The second season of the raucous television series Rivals has proven to be a blockbuster, as fans have once again caught up with the scandalous actions of everyone from Alex Hassell’s Rupert Campbell-Black to David Tennant’s Tony Baddingham.
What does your favorite Rutshire resident think of you, though, regardless of whether you have feelings for those leading guys or admire Danny Dyer’s Freddie Jones?
Psychotherapist Dr. Joy Conlon of Coyne Medical told the Daily Mail which characteristics you are likely to display based on the protagonist you most identify with.
It includes “ambitious” Freddie fans who are self-assured but want approval, as well as “nurturing” Taggies who might become entangled in nervous attachments.
In other places, people who identify with Maud O’Hara are trustworthy but hesitant to put their faith in others, while people who adore Lizzie Verker could find themselves expressing what a lot of people are secretly thinking.
Continue reading to see what your rival’s “spirit animal” may be trying to tell you.
What would your favorite Rutshire resident say about you, whether you’re a fan of Danny Dyer’s Freddie Jones (shown left) or Alex Hassell’s Rupert Campbell-Black?
If your favorite player is Tony Baddingham…
“You are probably highly achievement oriented and psychologically driven by influence, competence, and control,” stated Dr. Joy.
Tony was probably the student at school who somehow ended up running every committee, planning events, and negotiating with teachers like a junior executive. “People who identify with Tony often admire authority and strategic thinking, but may also understand the pressure that comes with constantly having to succeed or maintain status.”
“He is the person who shows up early, knows everyone who matters, and subtly turns every meeting into a power play.”During the first twenty minutes of a date, he chooses the restaurant, reserves the nicest table, and casually brings up three significant accomplishments.
People who may relate to Tony are frequently psychologically at ease in high-performance settings and may equate success with safety, identity, or self-worth. At a wedding, he is the guest networking during the speeches and somehow negotiating business opportunities by the champagne tower.
“This personality type may be indicative of a more avoidant attachment style, in which control and success are used as coping mechanisms for uncertainty or vulnerability.
These people frequently place a high importance on influence and competence in others as well as in themselves.
People who are drawn to Tony might see in themselves a great desire for leadership, ambition, and approval from others. They are frequently quite competent individuals who are more afraid of losing control, becoming irrelevant, or stagnating than they are of failing.
If your favorite is Rupert Campbell-Black…
In the second season of Rivals, Alex Hassell and Bella Maclean reappear as their favorite characters. “You are probably socially magnetic, adventurous, and energized by excitement and spontaneity,” the expert said. “People drawn to Rupert often value freedom, chemistry, humor, and charm and may dislike emotional restriction or routine.” “At school, Rupert was the effortlessly popular student who never seemed to study but somehow landed on his feet.” Even though no one knows exactly what he does, he is the charismatic figure in the professional world that everyone is drawn to during networking events.
He delivers ridiculous stories, gets the other person laugh in a matter of minutes, and establishes chemistry right away on a first date.
“People often relate to Rupert because he embodies freedom from inhibition. At a wedding, he is barefoot by midnight, leading people onto the dance floor and somehow ending up in half the photographs despite not being part of the bridal party.” He stands for self-assurance, social comfort, and emotional spontaneity—qualities that many people secretly wish they had more of.
Because they make others feel emotionally alive and present, highly charismatic personalities can psychologically arouse intense attraction. However, this personality style can also reflect an avoidant or emotionally restless attachment pattern, where charm and humor become ways to maintain connection without becoming too emotionally exposed.
“Those who are drawn to Rupert may struggle with routine, emotional predictability, or deeper vulnerability in relationships, but they may also value excitement, novelty, attraction, and emotional intensity.”
If Taggie is your favorite…
According to the psychotherapist, “people who relate to Taggie are often emotionally intuitive and nurturing, with a strong tendency toward empathy and loyalty.” “At school, Taggie was the person who lent everyone notes before exams and comforted friends in the restroom during friendship dramas.”
“In the workplace, she is frequently the coworker to whom people naturally open up because she creates emotional safety without even trying.”Because Taggie embodies warmth, sincerity, and acceptance in a world that is frequently controlled by ego and prestige, people frequently feel emotionally comfortable around characters like her.
In terms of psychology, caring personalities are more likely to value emotional harmony and connection than rivalry or dominance.Caring for others can become strongly tied to feeling wanted or valued, and this personality type is frequently linked to neurotic attachment tendencies.
If your favorite is Maud O’Hara…
“Those who are drawn to Maud frequently value authenticity and emotional depth over performance or attention seeking,” the analyst emphasized. “These people tend to trust slowly, observe carefully, and prioritize emotional honesty.”
Emotional intelligence, depth, serenity, and genuineness in relationships are frequently valued by those who are drawn to this type.
“They are typically more interested in whether someone feels emotionally real than in status or performance.”
If your favorite is Freddie Jones…
“You are probably ambitious, resilient, and highly motivated by progress and recognition,” the psychologist stated.
“People who identify with Freddie frequently relate to the experience of wanting to prove themselves or rise above limitations.” “Viewers sometimes relate to Freddie because he embodies upward movement and determination.”
This personality type is frequently driven by both resilience and validation seeking. “Many people psychologically connect with the desire to prove themselves, particularly if they have previously felt overlooked, underestimated, or excluded.”
People who are drawn to Freddie might identify with his drive, tenacity, and desire to advance. They are frequently driven people who acquire self-assurance from success and admiration from others.
If your favorite is Lizzie Vereker…
“You probably value emotional intensity, creativity, and freedom,” Dr. Joy asserted. Psychologically, people can relate to Lizzie because she stands for emotional authenticity and freedom from emotional suppression. People who are drawn to Lizzie frequently experience intense emotions and detest emotionally constrictive settings. She expresses feelings that many people have but choose not to publicly voice.Anxious or emotionally expressive attachment styles, where connection, intensity, and emotional validation are extremely important, may be reflected in this personality type.
“Those who are drawn to Lizzie are frequently relationship-focused, intuitive, and emotionally passionate, but they may also struggle with impulsivity, emotional overload, or inconsistent relationships.”
If your favorite is Sarah Stratton…
According to Dr. Joy, “people often relate to Sarah because she represents emotional steadiness in chaotic environments. Psychologically, dependable personalities can create a strong sense of trust and safety for others.”
Although emotionally restrained people can repress their own needs in order to keep peace, this personality type is frequently linked to safe attachment.
“Emotional dependability, consistency, loyalty, and long-term security in relationships are frequently valued by those drawn to Sarah.”
If your favorite is Cameron Cook…
“You are probably highly disciplined, ambitious, and comfortable operating in competitive environments,” stated Dr. Joy. People are drawn to Cameron because of his knowledge, poise, and self-control. “At school, Cameron was probably academically exceptional, highly organized, and slightly intimidating during group projects.”
She presents herself flawlessly, asks direct questions, and evaluates compatibility like an interview panel on a first date.
“People can relate to Cameron psychologically because she represents competence, discipline, and control in a world that can often feel emotionally messy or unpredictable.” “At a wedding, she is perfectly dressed, composed in every photograph, and silently judging the seating plan logistics.”This personality type can occasionally be a reflection of avoidant attachment tendencies, when self-sufficiency, success, and perfectionism become strategies for establishing emotional safety.
“Those who are drawn to Cameron may recognize in themselves a discomfort with vulnerability or emotional unpredictability, but they also frequently admire ambition, structure, and independence.”
