Austrian kidnap victim Natascha Kampusch is preparing for the launch of her own TV talkshow on June 1, but is prepared for criticism of her move from victim to TV personality.
The 20-year-old, who was kidnapped on her way to school in 1998 and kept in a dungeon prison for eight years, said she was excited about launching the monthly show, which will be aired by Puls TV, a small local station.
The show is called: "Natascha Kampusch meets ...".
"So much has been written about me. So many people want to know how it feels to be on the other side," she said of her motivation to become a TV celebrity.
In her first show the former kidnap victim will interview Austrian racing legend Niki Lauda.
Kampusch's escape in summer 2006 put her immediately in the international media spotlight. Her abductor, 44-year-old technician Wolfgang Priklopil committed suicide hours after her escape.