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Jeremy Clarkson has gone on a furious rant against cancel culture as he defended under-fire stars Gino D’Acampo, Wynne Evans, and Gregg Wallace.

Italian TV chef Gino, 48, known for his cheeky on-screen persona, is now at the centre allegations from dozens of people who describe his alleged conduct over the past 12 years as ‘distressing,’ ‘unacceptable,’ and even ‘horrendous’.

Meanwhile, disgraced TV presenter Gregg has been accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by several women he has worked with and Wynne Evans is facing backlash for a vile comment he made towards Strictly star Janette Manrara.

Amid the controversy, the former Top Gear host, 64, made his feelings clear as he flocked to the defence of the three stars, claiming they hadn’t done anything ‘illegal’.

Writing in The Sun, he argued: ‘None of them is accused of doing something illegal. They just said something or did something which someone found offensive.

‘And that’s that. It doesn’t even have to be a current misdemeanour. It’s getting to the point where, soon, only Monty Don will be left.’

Jeremy Clarkson issued a furious rant against cancel culture on Saturday as he defended under fire stars Gino D’Acampo, Wynne Evans and Gregg Wallace

The former Top Gear host, 64, let people know his take on the trio being ‘cancelled’ in his latest column for The Sun (Gino pictured)

He claimed that the TV stars have been left out ‘on the scrapheap’ with no chance for a ‘trial’ or to ‘mount a defence’.

‘That’s bad enough when you get fired from a job stacking shelves, but when you have a household face and you are catapulted into oblivion it’s a very different kettle of fish,’ he added.

Gino has ‘firmly denied’ the allegations made against him, saying they were ‘simply not in my nature’ and describing them as ‘deeply upsetting’.

Two episodes of Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South, were due to be shown on ITVBe between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, but were replaced by an episode of Abbey Clancy: Celebrity Homes amid the controversy.

ITV also dropped Family Fortunes, hosted by Gino, and replaced it with Wheel of Fortune with Graham Norton on ITV2 last week and again at the same time on Monday evening.

Sources told MailOnline that ITV began to ease out Gino in the wake of the scandal that engulfed the BBC over MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace.

Disgraced TV presenter Gregg has been accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by several women he has worked with, including a Celebrity MasterChef contestant.

The MasterChef judge, 60, has strenuously denied the allegations against him, which include making inappropriate s3xually suggestive comments to female co-workers.

In a statement via his legal team at the time, they said: ‘It is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a s3xually harassing nature.’

Amid the controversy, the former Top Gear host, 64, made his feelings clear as he flocked to the defence of the three stars, claiming they hadn’t done anything ‘illegal’

Disgraced TV presenter Gregg has been accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by several women he has worked with, including a Celebrity MasterChef contestant

Meanwhile, Wynne Evans is under fire for a vile comment he made towards Strictly star Janette Manrara

Meanwhile, Wynne Evans was recorded crudely suggesting a three-way s3x session with presenter Janette, using the hugely demeaning term ‘spit roast’. Janette did not make a complaint against the singer.

Wynne agreed with the BBC to step away from the Strictly live tour and any other work commitments to ‘take some time out’ as the inappropriate jibe looks set to sink his entire career.

Now, the Go Compare star is reportedly planning to ‘take the BBC to a tribunal’ over his ‘unfair treatment’ after he left the Strictly tour.

It has been claimed the s3xual remark didn’t come as a surprise to those in his circle as the comment was ‘known to many of the professionals and  celebrities taking part in the tour’.

According to The Sun, the phrase was ‘widely remarked on and laughed at during the tour and became something that was regularly bandied about’, before Wynne was caught.

Friends of the Welsh opera singer told the publication that Wynne is ‘incredibly upset’ no one jumped to defend him publicly in light of the ‘long-running joke’.

A friend told The Sun: ‘Wynne loves to fill silences. He is a funny person by nature and when you are with him he will crack jokes left, right and centre.

‘Some are on the knuckle but it’s nothing worse than anything any 50-something-year-old bloke would say.

MailOnline contacted Wynne’s representatives and the BBC for comment at the time.

