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A royal expert has attacked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for trying to buy the public’s respect through “networking” and “good PR”.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been blasted by a royal expert who claimed the couple are trying to buy the public’s respect through good PR and “collecting trophies for their mantle”.

The Duke of Sussex has been at the centre of discussions recently after he was criticised for being nominated for the prestigious Pat Tillman Award for Service at a ceremony in Hollywood this month, with even a petition being set up urging the awards organisers, ESPN, to rethink their decision.

Now a royal commentator has slammed the Montecito couple, saying that “collecting trophies” is part of their “game”, however, they stressed that “the public see through these decisions”.

Royal expert Kinsey Schofield told Talk TV: “I see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accepting more trophies for awards that I don’t understand what they’re for, than this life of service that they promised us. How many awards did Meghan accept for her podcast that was cancelled and slammed by her own network?”

She added: “This is all a game to them [Harry and Meghan]. I guess they’re trying to buy the public’s respect, they’re trying to buy good PR through networking and creating these opportunities to collect trophies for their mantle, but I think the public sees through these individuals.”

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Prince William’s Taylor Swift selfie proves one major thing about him and Princess Kate

The Prince of Wales’s selfie with Taylor Swift proves Prince William and Princess Kate are “triple-A celebs”, as a “new Royal Family” emerges, a royal expert has claimed.

William went viral on social media on Friday, June 21, after he was spotted attending the US superstar’s first concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on his birthday, joined by his two eldest children, Prince George, 10 and Princess Charlotte, nine.

Later, Travis and Jason talked on their podcast about how it was an “absolute delight” to meet the royals, with Travis stressing: “Obviously we’re backstage meeting him, he was there with little George and Charlotte. They were an absolute delight to meet. Wasn’t sure if I was supposed to bow to them, curtsy, be an American idiot and shake their hand.”

Now a royal expert touched down on how significant this meeting was for the Prince and Princess of Wales’s image.

Prince William and Princess Kate show a ‘new Royal Family’ emerging (Image: Getty)

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Lewis Hamilton and Princess Kate’s sister humiliated after being denied entry at Wimbledon

Lewis Hamilton was once banned from the Royal Box at the Wimbledon final after he turned up not wearing a shirt and tie, while Pippa Middleton and her mother Carole Middleton were also once relegated to standard seats when they arrived too late.

There are 74 seats situated in a prime location on Centre Court that is reserved for the royal family and special guests.

Over the years there have been a host of well-known faces taking in the action at Wimbledon, with Catherine, the Princess of Wales, pictured in the Royal Box the most over the years.

However, things didn’t exactly go to plan for the royal’s younger sister Pippa and their mother Carole in 2017.

Pippa and Carole Middleton at Wimbledon in 2017 (Image: Getty)

7 hours ago09:49 Sophia Papamavroudi

King Charles starts selling new product as rivalry between Meghan Markle hots up

King Charles’s latest Highgrove product has hit the shelves just hours after rumours regarding Meghan Markle’s latest product sold under American Riviera Orchard were circulating online.

The King has launched his organic Highgrove Royal Estate Honey, which costs a whooping £25 for a 350g jar.

According to Highgrove, the latest and “beautifully delicate” honey from the monarch’s private estate is “ideal” for toasts and breakfast treats.

King Charles’s latest Highgrove product has hit the shelves (Image: Getty)

8 hours ago09:41 Sophia Papamavroudi

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s huge cost to keep £12m mansion running

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s costly upkeep of their lavish home in Montecito, California, has been analysed by a real estate expert who described the property as similar to a “small boutique hotel”.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into their dream mansion shortly after quitting the Royal Family and moving to the US in 2020.

Harry and Meghan’s Montecito luxury abode boasts a total of five acres of land, featuring nine bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a pool and a tennis court, as well as extensive gardens and its own chicken coop which the couple have named “Archie’s Chick Inn”.

Now a real estate expert has touched down on the running costs of the huge £12million home, claiming that it must cost thousands of pounds every year just to look after it.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved into their home after they left the Royal Family in 2020 (Image: Getty)

9 hours ago08:20 Sophia Papamavroudi

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t be welcomed back as working royals ‘for key reason’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not shown any interest in being working royals, but if that were to change, it would take a lot of work to win over the public.

