Joy Giovanni Says WWE Diva Search Contestants Were Told Not To Socialise Backstage

Former WWE star Joy Giovanni has revealed that the Diva Search contestants were forbidden from socialising with the rest of the roster backstage.

Speaking to Rene Dupree on the Cafe De Rene podcast, Giovanni noted that the edict made the hopefuls come across as 'stuck up', saying:

"We were told to not socialise with you guys when we came. We were told that we were not allowed to leave our cubby hole locker room. With anyone. I'm sure [not talking to men] was the undertone, but anyone, even the women. We came off as being stuck up, but we were told, 'You are not allowed to be out of this room, period. Unless someone comes and gets you, don't leave'. That's what happened. You know how it is. They stir the pot. I took a different approach. I grew up around guys, had guy friends, was around sports teams, I knew that if you didn't want to get hit on by the guys then you be one of the guys. You be their friend, keep that line strong. I didn't have problems with anyone because it wasn't like that in my small group when we hung out."

Joy finished the 2004 Diva Search in fourth place, but was signed to a WWE contract anyway. She performed on the SmackDown brand and had a feud with fellow Diva Search contestant Amy Weber, before being released on July 6, 2005.

Giovanni made a one-off return to the company as an entrant in the Miss WrestleMania battle royal at WrestleMania 25.

H/T Fightful

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