Now, the Go Compare star is reportedly planning to ‘take the BBC to a tribunal’ over his ‘unfair treatment’ after he left the Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Jeremy isn’t the only  celebrity who has come out in support of the stars, particularly Gino.

John Barowman has claimed TV producers would have encouraged some of Gino’s antics by ‘s3xualising’ the way he appeared on shows.

The actor, 57, said certain television segments – such as when Gino cooked naked apart from an apron on This Morning in 2011 – were likely suggested by producers and likely sparked other behaviour now deemed inappropriate.

John, who has struggled to get work in the industry after allegations of s3xual harassment dating back to as early as 2008 surfaced, revealed he has not got any work in the pipeline due to the ‘false allegations’ against himself.

He told The Mirror: ‘No, you won’t see me. Nothing lies ahead for me because of all the c**p that was said about me, which is not true.

‘It’s the same with Gino D’Acampo at the moment, which is unfortunate because they’re the ones who – the TV shows, and I use this as example – like the one where he’s on the TV show and he’s standing there cooking in an apron but he’s naked.

‘Now he didn’t decide to do that. Production asked him to do it. So they’re s3xualising him in the same way as when I was on camera, and they would do something like, “You gotten be naked. You’ve got to do this”.

John went on to suggest it is hypocritical of producers to encourage this atmosphere of ‘having a laugh’ and then claiming they were not on board with it later down the line.

And Jeremy isn’t the only one to come out in support of the stars, particularly Gino – who has been hit by ‘over 40’ allegations

John Barowman has claimed that TV producers would have encouraged some of Gino’s antics by ‘s3xualising’ the way he appeared on shows

He added: ‘Once that all dies out maybe [I will be back on TV].’

Presenter Richard Osman also waded in on the scandal surrounding the Italian TV chef, insisting people only lose their jobs when there is a ‘pattern of behaviours’.

Speaking on his podcast The Rest Is Entertainment, Richard said: ‘People do not lose their job because they said a couple of things a couple of times.

‘It’s a pattern of behaviours, it’s upset a number of people over a number of years.

‘There has to be a whole series of things that happen it has to go on long enough and for it to be tiresome enough.’

Gino has been rocked by ‘over 40’ allegations of s3xually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour over a 12-year period – claims which he denies.

One woman has claimed that her 2018 complaints about Gino were not acted upon by ITV, while This Morning staff allegedly raised concerns about him a decade ago.

Now, it has been reported that ITV are under ‘increasing pressure’ to explain Gino’s actions and why further action wasn’t taken against him, according to The Sun.

One woman has claimed that her 2018 complaints about Gino were not acted upon by ITV, while This Morning staff allegedly raised concerns about him a decade ago

In response, ITV told MailOnline that ‘where a complaint is made to ITV or serious concerns raised, we will look into it, and if we find that something inappropriate has happened, we will take action’.

Those complaining about of Gino’s alleged behaviour have accused ITV and other production companies of ‘furiously protecting’ the presenter for fear of losing financial investment.

A previous statement by ITV said: ‘All of the concerns and complaints raised by those who have spoken to ITN [the producer of ITV News] describe behaviour which is inappropriate and unacceptable.

‘Most were not reported to ITV at the time. Where issues have been raised with ITV action has been taken.’

Celebrity Big Brother star Ella Rae Wise’s mum, Sonia, revealed why The Only Way Is Essex star Ella appears to have been ‘holding back’ in the ITV show’s famous house

Ella Rae Wise’s mum shares why CBB star is ‘holding back’ in heartbreaking struggle(Image: Instagram)

Housemate Ella Rae Wise’s mother has shared the reason the Celebrity Big Brother star has been ‘holding back’ in the house. The 24-year-old TOWIE star had a few struggles in the house as axed housemate Mickey Rourke made a vile sexual comment towards her and fans believed there was a feud brewing between her and Chris Hughes.

While there’s been no big argument, Ella has repeatedly called out Love Island star Chris to her housemates for the past week. She seemed upset about them not spending any time together before accusing the TV personality and JoJo Siwa of separating themselves from everyone else.

Ella’s mum shared why she’s ‘holding back’(Image: REX/Shutterstock for Big Brother)

Her mum Sonia revealed Ella is simply terrified of getting hurt as she was bullied in school. Speaking to MailOnline, she said: “Ella had some difficult times at school. She was bullied really badly which was heartbreaking to see as a mum.