It seems like things have quieted down when it comes to Spare and the six-part Netflix series – which led to their popularity plummeting in the UK – but there are still hurt feelings.

GB News presenter Cameron Walker talked about the possibility of Harry and Meghan making their return to the Royal Family as working royals and that it would go beyond King Charles because Harry and Meghan “consistently poll at the bottom.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were warned by an expert (Image: Getty)

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Prince Harry accused of ‘leaving a life of service to chase fame in Hollywood’

Prince Harry has been accused by one royal commentator of “leaving a life of service to chase fame in Hollywood”.

It comes as some people are furious over the Duke of Sussex’s recent award nomination for a prestigious award in the US.

Speaking on TalkTV, royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said: “This [Pat Tillman] was a man that truly lived a life of service which is what Harry and Megan promised us when they left the British Royal Family.

“In contrast, Harry left a life of service to chase fame, to chase money in Hollywood, so a lot of people are having a hard time putting these two men in the same category.”

Prince Harry accused of ‘leaving life of service to chase Hollywood fame’ as award fury grows (Image: Getty)

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Meghan Markle tipped to sign major ‘financial deal’ after ‘very easy’ work offer

Meghan Markle is set to enjoy “luck and success” financially, according to celebrity astrologer Inbaal Honigman, who has revealed what members of the Royal Family can expect the coming months to bring.

It has already been a big year for the Duchess of Sussex in her professional life, as she has announced a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media. She and Prince Harry are also working on two new TV shows for Netflix.

In March, she also launched her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which is set to stock products from homeware to pet food to strawberry jam.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Ms Honigman foresaw for Meghan: “Luck and success on the financial side, Meghan is offered a great financial deal for some very easy work of promoting an entertainment destination.”

Meghan Markle has been predicted to do well professionally this year (Image: Getty)

10 hours ago07:00 Sophia Papamavroudi

Princess Diana’s whispered words that suggested trouble in paradise before her wedding

Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles were the centre of attention leading up to their Royal wedding, yet she hinted at issues before they tied the knot.

The young Lady Diana Spencer captured the hearts of the nation during her engagement interviews before her marriage on July 29, 1981. With her grace, charm, and wit, she quickly became a favourite among Royal fans.

But in the days leading up to her wedding with the now-King Charles, Diana’s facade slipped at a pre-wedding party, hinting that not everything was perfect in their relationship.

Princess Diana in July 1981 (Image: Getty)

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‘Poignant’ tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II by Japanese Emperor shows royal alliance

EXCLUSIVE: A royal expert pinpointed Emperor Naruhito’s “most poignant moment” during his visit to the UK last week.

The Japanese Emperor visited Britain for three days and before returning to Japan he took a moment to pay his respects to the late Queen.

He made a private visit to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband.

Now Rafe Heydel-Mankoo, royal expert and commentator, said of the moment: “The most poignant moment was The Emperor’s private visit to St. George’s Chapel, Windsor to lay a wreath on the tomb of the late Queen.”

Emperor Naruhito of Japan is shown around The Quire in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle (Image: Getty)

 

MEGHAN Markle is cold and calculating and “pulled the rug from under” her ex-husband, says a former friend of more than 30 years.

 

Ninaki Priddy and Meghan were “like sisters” from the age of two, but fell out when the Suits star, 36, moved to Toronto and split with hubby Trevor Engelson, The Sun reports.

Designer Ninaki, who was maid of honour at their wedding in Jamaica, said: “What came to light after Trevor and I spoke ended my friendship with Meghan. I think everybody who knew them both was in shock”.

“All I can say now is that I think Meghan was calculated, very calculated, in the way she handled people and relationships,” she told The Sun.

Meghan Markle’s first marriage continues to haunt her new life as a royal-to-be. Picture: AFP

She is very strategic in the way she cultivates circles of friends.

“Once she decides you’re not part of her life, she can be very cold. It’s this shutdown mechanism she has.

“There’s nothing to negotiate. She’s made her decision and that’s it.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are becoming “increasingly unpopular” in the US, a royal commentator has claimed.

This comes after the mother of a US war hero killed in Afghanistan criticised the decision to give Prince Harry an award honouring her dead son.

