Ruby started the year on the now defunct
Live 960. Despite some early concerns in
January that Ofcom pressure was resulting in tame efforts from her, she soon allayed all fears: "
back on form" was how StanTheMan summarised her shows, whilst tapit54 noted "
as the weather got colder, Ruby just got hotter". There were complaints that there was not enough material about her on the internet, which Ruby herself explained by saying that her only previous experience was fashion shoots, and the babe channels were her first move into glamour modelling; "
All in good time" she hinted.
She also showed how she’s one who can give as good as she gets. "
If you’ve got nothing good to say, don’t say anything at all" she reminded StanTheMan in
February after he complained about her efforts a little bit too often. February was also the month when Ruby undertook some of her legendary monster shifts, culminating in one occasion in being on-screen for 21 of a 30 hour stretch.
Concern over a lack of on-screen presence during
March soon disappeared when she burst back onto the scene in
April. Astonv1 noted that she "
looked fantastic in white lingerie".
June arrived and the discussion soon turned to the future of Live 960. She complained of not knowing what was going on with any mergers/takeovers, or of what her own future might be. Unsettling times, and with foresight not recognised at the time, she said that all of the uncertainty "
Makes me just want to go to Club Paradiso with my lovely Toya". Despite this uncertainty, she continued to get rave reviews for her shows, with Charlemange saying "
Today’s show was amazing. Let’s hope she gets picked up by one of the big four."
But showing the determination and self-belief that she’s become noted for, Ruby announced in
August that she’d secured a trial on
Elite TV. Kevin captures the mood of many when he said "
If they don’t sign you, they’re mad." A string of regular appearances during
September suggests she might become a permanent fixture. Ruby herself declared that she’s "
having a super hot time and smiling a lot more". Rammyrascal noted that she’s "
fast becoming one of Elite’s top day babes." Her on-screen interaction with viewers’ text messages shows off her personality like never before. But all of this seems to count for nothing, as mid way through September she announces that she’s left Elite.
It’s clear that she won’t be off the screens for long though, and Ruby immediately signs up with
Fone Girls Live. However, the restrictive practices at TVX don't suit Ruby’s more independent nature, and soon opportunities present themselves elseware.
Ruby makes an appearence on her third channel within the month when she debuts on
Babeworld at the end of September and she immediately establishes herself as the mainstay of their early morning shows.
October was the month of Ruby’s infamous night show on Babeworld. A long hoped for wish of many was answered when she gave what turned out to be a one-off performance that divided opinion, provoked passionate opinions on both sides (not least from Ruby herself!) and resulted in a locked thread before things got too out of hand. Ruby’s ability to divide opinion was never more evident.
The discussions of her night time performance continued to roll on into
November, and her regular daytime shows also came under increasing fan scrutiny. RRROGER adopts the ‘constructive criticism’ approach, noting that the shows "
have a monotonous format" and that she displays "
an aggressive demeanour". After being labelled a “dickhead” by her earlier in the year, Astonv1 thinks that "
she’s at her best when she’s a bit moody!"
Ruby is back on the forum in
December to announce her new shows on
Glamour Stars Live. And is changes all round as she also leaves Babeworld to fulfil the wish she expressed back in June by signing up with
Club Paradiso (although sadly without Toya in tow!). Her early shows earn predictably warm reviews, with Mr Head declaring that Ruby "
has never looked so radiant". She finishes off the year with a string of Glamour Stars Live webchats which tapit54 describes as "
sexy, witty and containing good banter with the viewers".
After a rollercoaster year, Ruby gives herself a well earned break and announces that she’ll be seeing in the New Year in Miami.
So I'll finish my review of Ruby in 2010 by giving my own personal thanks to the lady in question. It's been a wild ride in so many ways I couldn't have imagined 12 months ago. If 2011 turns out to be half as interesting as 2010, it'll be another year to remember!!
Ruby, you are the best! Thanks for all the memories.