“I think that’s why she holds back when she first meets people, as she doesn’t want to get hurt.” Furthermore, Ella struggled in school because of her dyslexia.

Meanwhile, she “couldn’t be prouder” of her daughter and “how far she has come in life”. On a recent episode of CBB, Ella claimed she couldn’t get closer to Chris due to his past relationship with her pal, Olivia Attwood.

Sonia said Ella was bullied at school(Image: ITV)

Olivia and Chris got together after meeting on Love Island in series three, which aired in 2017. The romance didn’t end on the best of terms, and Ella claimed her friendship with Olivia was behind her feelings towards Chris.

She overheard Chris mentioning Olivia on the show on Wednesday night, before claiming this is why she “couldn’t connect” with Chris, because she and Olivia were friends. She then appeared to call out Chris with a dig about his past, saying that “people change”.

Shaking her head initially, she was shown speaking to Danny Beard but there was no audio. She was then heard saying: “That’s really hard cos I actually do know her and that’s why I can’t connect with him. But people change, it was years ago.”

However, some fans weren’t buying her excuse and took to social media to call her out. Taking to X, one fan said: “What I find crazy is that Ella was talking about how she was wanted to connect with Chris and how she thought she would…but then said to Danny tonight that she is friends with Olivia and would find it difficult to be friends with Chris. Girl what!?”

Another viewer said: “Ella pretending she doesn’t get on with Chris because of Olivia.

One fan added: “So Ella’s new excuse as to why she doesn’t like Chris is because she knows Olivia… Lol as if she wasn’t pining after him for a showmance.”

Kerry Katona has teased plans to quit the UK after stating that Thailand is her “happy place” and feels the time is right to move there forever

Kerry Katona breaks down in tears as she teases plans to quit UK(Image: @kerrykatona7/Instagram)

Kerry Katona has named Thailand as her “happy place” and has dropped her biggest hint yet that she will quit the UK to live there. The reality star shared an emotional video in which she spoke about her desire to move her five children to Asia after spending time at a retreat in Koh Samui.

The 44-year-old was heading to the airport but has vowed that she was not done with Thailand yet and has plans to be back, on a maybe more permanent basis.

Kerry is looking to start a business with Bryan Lunt and she shared the view in the clip as she prepared to board the plane for the flight home. Speaking to the camera, Kerry said: “Bryan’s done this to me on purpose, I know he has… I’m gonna cry again.”

Kerry Katona has declared Thailand her ‘happy place’(Image: @kerrykatona7/Instagram)

Tearful Kerry said: “It’s gonna be my new project, and I cannot even explain to you about the energy of what it’s like here.” She joked that Bryan had taken her to a scenic place before the airport on purpose to add to her desire to move to Thailand.

She said: “I’m supposed to be going to the b****d airport! It’s just stunning. This is where we’re going to be building a new resort.” Kerry then added to her followers: “Can you feel it? I can feel it already.”

The reality star then showed more of the are as she walked around, saying that this was a “special” place and that she was planning to bring something “different” to the area, especially to the offering at nearby resort, The Beach Samui.

Kerry Katona shows off the views as she plans a new business(Image: @kerrykatona7/Instagram)

Kerry enthused: “This is going to be amazing, and we’re literally in the jungle. You see those steps? 200 steps, we went up there last time. I’m going to cry again… I just feel this is where I belong, I really do.”

The reality star said on an Instagram Story that this was her ‘happy place’ and she was reluctant to leave. Kerry has been embracing body and soul since splitting from her partner of six years, Ryan Mahoney, just before Christmas. She arrived at Beach Samui nine weeks ago, which is the first licensed hotel to offer cannabis-integrated therapies in Asia.

Kerry returned there last week and has told her followers that she was looking to have a boob reduction and have an uplift instead. Speaking to The Mirror, Kerry said: “I just want my own boobs back. I don’t want massive boobs or anything really fake, just my boobs again…

“I’ve noticed this happens when I’m single – I seem to lose weight every time and then I put it back on when I’m with someone.” Kerry added: “I’d like them a bit bigger and an uplift, something that looks natural.”