The soldier’s mother, Mary, said: “I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award. Some recipients are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans.

“These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognised.”

Prince Harry has been given the award for his work with veterans

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ESPY said Harry was being honoured for his “tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport” with his Invictus Games.

The ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) is run by the sports TV network ESPN and the Pat Tillman Award has previously been given to unsung heroes.

Speaking to GB News, royal commentator Nile Gardiner said: “Harry and Meghan, I would say, are increasingly unpopular in the United States. I described them as two of the most unpopular figures in the US today.

“Harry and Meghan are viewed as selfish, narcissistic individuals who have launched attack after attack upon their own family and have, you know, trashed the royal family.

“The Americans are very pro the British monarchy.”

He added: “She was right to attack this award. And there’s already a big online petition calling for the prize not to be given to Prince Harry.

Nile Gardiner is said that the mother was right to question the decision

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“I think that this is an illustration as well that Harry and Meghan’s narcissism does not go down very well in the United States and America.

“Most American people really love the Royal Family, okay. They do not look kindly upon Harry and Meghan trashing them in the United States and does not go down very well.

“They’re very divisive figures, and this award is very, very controversial. There’s a huge backlash in the United States, and it’s an illustration of just how unpopular Harry and Meghan are on both sides of the Atlantic.”

Last year the gong went to members of the Buffalo Bills American football team training staff who revived a dying player on the field.

Prince Harry works “tirelessly” for the military

Duke of SussexA spokesman for ESPY said: “ESPY, with the support of the Tillman Foundation, is honouring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, specifically for the work of The Invictus Games Foundation as it celebrates its 10th year promoting healing through the power of sport for military service members and veterans around the world.

‘”While we understand not everyone will agree with all honourees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating.”

Representatives for Prince Harry and Meghan have been approached by GB News for comment.

 

Katie Piper, who recently underwent surgery on her eye, thrilled her fans with a series of sun-soaked snaps from her holiday to Cornwall

Katie Piper shared snaps from her Cornwall getaway with husband Richard James Sutton as she posed in a stunning white bikini.

The 39-year-old treated her one million followers on Instagram to a slideshow of photos from her holiday to the picturesque destination with her hubby, and the couple looked overjoyed with the glorious weather as they enjoyed the sea view from their balcony.

“Cornwall you treat a girl well. Thanks @portwrinkleholidays for the beautiful setting,” Katie captioned the snaps.

In one photo, the Loose Women co-host showed off her impressive physique in a white bikini from swimwear brand Naia, which retails for £130.

And in another picture, Katie cosied up to husband Richard for a sweet selfie as they soaked up the sunshine.

Her famous friends were quick to comment on the post, with Lisa Snowdon writing: “Total fittie!”

Katie Piper shared snaps from her Cornwall getaway with husband Richard James Sutton as she posed in a stunning white bikini.

The 39-year-old treated her one million followers on Instagram to a slideshow of photos from her holiday to the picturesque destination with her hubby, and the couple looked overjoyed with the glorious weather as they enjoyed the sea view from their balcony.

“Cornwall you treat a girl well. Thanks @portwrinkleholidays for the beautiful setting,” Katie captioned the snaps.

In one photo, the Loose Women co-host showed off her impressive physique in a white bikini from swimwear brand Naia, which retails for £130.

And in another picture, Katie cosied up to husband Richard for a sweet selfie as they soaked up the sunshine.

Her famous friends were quick to comment on the post, with Lisa Snowdon writing: “Total fittie!”

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Katie Piper looked sensational as she enjoyed the sun in Cornwall ( 
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She even treated fans to a cheeky bum shot as she looked at the incredible sea view ( 
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“Wow you look absolutely insane. Hope your enjoying home,” former Love Island star Lucie Donlan commented, while Katie’s Loose Women co-host Denise Welch sweetly added: “Gorgeous as always.”

Her fans were also overjoyed with the bikini snaps, with one calling her a “Baywatch babe”, as well as “inspirational”.

“Beautiful photos, beautiful lady, beautiful couple, beautiful memories,” one follower wrote.

“Both Cornwall and you guys look fab!” another chimed in, as a fan added: “Wow you look stunning!”

