– I thought it might be a bit weak from a TV perspective. That’s what Gaute Grøtta Grav says to news about the TV production in “71 degrees north” after it became known that he is quitting the popular reality show. The participation of the former presenter has become a big talking point this autumn. Among other things, he has been criticized by the other participants for lacking “team spirit” and that he claims to have a “resting heart rate” at all times. An extract from the interview with Gaute Grøtta Grav in “Kvelden med Synnøve”. In Thursday’s episode, the other participants are given great power to choose whether they want to save Grøtta Grav, or let him quit the programme. – The program was sold to me as a competition. Then it will no longer be a competition, but a game where the others see their average to take out a strong competitor. Listen to the full interview with Gaute Grøtta Grav in the radio program “Kvelden med Synnøve” further down. – Suddenly they changed the rules In an earlier episode, Anna Anka and Grøtta Grav lose a team competition. It would turn out to have consequences in Thursday’s episode. As Anna Anka withdraws from the programme, only Grøtta Grav will suffer negative consequences. He is put on top of a mountain, where the other contestants are given the opportunity to save him if they reach the top of the mountain within a given time. His team first goes out to save him, but eventually doubts are sown among the participants. Among other things, they wonder why they should save a strong competitor. Questions are also asked about Grøtta Grav’s behavior on tour. – If Gaute had made it pleasant for us to go on a trip, it would have been a difficult choice, but for me this is a “no-brainer”, said former presenter Carina Olset Hovda in the episode. Carina Olset Hovda was not motivated to save teammate Grøtta Grav in “71 degrees north”. Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news In the end they decide not to save Grøtta Grav. Grøtta Grav says that he holds no grudge against the other participants and that he would do the same himself, but he reacts to what he believes was a “twist” from the production. – There are many ways to get into trouble, but you can always fall back on and save yourself in a knock-out competition. Suddenly they changed the rules, he says and continues: – I thought it would be weak. There was no downside for the other participants to make that choice, or any rice behind the mirror for those who went slowly. Gaute Grøtta Grav’s participation in “71 degrees north” has caused reactions this autumn, partly because of his comments about “resting pulse”. Photo: Marit Hommedal / Marit Hommedal / NTB news has tried to get an answer from Discovery about the criticism from Gaute Grøtta Grav. They have not answered our questions. – Like letting a lion out of its cage The participation of the former presenter has also been praised. Among others, former handball player Frank Løke and TV profile Sebastian Solberg believe Grøtta Grav makes good TV. – As someone who loves reality, what would the program be without Gaute? He is a legend in the program, Solberg said on his own Snapchat profile. Influencer Sebastian Solberg believes Gaute Grøtta Grav’s behavior creates good reality TV. Photo: Eivind Senneset / TV 2 Grøtta Grav has for a number of years been presenter of the reality series “Farmen”. He looks at the participation with distance. – I have been making reality shows for 20 years now, so I know all the tricks in the book. So letting me in was a bit like letting a lion out of its cage. His response to the storm surrounding the “resting pulse” comments has been to make a song, precisely about resting pulse. PR expert Hans-Petter Nygård-Hansen tells TV 2 that he believes that Grøtta Grav is in a significant reputational crisis, and does not think his new song will do well. – It can be perceived as a downplaying of a more serious situation, especially when one has not responded in the form of a real apology or acknowledgment of error, he says. Will correct the impression Grøtta Grav acknowledges that his participation has caused reactions. – This is entertainment, where I took on a role and ran on. Some thought it was too much, others thought it was lovely. I myself didn’t think it was the way I am, he says. He says that he received a number of other TV offers as a result of his participation, which he has considered. – I went pretty hard on “71 degrees north”, but I want to be a “good guy” again, just to correct the impression a bit. Because that’s what I really am, he says. Listen to the entire interview with Gaute Grøtta Grav in the radio program “Kvelden med Synnøve”. Published 17.10.2024, at 21.25 Updated 17.10.2024, at 11 p.m
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