Prince Harry put future wife Meghan Markle at ease during a tense Commonwealth celebration in 2018, two months before their wedding and as one of her first official events as a member of the royal family

Touching footage of Prince Harry making then-fiancée Meghan Markle laugh in the middle of an official state event. The 40-year-old Prince and the 43-year-old Suits actress tied-the-knot in May 2018 – and two months earlier had attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.

Among those performing at the state event – which was devised to celebrate the member states of the Commonwealth – was One Direction star Liam Payne; who tragically died last year at the age of 31. Performing alongside two acoustic guitarists at the 2018 event, Liam sang a cover version of the John Mayer hit Waiting on the World to Change.

After completing his performance, Liam fist-bumped his fellow musicians while the royal family and a large number of dignitaries watched on. The service was the first time Meghan had taken part in an official event with the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 at the age of 96.

Royal Correspondent have noted that the American actress appeared nervous during the event – but Harry was able to effortlessly bring a smile to her face. After Liam finished singing, he turned to his future wife and sarcastically raised his eyebrows – sending her into fits of laughter.

Harry and Meghan have had something of an awkward relationship with the royal family in the years since – having quit their royal duties and turned their backs on the UK in 2020 to begin a new life in the USA. In 2023, Harry released his shocking memoir, Spare, which shone a negative light on the royal family.

Prince Harry makes wife Meghan Markle crack up during official state event(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

A friend of the prince previously told the Daily Mail that Harry was regarded as the “resident joker” of the family and he had grown tired of the fact others in the family allegedly rolled their eyes at him when he tried to contribute ideas to how the family should operate. They told the publication: “They believe Harry’s outspoken remarks may have been triggered because previously his voice and opinions were rarely heard within the Royal Family.”

Meghan has also revealed her own struggles to adapt to life at the top of the class system of the UK and said she found life “challenging” when she was pregnant with her first child, Prince Archie. She told ITV News at Ten anchor Tom Bradby previously: “Any woman, especially when they’re pregnant, you’re really vulnerable and so that was made really challenging.”

The interview made headlines as Tom asked Meghan how she was feeling – and she was taken by surprise by the simple question. She declared at the time: “Thank you for asking, because not many people have asked if I’m OK, but it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes.”

Tom then asked: “And the answer is, would it be fair to say, not really OK?” – prompting Meghan to reply: “Yes.”

Prince Harry and Meghan tied the knot in 2018(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)

In 2021, Meghan drew further attention when she revealed she had suicidal thoughts while living within the royal family. In a startling interview with talk show icon Oprah Winfrey, the Duchess of Sussex explained that she “just didn’t want to be alive anymore.”

Discussing her heartbreaking confession last year, Meghan told Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning that she hoped her honesty could help save the lives of others.

She explained: “When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey — certainly part of mine — is being able to be really open about it.

“I really scraped the surface on my experience, but I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way and I would never want someone else to be making those sort of plans and I would never want someone else to not be believed.”

Meghan added: “If me voicing what I have overcome will save someone or encourage someone in their life to really, genuinely check in on them and not assume that the appearance is good so everything is OK, then that’s worth it. I’ll take a hit for that.”

Elizabeth Hurley seemingly confirmed her new relationship as she shared a snap of her kissing a huge country singer – and he appears to have got her son’s seal of approval

Elizabeth Hurley hinted at a new relationship(Image: Getty Images)

Elizabeth Hurley got tongues wagging with her latest snap as she teased a budding new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus. The actress, 59, might be hoping she doesn’t end up with an achy breaky heart at the end of everything after sharing a kiss with a music legend.

Taking to Instagram, Liz is seen beaming as Billy Ray Cyrus, 63, pecked her on the cheek. The duo were leaning up against a wooden fence for for the snap. Liz looked in her element as she posed in a chequered blue flannel shirt that was lowly buttoned. She paired the top with faded blue jeans and a straw cowboy hat.

Billy Ray was seen holding a large stick as he rested with one foot on the fence. He wore a denim shirt and striped pants, while accessorising with a headband showing off green bunny ears.

