in the company, which was set up by the former Lime Pictures unscripted boss.
Tyekiff’s credits include “The Only Way Is Essex,” “Geordie Shore” and “Celebs Go Dating.” She also developed and produced a number of new formats including “Dance Monsters” (Netflix), “Stand Up and Deliver” (Channel 4) and “Who Do You Believe” (ABC).
Prior to Lime Pictures, Tyekiff was an executive producer at ITV, working across brands including “Hell’s Kitchen” and the re-launch of “Saturday Night Take Away.” She was also a lead exec on “Love Island,” helping to launch the first three seasons of the popular reality show.
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