Former Page Three star Nicola McLean has spoken out with real concern about how platforms like OnlyFans are affecting young girls today.
She says these subscription sites are pushing some women and teens into risky and extreme behavior — all driven by the pressure to keep making money.
The Addictive Pull of Money and Competition on OnlyFans
Nicola, now 43, explained that the lure of money on OnlyFans can become addictive.
She’s seen firsthand how some girls feel they have to constantly push their boundaries to stay relevant because there’s always someone ready to take their place.
She reflected on the recent behavior of Bonnie Blue, a well-known adult content creator famous for her bold and controversial antics.
Nicola worries that younger girls might see Bonnie’s example and feel forced into doing things they aren’t comfortable with, simply out of fear they’ll lose out to others.
How Extreme Content Can Become the New Normal
Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Emma, is known for content that includes sex with barely legal boys and even telling married men she’ll be there if their wives won’t.
Nicola believes that this kind of extreme behavior is being normalized and pushed by the financial demands of subscription platforms.
“The problem is that when you start earning money, it’s easy to want more,” Nicola told MailOnline.
“If you make £1,000 in a month, you might think someone else could do more for less, so you push yourself harder to stay ahead.
It becomes a constant race, and you end up desensitized to what you’re doing.”
Comparing Then and Now — The Page Three Girl Versus the OnlyFans Creator
Nicola contrasted her experience with the current climate, pointing out that when she modeled topless for lads’ mags and Page Three in the early 2000s, there was a limit to what was expected.
She said the girls were more like the “girl next door,” and the vibe was about being approachable and relatable, not pushing boundaries to extremes.
“Page Three girls never said things like Bonnie Blue does,” Nicola said.
“We were smiling on the page, the girl next door.
Bonnie is basically telling men that if their partners aren’t giving them what they want, she will. That’s a big shift, and it worries me.”
The Impact on Younger Generations and Family Dynamics
One of Nicola’s biggest fears is that this trend will pressure younger girls into doing things they don’t want to do, thinking, “If I don’t do it, someone else will.”
She also worries about the strain this puts on relationships and family life, where wives might feel they have to go further than they’re comfortable with, just to keep up.
“This kind of message — that women have to ‘service’ men or be replaced — is scary and damaging,” Nicola said.
“It’s a world away from what we had back then.”
Looking Back and Reflecting on Her Own Choices
Nicola, who shares two sons, Rocky (18) and Striker (13), with her husband Tom Williams, admitted that if she had to live her life again, she wouldn’t be tempted to join OnlyFans or push her boundaries beyond posing topless.
She started modeling as a teenager, with her first topless shoot at 18 and her first boob job at 22, and has watched the industry evolve drastically since then.
Now, she wants to raise awareness about the risks young girls face in today’s social media and subscription-driven world.