Elizabeth Hurley seemingly confirmed she is dating Billy Ray Cyrus(Image: @elizabethhurley1/instagram)

Liz simply captioned her post: “Happy Easter,” alongside a red love heart emoji. The post was met with huge surprise from her followers.

Among those taking to the comments section was fellow actress Melissa Gilbert, who wrote: “Wait…what? Hallie Rose added: “The couple we didn’t know we needed,” while Ann Curoso said: “Awe! Billy Ray Bunny! Happy Easter!” Her best pal Trinny Woodall also wrote: “Happy Easter, my darling. I hope you’re having the best time,” alongside an emoji blowing a love heart kiss.

The apparent relationship also seemed to get Liz’s son’s seal of approval. Damian Hurley simply sent two emojis to his mum; one party face emoji and one love heart. Damian is Liz’s only child from her brief relationship with Steve Bing, who she met shortly after her split with Hugh Grant in 2000.

The American businessman and film producer initially denied paternity of his son and they didn’t have much of a relationship, with reports even suggesting they never met. However, Damian and mum Liz continue to have a strong bond.

The link up comes almost a year after Billy Ray’s split from ex-wife Firerose. Billy Ray and Aussie musician Firerose, 25 – real name Joanna Rosie Hodges – got engaged in August 2022, before tying the knot in October 2023. However, there was quickly trouble in paradise and just months later, in May 2024, he filed for a divorce. The process was finalised in August last year.

Billy Ray Cyrus and his famous family(Image: AFP/Getty Images)

As well as his relationship woes, Billy Ray has been having family troubles. In February, he is thought to have extended an olive branch to daughter Miley Cyrus amid the drama between the family. It’s thought that Miley has been estranged from Billy Ray for some time, while his son Trace Cyrus recently said he “barely recognises” his father following his support of Donald Trump.

After President Trump’s inauguration, which saw the country singer perform, Trace wrote on social media: “Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you. […] Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years but you’ve pushed all of us away.

“Noah desperately has wanted you to be a part of her life and you haven’t even been there for her. That’s your baby girl. She deserves better. Somehow just like me she still idolizes you though.”

Miley has also been open about her relationship with her dad. She explained: “He has a relationship and a foot on the ground to like the real and to nature and he always did, even when he was super famous. I’m grateful for being able to watch him ahead of me. He’s almost like given me this map. And there’s a map of what to do and what not to do, and he’s guided me on both.”

It has been announced that Prince William’s Earthshot Prize has appointed Jason Knauf – who recently gave a bombshell TV interview about his time working at Kensington Palace – as its new CEO

Prince William with Jason Knauf, the new CEO of the Earthshot Prize (Image: PA)

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize has handed a top job to his former royal aide who was at the centre of the Meghan Markle bullying claims. It has been revealed that Jason Knauf has now been appointed the CEO of the Earthshot Prize, as former executive Hannah Jones has decided to step down from the position after four years leading the environmental project.

Mr Knauf previously worked at Kensington Palace for both Prince Harry and Meghan, as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales, as their communications secretary. He hit headlines when it emerged he made a bullying complaint against Meghan – emailing his concerns to William’s then-private secretary, in an apparent attempt to force Buckingham Palace to protect staff. Meghan has always strenuously denied the allegations, with her team branding them a “calculated smear campaign”.

Mr Knauf previously worked at Kensington Palace (Image: REUTERS)

He was formerly chief executive of William and Kate’s Royal Foundation, stepping down at the end of 2021 and helped oversee the launch of the Foundation’s Earthshot Prize – William’s £50 million environmental prize, now an independent charity, which recognises solutions, ideas and technologies that “repair the planet”.

The future king is the driving force behind the annual environmental competition, which staged its last awards ceremony in Cape Town in November, after prize-giving events were held in Singapore in 2023, Boston in 2022 and the inaugural event at London’s Alexandra Palace in 2021.

Speaking about the change, William, who is also president of the Earthshot Prize, said: “As the first CEO, Hannah has built The Prize into a world -class organisation with an incredible team delivering an annual Prize, powering a platform for speeding solutions to scale and catalysing a movement to encourage young people, spark imaginations and infuse urgent optimism across the world.