Although some fans were mystified by the sunny weather in the mum-of-two’s pictures, as it’s been gloomy and miserable across the UK in recent days.

“I don’t know where the hell you are in Cornwall but I live here & its p*ssed it down solid for the last 10 days,” one follower joked.

Katie and Richard enjoyed time alone while in Cornwall ( 
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Katie Piper Instagram)“I’m on holiday here and i was thinking the same thing, although it was nice yesterday that certainly wasn’t taken today,” another added.

“I’d catch pneumonia if I was out in a bikini in this,” one quipped.

Katie’s trip comes after she underwent surgery on her left eye, and had tissue grafted onto it after suffering from a “defect for many months”.

The TV said the op was to “avoid perforation” of the eye, and told her fans just how appreciative she was of the experts who helped with her “extreme injuries”.

“I feel so lucky to be looked after by such a professional, passionate and caring team,” she added.

 

The Loose Women panel were back on Wednesday and things took a rather awkward turn during one segment.

ITV’s Loose Women appeared to turn frosty after Christine Lampard lured Kéllé Bryan to tell her embarrassing story.

The ladies were back in the hot seat for Wednesday’s instalment of the popular daytime show. Discussing the latest news headlines and other topical matters, Christine led the conversations, with Kelle, Judi Love, and Coleen Nolan also giving their takes.

During the show, the four women discussed some of the worst gifts they’ve ever received. As they shared their ordeals, Judi explained the time she was unexpectedly given a pair of “Spanx” as a gift from a man she had previously dated.

But things took a slightly awkward turn when Christine put the spotlight on Kelle and asked her what her most embarrassing gifting experience was. However, the Eternal singer didn’t take too kindly to Christine’s probing – insinuating it was something she didn’t really want to expose.

Snapping back at her jokingly, Kelle said: “Oh, well only on national television. Thanks, Christine.”

Things turned tense on the Loose Women panelLaughing the moment off, Kelle then shared her ordeal with her co-stars revealing that she once gave her daughter’s friend a gift that they had previously given her daughter before by accident – with the tag still on the item. As the audience laughed along, the panellist shared her disbelief at her unexpected experience.

While the four women shared their various stories, some viewers online took a much more cynical approach to what they were watching as many of them seemed to think the stories were not true. Heading over to X formerly known as Twitter, viewers shared their thoughts.

One social media user said: “I don’t believe a word of that Spanx story.” Another viewer sarcastically penned: “No scripts or made-up stories involved on this show.”

Kelle shared her most awkward story
A third shared: “If you watch their body language and eyes you can tell they are making this s**t up.” While a fourth mentioned: [It] didn’t happen Kelle.”

Kelle’s awkward reveal on the show isn’t the first time a Loose Woman has been called out for letting things slip. Recently Natalie Cassidy called out panellist Charlene White when she spoke about something mentioned in private on the show.

The Loose Women panel discussed embarrassing stories

The EastEnders star appeared on Loose Women to discuss her late co-star Barbara Windsor. Charlene then said: “She could let you know she wasn’t happy with just one look if you came in after a big night out when you were working the next day.”

But this prompted Natalie to retort sharply. She replied jokingly: “Thank you for that! It was a private conversation in the green room!”

Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards has hit out at TV chef Gregg Wallace for keeping her ‘up all night’ as she feared she would be eaten following his controversial programme

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has hit out at Gregg Wallace for keeping her “up all night”.

The singer and TV personality, 54, slammed the celeb chef after he shocked viewers with his latest Channel 4 programme. As part of a satirical documentary ‘Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat’ aired on Monday night, Gregg explored human meat.

In scripted and fictional scenes, Gregg met with human donors giving up their flesh and even sat with children being drafted in for harvesting. To top off the show, the TV chef even tucked into a ‘human’ steak.

The show didn’t go down well with many viewers – especially the stomach churning scene. Brenda was one of the disgusted viewers as she slammed the programme whilst appearing on Loose Women on Tuesday.

Gregg divided viewers with his mockumentary ( 
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She confessed: “I came home after the show last night and it usually takes me a little time to unwind – I was so wound up after watching this 27-minute mockumentary.

“Which I didn’t realise [was fake] because it didn’t at any point in time from when I started watching it say, ‘This is a mockumentary’ or ‘This is not real’.”

