As season 2 of the high-energy, raunchy Ruthshire series Rivals is about to hit our screens, Ireland's Classic Hits Radio got to chat to Victoria Smurfit and Lisa McGrillis.
Victoria portrays Maud O'Hara, a 'washed-up acctress' forever stuck in her glory days. She's married to Declan O’Hara, and craves attention - and success. Lisa plays Valerie Jones, wife of Freddie Jones. She desperately wants to be a part of the Cotswolds group of wives she’s mixing with, but always ends up being the butt of their jokes.
Victoria and Lisa spilled the tea on the chaos about to unfold in this Disney+ series - and it is boiling hot!
@irelandsclassichitsradio As season 2 of the high-energy, raunchy Ruthshire series Rivals is about to hit our screens, Louise got to chat to Victoria Smurfit and Lisa McGrillis for Ireland's Classic Hits Radio 🎙️ Victoria portrays Maud O'Hara, a 'washed-up acctress' forever stuck in her glory days. She's married to Declan, craves attention and success. Lisa plays Valerie Jones, wife of Freddie. She desperately wants to be a part of the Cotswolds group of wives she’s mixing with, but always ends up being the butt of their jokes 🤷🏼♀️ Victoria and Lisa spilled the tea on the chaos about to unfold in this Disney+ series - and it is boiling hot! 👀 The three-episode premiere will be released on May 15. We can't wait to binge-watch it 🍿 #rivals #disney+ #hulu @Disney+ Ireland ♬ original sound - Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio
The synopsis gives us a few more clues as to what season 2 has in store for fans...
In the second season, the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power. Amidst the hedonistic glamour of 80s excess, the personal lives of our Rutshire heroes spiral into chaos. Marriages fracture under the weight of ambition, illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences. As rivalries push everyone to the brink, loyalties are tested and hearts are broken in the pursuit of victory.
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The series will return in two six-episode batches; the first will debut on May 15th with a three-episode premiere and the second batch will follow later in the year on Disney+ in Ireland.
Lisa McGrillis is back for Disney+' Rivals Season 2, playing Valerie Jones. Robert Viglasky Photography
Appearing this season are David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Victoria Smurfit, Lisa McGillis and more returning to the series.