“As we look ahead to the future of The Prize and the urgent work needed to scale more inspiring solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, I look forward to working with Jason to chart the course for the next five years of The Earthshot Prize and beyond.”

William at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town last year(Image: PA)

Mr Knauf’s appointment comes just weeks after he gave a rare public interview where he broke his silence on the Meghan bullying row and the media storm. Speaking on 60 Minutes Australia, he explained how he wouldn’t “change anything”.

He explained: “I think it, it’s tough, but it’s probably quite good. You know someone who has been helping other people through how to deal with the public eye. You probably had to take your own medicine sometimes.

“You can’t choose just to take the fun stuff in any job. And that applies to the Prince and Princess [of Wales] as well as everyone else working for them. So I wouldn’t change anything.” When asked if he had any regrets from his time in the role, he replied: “No, it’s not what I would’ve sought, but you know, at the end of the day, you get to do an amazing job. You’ve got to take everything that comes with it.”

Also in the interview, Mr Knauf revealed that William was at his ‘lowest” after Kate was diagnosed with cancer. Both the King and the Princess of Wales were treated for cancer last year. Kate is now in remission and Charles is having ongoing treatment. He said: “Within a couple of weeks if you’re Prince William, you find out that both your wife and your father have cancer. I couldn’t believe it.”

Describing a phone call with William about Kate’s diagnosis, which was made public in March last year, Mr Knauf said: “It was awful, absolutely awful. It’s the lowest I’ve ever seen him. But the problem was that all this crazy conspiracy theory stuff kicked off in the background, online. ‘Was she really ill?’.

“But they didn’t want to say yet that she had cancer because they hadn’t told the children and they were still working through how to tell the children.” Mr Knauf said what he used to talk about the ‘most’ in the past with William was “how he and the princess were going to prepare their children for life in the public eye”.

He added: “His childhood in front of the media was quite difficult at times, and he knew that he was going to be raising his kids to deal with social media and mobile phones and all of that stuff.”

A royal biographer has claimed that the Duchess of Sussex has one desire after being ‘constantly humiliated’. It comes as the writer alleges that the couple are at a ‘crisis point’

 

Meghan Markle is said to have ‘one desire’ after royal ‘humiliation’ that Prince Harry ‘doesn’t understand’(Image: Netflix)

Meghan Markle has one huge ambition after being ‘constantly humiliated’, according to one author who is fascinated by the Sussexes.

Royal and celebrity biographer Tom Bower has teased more sensational disclosures about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in another tell-all, following his explosive book about the royal couple in 2022. Bower suggests that Harry and Meghan are embroiled in ongoing conflicts that ‘drive them towards vengeance’. He also states that Harry yearns for a reconciliation with the Royal Family and his father, King Charles, but Meghan has other priorities.

Bower believes that the duo’s union is at a tipping point following their dramatic exit from royal duties to start anew in California. According to the author, this has led the Duchess to seek a different professional path to her royal husband, something he supposedly ‘doesn’t understand’. The writer claims: “They have a crisis, Meghan wants to be a billionaire celebrity and Harry doesn’t understand that world, other than [understanding that] Meghan wants to be famous.

‘Meghan wants to be a billionaire celebrity and Harry doesn’t understand that world’, the royal biographer claimed (Image: Getty Images)

“He’s spent his whole life never having a penny in his pocket. He’s never regularly travelled on the Tube, never had to worry about having a car or a job. So he doesn’t understand where she’s coming from, which is that she worked phenomenally hard, struggled hard, and was constantly humiliated, and wants the security of finance and status.”

He continued: “She hasn’t got the status she craves, she hasn’t got the pulling power. He’s stuck in California clinging on to his royal status, as is she. Harry’s thinking is of reconciliation. That’s just totally unrealistic. There is zero chance of reconciliation because there is irreconcilable anger on the part of William and Kate.”

Bower’s initial book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors, was published in 2022. His plans for a sequel come as Harry grapples with a severe fallout at his Sentebale charity, which he established in 2006 in honour of his mother, Princess Diana.

He recently made a legal bid to ensure his family’s right to taxpayer funded security protection while in the UK. Bower, who has also penned unauthorised biographies on Tony Blair, Mohammed Al-Fayed and the Beckhams, alleged that Harry and Meghan have been deeply affected.