Brenda added: “And in a world where everything is fake news and you don’t know what to believe nowadays, it really concerned me and I was up all night just thinking somebody might soon come and eat me’.”

The studio erupted into laughter as co-star Janet Street-Porter quipped: “You should have phoned me, I could have told you it wasn’t real” before Brenda added: “I’m a tasty morsel!”

Gregg alongside Michelin chef pal Michel Roux Jr had viewers squirming as they tucked into human steaks to sample the meat. In the scene, the two chefs sat at the table and then try to guess what kind of person the meat could have come from.

Describing one steak grown from lab-grown human meat as “a little bit stringy”, Gregg didn’t seem impressed before the pair tried another that they labelled as “tender” and “fattier”.

One viewer tweeted: “This Channel 4 programme with Gregg Wallace and the geezer growing a human steak in a laboratory is really freaking me out.” Another added: “What dystopian hell have we stumbled into with Gregg Wallace and Michel Roux Jr on me telly sampling lab-grown human steaks and trying to guess the people whose cells were donated for them by the flavour profiles.”

Someone else fumed: “I’m not sure that #miraclemeat will have done @GreggAWallace any favours careerwise. Maybe set a new record for Ofcom complaints. My wife wanted it switched off after 5 mins, I imagine a lot did the same & didn’t realise it was satire (which became more obvs as it went on).”

Amid the controversy, Gregg took to his own social media to defend the show. Sharing a promotional poster for the mockumentary, which showed him grinning in front of a giant slab of meat, Gregg wrote: “Thank you for watching. I really enjoyed my first ever acting job!”

As the backlash continued to rage online, however, he shared a second image from the show and added the simple caption: “Satire.”

Loose Women star Charlene White got a stern telling off from her co-star Coleen Nolan as she admitted she turned up late for the daily ITV daytime show briefing

Loose Women head panelist Charlene White left fans worried for her future on the show as she was warned live on-air about being late.

The panel – which included Brenda Edwards, Coleen Nolan and EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy – were discussing what time is the best time to show up to things, with Natalie confessing she’s an early bird.

Charlene kicked things off by saying: “First – Natalie, apparently, was early for our morning meeting today. I say ‘apparently’ because I was late! But you’re always on time for everything, right?”

Natalie confessed: “On time for me is early,” prompting giggles from the studio audience and her fellow stars. But a snappy Coleen Nolan was quick to say: “If you’re late for work, for me, that’s really unprofessional.”

Charlene insisted: “It was out of my control, just saying!” but Coleen went on to warn her: “Well I’m going to take a note. That’s your first warning, live on-air.”

Charlene White sparked exit fears as she said ‘three strikes and I’m out’A worried Charlene nervously giggled: “Three strikes and I’m out?”

But she wasn’t the only one at risk, as Charlene later snapped at Brenda for giggling her way through a segment about her “mystery man”. Teasing that his identity would finally be exposed, she snapped at Brenda: “I’m actually gonna ban Brenda from this programme if she doesn’t stop giggling. I love you though.”

It turned out Brenda’s man wasn’t even real – she’d “manifested” him so she can bring a real gentleman into her life. Brenda argued that good men only come around when she’s dating someone, so she’s invented her own boyfriend in the meantime.

Coleen Nolan was quick to snap at Charlene White
“I’m going to end it there, because I really don’t know where else I can go with that one,” Charlene told her – drawing an abrupt end to the ITV daytime show.

Elsewhere on the show, Natalie was keen to explain the advice the late Dame Barbara Windsor gave her while working on EastEnders. But things went awry as Charlene exposed a “private” chat they’d had in the green room.

Charlene said: “She could be tough with you without saying a word. Like, if you’d had a night out when you were working the next day?”

A worried Charlene nervously giggled: “Three strikes and I’m out?”

But she wasn’t the only one at risk, as Charlene later snapped at Brenda for giggling her way through a segment about her “mystery man”. Teasing that his identity would finally be exposed, she snapped at Brenda: “I’m actually gonna ban Brenda from this programme if she doesn’t stop giggling. I love you though.”

