What made you sign up to Scared Of The Dark?

I think because it's so different, and I was intrigued by the concept of living in the dark for eight days and what that might entail and what it would be like not being able to use my sight. I think we, as people that can see, rely on the sight for everything and neglect everything else, so I feel it'd be interesting to just see what it's like to not have my sight and then trying to find my way around, how I'll function, how I'll make food. How will I eat? How will I'll even be able to see what I'm eating? I'm the type of person that eats with my eyes first, so it's going to be really strange in that sense, not being able to see what I'm eating.

Are you scared of the dark?

No. I used to be as a kid, but I'm not now. But I guess it is going to be a place that I'm not familiar with, so that makes me nervous as well.

Do you have any other fears or phobias?

Just spiders. I hate spiders. I’m happy I won’t be able to see any in there. But I hope they won’t crawl on me when I can’t see them! I'd be freaking out. That's not for me.

How do you think your other senses will be impacted?

Yeah, it's going to be so strange. I'm just wondering if my whole perception of time's going to be messed up as well. Because I won't know if it's morning or night because I'll be in the dark, so it's going to be really strange. And then being able to hear everybody else talking to me but not actually being able to see them, or see their body language, or see how they might be feeling. You've just got to really get all that from what a person's saying, so I guess my communication needs to be a lot better. My hearing's going to be 10 times better than what it was, so I hope nobody snores. That's going to be annoying!

Are you worried you might forget you’re being filmed and show off some bad habits?

Oh yeah, definitely. I mean, it's going to happen because I guess you're in the dark, you're going to forget that the cameras are there, and then you're going to be yourself. It's almost like that you know how they say, "Dance like nobody's watching." It's going to be like that. I'm quite an optimistic person. I just go with the flow, and I'll just be taking it my stride, and there's going to be loads of mishaps, I reckon. People ending up in the wrong beds and bumping into each other. This is one thing I was thinking about, when I get in there, I'm going to feel around the whole room and try and suss out how many steps it is to different things so I can get around a lot easier and quicker and stuff. I feel like by the time the show's done, I'll know the bunker back to front with my eyes closed because I'll be in the dark.

How are you feeling about being in the dark with a group of strangers?

It almost feels more comfortable that it's in the dark because you can't see anybody, so all you're hearing is voices, so because you can't see it's almost like talking to somebody online. It’s actually going to be worse for me because I'm really good with faces, but I'm really bad with names. I think everybody's going to have to explain a lot to me until I can picture their faces. I'll be like, "Yes, I know who you are, honest!”

What type of person are you hoping you won't find in there with you?

Just people that snore. That's my one concern. As long as nobody snores, I'll be cool. Or people that chew with their mouth open. Things like that I think could be quite irritating. But in terms of celebs, I don't think there's anybody I really dislike that much that I'd be annoyed if they were there, unless they're really loud all the time. Someone that moans all the time, that'd be annoying. That'd be really annoying. You're in the dark, and you just got a little Moaning Myrtle in the corner.

What do you think you are going to bring to the group?

I think a bit of fun. I'm hoping that I can bring some fun to the group, keep the energy high, keep everybody in a positive vibe. I'm hoping that's what I'm going to bring to the group. I guess I'll have to see when I'm in there, see what characters are there, see what the vibe's like. I mean, can you imagine we're getting there and nobody likes each other. I was stuck in the dark with these people, what would happen then? But then I was like I don't know if someone was really annoying because they can't see you. You could literally just not talk in one corner of the room. How would they know? Just thinking about it, you could give them rude gestures, and they'd never know. I'm a prankster as well, so I can't wait to get in there.

What sort of things do you think you might be doing prank-wise?

Oh God, all sorts, sneaking up on people. Swapping drinks around. I've had time to think about this!

How hard do you think the tasks are going to be?

Yeah, I think the challenges are going to be quite tough. I've tried to think of different challenges they might do. It could be maybe eating challenges and you have to guess what it is and you can't see it. Or things where you have to put your hands in boxes and you don't know what's in there, try and find stuff. I'm just been basically thinking of the worst things.

Do you think it'll get competitive?

Yeah, I think it will because you get time in the light when you win, so I'm definitely going to be giving my all to just get a little bit of light. Just to be able to see daylight for a little bit will be quite nice after being in the dark for so long, so there's definitely a lot on the line.

How do you think you'll cope getting yourself glammed up in the dark?

Oh I'm definitely not going to bother with makeup. That's it. There's no point. I'm going to try to do my hair every day, so I'm going to see how that goes in the dark! That’s going to be really difficult, but I am going to try to do this every day. I was packing my stuff and I was like, "Oh, well I'll take this colour t-shirt," and then I was like, "And these T-shirts match these ones." And I was like, "Well, hang on a minute. How am I going to know what I'm going to be putting together when I get in there?" If I was smart, and I’d have just got all one colour. Then I'll always match.

Are you worried about the bathroom situation?

Actually, that is one of my worries because you can't see anything when you go to the toilet. I don't know any other way to put it, but you’ve got to wipe your ass and just showering or doing it in the pitch black, not being able to see anything. I can imagine coming out and being like, "Where did I put my towel?" Or just walking into somebody naked. Actually, that could be a big fear! Few awkward moments, just wrap myself.

Do you think viewers are going to see a different side to you on this show?

Yeah, they'll get to see more of my fun side, I think, a bit more of my personality. I mean, I can be messy, but nobody in there will see, so how will they know?

How do you feel about being in the spotlight and being famous?

It doesn't bother me. I guess I've been doing this for quite a while now, so I've got used to it. I actually miss doing the little day-to-day things, like going to the supermarket and just grocery shopping because now everything I do is online because it's just so much easier. But I know it sounds simple, but it's just little things that I miss, the simple things.

Where's the weirdest place you've been recognised?

In a changing room. I was recognised by voice alone. That was a whole other level. I was trying on clothes, and I was talking to my friend that was in the changing room in the stall next to me. And someone was like, "Oh my god. Are you Nicola Adams?" I was like, "Wow."

Do you ever think about giving it all up?

I don't even think that's a possibility, is it? I mean, I'll never be able to change who I am. I mean, I still enjoy what I do. That's the main thing, isn't it? If you enjoy it, then why take a step back?

How are you feeling about being cut off from the outside world and social media?

I'm really going to miss Ella and Taylor while I'm on the show. That's going to be really hard. Social media is going to be okay. Not having to deal with social media for a bit's going to be really nice, actually. Just get back to basics almost.

You mentioned obviously little Taylor, how is motherhood?

Good, really enjoying it. It's just the little things. Every day he does something that he didn't do yesterday and just seeing his little smile, it's cool. Everything's about Taylor now, and my schedule all revolves around him. That was definitely a change. The panic of when he was actually born and like, "Oh my God, there is actually a person that I'm responsible for now." That's when the panic sets in.

As he grows up, would you mind if he wanted to go into TV?

Yeah, I wouldn't mind. I just want him to be able to do whatever he wants to do, and I'll be able to support him in whatever he wants to do: sport, actor, television, doctor, whatever he wants to do.

What would your advice be for him to cope with fame?

My advice would be to be himself. I've done that my whole career, and it's been all right. I think it's when you pretend to be somebody else that it all tends to unravel and go wrong.