Bower said, ‘They have both been wounded’(Image: Dominic Lipinski – Pool/Getty Images)

He commented: “They have both been wounded, and what’s fascinating about them is they don’t stop fighting back. And the fight back is just as important as their survival.

“This battle for survival and the fight for revenge is increasing by the week. A lot of people were sceptical of the first book and couldn’t quite believe it. Now more are converted to what I discovered then, and they’ll be fascinated by what I’ve discovered now. So much has changed over the last three years and so many new things have come out about them.”

Bower’s first book was published a year after the bombshell TV interview of Harry and Meghan with Oprah Winfrey. The book includes claims such as the Queen feeling relieved when Meghan did not attend Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021, and that the Duchess had an “abrasive” attitude and high demands towards her royal staff.

Lorraine was brought to a halt on ITV today as host Christine Lampard cut back to Good Morning Britain, where hosts Ranvir Singh and Richard Madeley announced Pope Francis’ death

ITV chatshow Lorraine was dramatically cut short today by Christine Lampard as the presenter announced the death of Pope Francis. The Catholic figure died aged 88 today, with Cardinal Kevin Ferrell announcing the sad news at 7:30am.

Christine was midway through an interview with Pilgrimage star Harry Clark when she was forced to interrupt him. Lorraine was then taken off air, with Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh and Richard Madeley taking over to deliver the breaking news.

While Harry was speaking about filming the BBC Two show, Christine halted him to say: “Harry, I’m sorry, we’re just going to interrupt you just for a moment. Interestingly, we’re talking about Pilgrimage as well as faith and belief.

“We’ve just been told there is breaking news in the last few minutes from the Vatican. We’re going to head back to Richard and Ranvir at Good Morning Britain.”

Richard and Ranvir then took over, telling viewers: “Christine, thank you so much. as you say, we do have some breaking news from Rome. The Vatican has just announced the death of Pope Francis.”

Richard then read out the statement from Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, which read: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7.35am, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.

“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”

ITV cut back to Lorraine after 15 minutes of GMB’s coverage, with Lorraine resuming her chat with Harry Clarke.

The feud between Brooklyn Beckham and his younger brother Romeo caused such a strain on the family, David’s 50th birthday looks set to be anything but a family affair

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz may be absent from David’s 50th birthday amid feud with Romeo

The Beckhams have always prided themselves on their enviable close relationship with their children and the tight bond shared among the siblings. But now, with David Beckham’s 50th birthday looming, it looks as though the fall out between Brooklyn and Romeo remains unresolved, leaving many to assume the eldest son of David and Victoria, will be absent from the celebration.

The rift is believed to be centred around Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull, who reportedly dated Brooklyn nearly nine years ago.

According to media outlets across the pond, Brooklyn and Nicola allegedly believe Kim does not have the right intentions when it comes to dating Romeo. However, Victoria is said to adore Kim and Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel.

And this is why the couple who tied the knot in lavish ceremony in 2022, have been noticeably absent from family gatherings and David’s landmark birthday may be another family occasion to add to the list.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz may be absent from David’s 50th birthday amid feud with Romeo(Image: brooklynpeltzbeckham/Instagram)

Adding insult to injury, neither Brooklyn or Nicola publicly wished Victoria a happy 51st birthday last Thursday, which is highly unusual when compared to previous years.

Instead, only Romeo and Cruz took to social media to wish their mum a happy day. According to those close to the family, David is said to be left upset over the strained relationship among his sons.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, a source said: “David adores his sons and he is so, so proud of how close they are. He loves having a happy family that loves spending time together.”

They added: “Family is everything to him. He is a working class boy who grew up with strong connections to his grandparents and parents, and he loves nothing more than to see his boys, and Harper, being so close. While the location will be perfect and stunning, what he wants most is for his family to be around him, happily getting along.

They then went on to say: “Right now, though, things aren’t great. All everyone around them hopes is that they can mend any issues in time for the big day – for David.”

Deepening the rift, Nicola and Brooklyn failed to attend David’s pre-birthday bash in Miami last month, which included guests such as football legend Lionel Messi and former supermodel Cindy Crawford.