It turned out Brenda’s man wasn’t even real – she’d “manifested” him so she can bring a real gentleman into her life. Brenda argued that good men only come around when she’s dating someone, so she’s invented her own boyfriend in the meantime.

Coleen Nolan was quick to snap at Charlene White
“I’m going to end it there, because I really don’t know where else I can go with that one,” Charlene told her – drawing an abrupt end to the ITV daytime show.

Elsewhere on the show, Natalie was keen to explain the advice the late Dame Barbara Windsor gave her while working on EastEnders. But things went awry as Charlene exposed a “private” chat they’d had in the green room.

Charlene said: “She could be tough with you without saying a word. Like, if you’d had a night out when you were working the next day?”

Natalie fired back: “Thank you for that! It was a private conversation in the green room! But I remember going out with H from Steps one night – it was early 2000s, maybe very late 90s.

“I came into work and it was in the days when EastEnders stars were on the front of papers, it was a big thing back then. I remember walking in and me and H from Steps were on the front of The Sun. I remember walking past and seeing Barbara with a paper.

“I was like, ‘I have been out but I am on time!’ but I don’t think I ever did it again!” she confessed.

Former Love Islander Oliva Attwood has hinted at a return to I’m A Celebrity after having ‘chats’ with ITV following her shock exit just 24 hours into last year’s series

Olivia Attwood has hinted at a return to the I’m A Celebrity camp as she revealed she’s “had chats” with the producers. The former Love Island star has been in talks to make a comeback after she was forced to quit last year’s show after just one day.

The 32-year-old left the jungle for medical reasons, much her own disappointment. Yet Olivia could be heading back Down Under following her early departure. Appearing on Loose Women, Olivia was asked by the panel if she would make a return. She cryptically replied: “We’ve had chats”, leaving the audience to let out a loud: “Oooh!” in excitement.

The reality TV star sparked concerns that she was ‘dangerously anaemic’ following medical tests, and as a result, ITV bosses decided that her time in the jungle had to come to an end. Viewers were quick to speculate over why Olivia had to leave the show, with some claiming pregnancy may have been the reason for her shock departure. The former Love Island star hit out at the rumour, describing the false claim as ‘misogynistic’.

Olivia Attwood was in the jungle for 24 hours ( 
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Olivia confirmed that the drama came about as a result of a routine blood test, which all campmates undergo randomly throughout the course of the show – and unfortunately for Olivia her test showed she was dangerously anaemic, as well as having low sodium and potassium levels, which sadly aren’t conducive to jungle life.

“The results were really, really low when they put them into their reader and they consulted with another doctor off site,” she explained. “I had those bloods done in England before I left, and they were fine. I was confused and of course very, very worried. I was so scared, I was like “what the hell is wrong with me?’. ‘They couldn’t give me an answer, they just told me that they had to get me to the hospital immediately.”

Appearing on This Morning after she made a return back to the UK, Olivia admitted she didn’t watch much of the I’m A Celebrity series following her departure from camp – confessing it was all quite “sad” given her dramatic exit. The This Morning presenters then asked the star if she would be willing to fly Down Under once again and have another go at the experience.

Olivia didn’t give a definite answer as she cited logistical issues and prior filming commitments as reasons why she may be unable to return – but admitting she would “love to” head into the jungle again. She was disappointed to not have chance to grill shamed former Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the show last year as she left before he arrived. However, Olivia may get chance to show her take-no-prisoners attitude if she and Boris Johnson head into the I’m A Celebrity camp this year.

With both in talks to head to the jungle, Oliva said: “I’d take him to task because I’m naturally inquisitive… I’m naturally gobby.” The newlywed reckons the first thing she would quiz Johnson about is his terrible hair. She added: “I mean, Jesus… who’s the hairdresser? And why do they hate you?!”

“If you’ve got someone you can ask interesting questions to… like, there’s nothing else to do. I would welcome them to challenge me in the same way.” Olivia confirmed she is in talks about going back to the jungle after her stint was “cut short” last year. She said: “I owe it to myself and the viewers to finish that experience, but it’s a big chunk out of your life. My diary, in the next six months, has not got many days that aren’t accounted for. It’s a ‘let’s see what we can do’ situation.”

Charlene White was given a warning on Loose Women today after the group discussed their anxieties about timekeeping, where Charlene confessed she was late for work today

Charlene White was given a ‘warning’ on Loose Women today by her co-star.

The ITV news presenter and Loose Women panellist was leading the show today, where she discussed timekeeping with the other three panellists – Coleen Nolan, Brenda Edwards and EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy. As they chatted about anxiety around keeping time, Natalie admitted she was there for the show really early – whilst Charlene said she showed up late.

That led to Charlene being ‘reprimanded’ by one of her colleagues, who joked that she she should be given a “warning” for turning up late to the show. Coleen then admitted she finds it annoying when people are late for work due to things in their control, before Charlene continued to insist that her reason for being late wasn’t in her control.

Charlene was issued a warning on Loose Women today ( 
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Meanwhile, earlier in the show, Charlene and the panel celebrated her birthday, which she spent camping.

Speaking about her special surprise, she said: “This is 44. And I ended up camping for it. Which is VERY unlike me! Thanks for all the really lovely birthday messages, DM’s, calls, texts, Stories etc. yesterday!

“I’ve had zero signal for days, as my birthday fell on the same weekend as Alfie’s class camping trip. And it turns out the reception is rubbish in the countryside. The wonderful parents in Alfie’s class and Andy threw a surprise birthday party for me yesterday afternoon, complete with decorations, presents, and my favourite drink. There were 24 families on the trip so it was quite an undertaking, and I’m super thankful. And the sun even shone. Woo-hoo!”

Charlene previously opened up about working with the Loose Women panel. She told The Mirror: “It’s a bunch of mates having a laugh. A lot of times they cut back to the studio after an ad break and we’re all still laughing… I’m lucky to work with an incredible bunch of women. We all have fun… Every morning we have our meeting together, it’s a room full of joy and laughter… It’s a room full of friendship and a room full of compassion, we care a lot about each other.”

From Nick Knowles asking if he could drive home after being presented with a driving ban, to Martin Roberts describing his failed driving ban appeal as ‘a terrible day for asthma sufferers’, we look at the TV stars and their brushes with the law

Some of Britain’s biggest names have found themselves being talked about for all the wrong reasons over the years. Away from appearing on our TV screens on some of the nation’s favourite daytime TV programmes, several big names have made unwanted cameos in a court.

Earlier this week, Loose Women presenter Coleen Nolan fined almost £1,000 and handed six penalty points on her licence after being caught speeding earlier this month. The former singer isn’t the only famous figure to have a brush with the law when it comes to driving offences – with some stars presenting unique reasons when pleading to be let off with a lighter ban or fine.

Nick Knowles jokingly asked if he could drive home after being given a driving ban in court ( 
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Nick Knowles was banned from driving for six months in June 2019 after he was caught speeding while on his phone. The 60-year-old TV presenter, best known for his work on BBC show DIY SOS, was also fined more than £1,300 at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court. He went on to describe the ban as “a wake-up call”.

A court heard that the former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! contestant was driving at 85mph in his Range Rover when he was caught by a police mobile speed camera on the A417 Brockworth bypass. Nick told judges that he had not used the hands-free kit inside his car because of a “dodgy power lead”.

As the Who Dares Wins presenter already had six points on his licence, the six points added after this offence took him to the 12 point limit required for a ban. Presiding justice Andrew Hill told Nick: “We take into account that you have shown remorse. We will disqualify you from driving today and you will be disqualified from driving for six months. From this moment in time, you are not able to drive any motor vehicle in any public place.”

Nick then asked: “I can drive home, right?” After being told no, he couldn’t drive himself home from court, the TV presenter then said: “I’m joking.” Nick was also fined £666 for speeding and £666 for using his mobile phone, with a victim surcharge of £66 and prosecution costs of £85.

Speaking after the case, the BBC presenter stated: “For me, this was a wake-up call and me putting my phone in the boot of my car now stops the temptation. The six-month ban was appropriate because to give anything else would be giving me special privilege.”

Martin Roberts

‘This is a bad day for me. But it is also a terrible day for asthma sufferers’ ( 
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Martin Roberts was banned from driving and fined thousands of pounds in 2019 after failing to undergo a police drink-drive test. The Homes Under The Hammer presenter taken to Keynsham Police Centre on Ashmead Road on November 24 2018 where he was required to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, according to court papers seen by Somerset Live.