At the star-studded party, Romeo took on the role to give a speech, which nearly brought David to tears. Friends close to the Beckhams told the publication that Brooklyn and Nicola plan to attend the party in a couple of weeks time.

The source said: “Both have very much been invited as much-loved members the family. But you never know, Brooklyn and Nicola will do what they want to do.”

Another friend revealed: “It would absolutely destroy David if any fall-outs carry on and become big deals. It would be the best birthday present ever for David to have all of his children and their partners happily having a wonderful time together. That’s what really puts a smile on his face.”

Highlighting the tension within the family came after neither Victoria, who is known for using social media to praise her children and celebrate milestones, or David, commented on Brooklyn and Nicola’s third wedding anniversary.

And according to reports, neither Cruz or Romeo congratulated the couple. Instead, Brooklyn shared a picture of a bouquet of flowers sent to them from his in-laws. At first, it was unknown who had sent them as he failed to tag anyone in on his post.

He soon deleted his original message and re-posted the same image but this time mentioned that their gift had come from his in-laws Nelson Peltz and Claudia Heffner.

Brooklyn also posted a throwback picture of the couple’s wedding day. He captioned the post saying: “Happy 3 year anniversary baby x I love you with all my heart x I’m so lucky I get to spend every day with you and wake up to your beautiful face every day you are my world x I love you so much Nicola xxxxxxx.”

Katie Price has been updating fans on her son Harvey’s health journey as he attempts to lose weight. She has explained she has taken to using weight loss injections to help him.

Katie Price has shared her heartbreak over the fact her eldest child, Harvey, has seen his weight increase to dangerous levels. The 46-year-old glamour model is a mother of five – with Harvey her eldest child, aged 22.

She conceived him when she was in a relationship with footballer Dwight Yorke, 53 – who brutally rejected Katie and his son following their romance in the early noughties. Katie went on to welcome son Junior, 19, and daughter Princess, 17, with first husband Peter Andre, 52.

She is also mum to son Jett, 11, and daughter Bunny, 10, who she shares with former husband Kieran Hayler, 38 – who was the third Mr Price from 2013 until 2021. Throughout his life, Harvey has battled health issues – including a condition called Prader-Willi syndrome, which provokes a constant feeling of hunger.

Katie has been trying to help Harvey lose weight as she fears he has reached a danger level of overweight – but has been left saddened by the results of a recent weigh-in. Taking to social media over the weekend, Katie shared that Harvey is now almost 30 stone.

Speaking on Snapchat, the OnlyFans content creator said: “I’m so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up. I just googled it in stones, 188kg is just a few kg of being 30 stone.

Harvey weighs almost 30 stone

“It’s so life-threatening now, I’m still waiting for the doctors to get back to me starting on the mounjaro and his journey to a healthy life.”

She continued: “It’s so sad his quality of life at the moment where he’s so big, he just can’t really do much. It’s just another thing I have to deal with because he’s at high risk of having a heart attack, he struggles to put his trainers or struggles to walk anywhere but I love him and I’m going to help him through this.”

And she added: “So sad, obesity and his condition is sad, it’s sad to see someone go through it and he doesn’t understand.”

Earlier this year, Katie revealed that she had turned to weight loss jabs in an effort to help Harvey control his weight. She has reference the drug Mounjaro – which contains an ingredient called tirzepatide which has been known to help suppress appetite.

Katie is extremely close to Harvey(Image: Instagram)

Katie previously told The Sun of Harvey’s weight and health issues: “The good thing about starting him on the drug is, if it has any effect, you can stop it because you do it weekly.

“We’ve tried food, he’s had ­dietitians, it’s just the way he is. And he’s on a lot of medication which the drug won’t affect. They want to try him on it for at least one or two years, which is a long time, but they’ll control what level he needs then up it as they assess it.”

Katie often shares updates about Harvey with her fans – and recently revealed he has been something of a personal cheerleader for her while she has been performing in stage shows. Earlier this month, the proud mum – who is starring in an Easter pantomime production of Pinocchio – shared footage of Harvey supporting her backstage.

She wrote alongside a clip that she shared via Instagram: “My bestie supporting me on the panto tour. My Harvey bear lots of fun backstage with my baby boy.”