The TV star, who appeared on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2016, pleaded not guilty to failing to provide a sample ‘without reasonable excuse to do so’ at Bath Magistrates’ Court in 2019. On March 27 he was found guilty and fined £3,461 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £120 and prosecution costs of £930. Martin was banned from driving for 23 months.

Speaking in 2019, Martin’s lawyer Charles Knapper said: “Mr Roberts was convicted despite the evidence from a medical expert that he suffers from certain medical conditions that were likely to have prevented him from giving a sample. Mr Roberts maintains that he failed to give a sample only as a result of those medical conditions and is in the process of lodging an appeal. It would therefore be inappropriate to comment further until after the appeal has been heard.”

Martin’s appeal case was later dismissed by recorder Noel Casey, who retained the sentence and imposed £520 costs, telling the TV presenter: “We accept the appellant suffers from asthma but not to an extent much greater than many other sufferers.”

Speaking to Bristol Live following his failed appeal, Martin said: “This is a bad day for me. But it is also a terrible day for asthma sufferers. How can it be fair that someone that has a lifelong history of asthma, that declares that asthma to police, is only offered a breathylser test that involves exhaling effectively – and is not offered any alternative way of providing a sample – such as giving blood or urine?”

Kay Burley

Kay Burley was taken off air for six months after breaking lockdown laws ( 
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Kay Burley was taken off air at Sky News for six months in December 2020 after hosting a birthday party that broke coronavirus regulations earlier that year. Sky’s political editor, Beth Rigby, and the north of England correspondent Inzamam Rashid also agreed to stay off air for three months.

All three journalists remained on full pay throughout their break from TV screens, which was characterised as “agreed” absences rather than suspensions. In an email to colleagues at the time, Kay said she was “really very sorry” for her actions and described herself as “an idiot”.

The journalist, who is a presenter on Sky News and hosts Kay Burley, the breakfast slot on the channel, also published a statement on Twitter that said: “It doesn’t matter that I thought I was Covid-compliant on a recent social event. The fact is I was wrong, I made a big mistake, and I am sorry. I very much look forward to being able to continue my 32-year career with Sky when I return.”

Kay was taken off air in December after her 60th birthday party in London, which was then under tier 2 restrictions. The broadcaster had been part of a group that dined at two tables in one venue and then visited another before a group of four went back to her house. Kay returned to Sky News on 7 June

Jamelia

Jamelia cried in court before being handed a 45 day driving ban ( 
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Jamelia, who sat on the Loose Women panel between 2013 and 2016, cried in court in 2014 after it emerged that she had been driving around without insurance. The Superstar singer, 42, admitted in Redditch Magistrates Court she thought her insurance would renew automatically.

The Brit Award-winning singer was stopped by police on the A491 next to Bromsgrove on August 24 2013, where officers also discovered two of Jamelia’s tyres had insufficient tread and another with a lump, bulge or tear. Jamelia was later given a 45 days driving ban, ordered to pay a fine of £455 and £60 in court costs.

Appearing in court, the mum-of-four cried in the dock and appealed to the magistrates not to ban her from driving as she had no family or friends that could drive her children to school. She unsuccessfully argued she could not afford to pay the £70 taxi fee for both of her children to travel to school and back each day.

The Hollyoaks actress argued that as a self-employed entertainer she had to budget her earnings as she was never sure when her next pay cheque would be. Jamelia made no comment as she left Redditch Magistrates Court after being informed she would be unable to get behind the wheel of a car for 45 days.

Coleen Nolan

Coleen Nolan has been fined almost £1,000 and handed six penalty points on her licence after being caught speeding. The Loose Women star, 58, had been driving her Toyota on Preston New Road in Blackpool, Lancs when she broke the 30mph speed limit on July 8.

She initially pled not guilty but changed her plea to guilty on the day of the trial at Preston Magistrates’ Courts on July 21. In addition to the £900 fine and points on her licence, she must also pay a £360 surcharge to fund victim services and £150 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.

The TV personality, who has appeared on Loose Women on and off since 2000, shared earlier this month that she had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on her shoulder and melanoma on her face.