Meghan Markle has a half-sister from her father Thomas Markle’s first marriage. Over the years, Meghan has shared numerous falsehoods ab…

 

Meghan Markle has a half-sister from her father Thomas Markle’s first marriage. Over the years, Meghan has shared numerous falsehoods about our family and her past in an effort to shape her public persona.

For years, Meghan has maintained the façade that she has no children from previous relationships, but that has been a lie. I can now confirm that Meghan Markle has a daughter from a prior relationship— a child she refuses to acknowledge or have any contact with.

Let me explain how I learned about this secret daughter. Many of you know that Meghan and I were quite close growing up, despite having different mothers. After our father Thomas divorced my mom, he had Meghan with Doria Ragland. Since we lived nearby, we often saw each other.

Approximately 20 years ago, when Meghan was in her late teens or early 20s, she began secretly dating a man named Jason Walsh. At the time, Jason was a lifeguard at the local community pool, and Meghan was infatuated with his athletic build and sun-kissed skin. They kept their relationship under wraps, as Jason did not belong to the same affluent social circles as Meghan’s family and friends.

After a year of dating, Meghan discovered she was pregnant with Jason’s child—devastating news for her given her young age and budding acting career. The situation worsened when Jason denied responsibility, claiming Meghan must have cheated and that the baby was not his. Feeling abandoned during such a vulnerable time, Meghan made the difficult decision to give birth in secret and place the baby for closed adoption. She confided in our dad Thomas and me about her pregnancy, insisting we keep it a secret to avoid any gossip that could jeopardize her Hollywood aspirations.

For the past two decades, Meghan has carried the secret of her daughter while presenting herself to the world as childless. In 2011, she married her first husband, Trevor Engelson, yet she never revealed her adoption secret to him or anyone else. When she met Prince Harry in 2016, she began to worry that her hidden past might come to light. By that time, Jason Walsh had vanished, so he posed no threat, but Meghan likely feared her daughter might someday seek her out.

In a desperate attempt to cover her tracks, Meghan filed legal documents in California to permanently seal her adoption records, making them confidential. Only a judge could unseal them. She concocted a story for Harry about not wanting to face intrusive press attention as a teenage mother, but her true motive was to hide the truth before marrying into royalty.

After Meghan secretly wed Harry in 2018 without inviting me or our father Thomas, things began to unravel. Out of loyalty, I had kept her adoption secret, but feeling excluded from her wedding deeply hurt me. As a result, I began to investigate her past and discovered court documents revealing her petition to seal her adoption records right before marrying Harry. It became clear why she would go to such lengths to conceal her past.

I hired a private investigator to find Meghan’s now adult daughter, born approximately 20 years ago to Jason Walsh. After months of searching, my investigator located her. Meghan’s secret daughter lives just an hour outside Los Angeles and her name is Jennifer Walsh. At 20 years old, Jennifer has no idea that Meghan Markle is her biological mother. She was raised in a loving adoptive family that never disclosed the truth about her birth parents.

Earlier this year, I reached out to Jennifer, and breaking the news to her was one of the hardest conversations I’ve ever had. She was understandably shocked and had countless questions about why she was given up and who her real mother was. I gently informed her that Meghan Markle is indeed her biological mother. Jennifer was eager to meet Meghan to seek answers, but when she tried to contact Meghan through legal letters, Meghan’s attorneys swiftly shut her down, citing the sealed adoption documents. They told Jennifer that according to California law, she has no birth mother named Meghan Markle.

Meghan’s rejection of her own daughter after so many years apart is heartbreaking. All Jennifer wants are answers from the mother who gave her up. In a final effort, Jennifer has now hired her own attorney and plans to file a legal case to unseal Meghan’s adoption records, claiming the need to know her biological family’s medical history for her own health. This will be a significant legal battle, as Meghan can afford top-notch lawyers, but I genuinely hope Jennifer prevails. No one, not even a duchess, should have the right to dismiss and bury their child as Meghan has done.

I believe that deep down Meghan must have some maternal instincts for the daughter she brought into the world 20 years ago, but her arrogance and desire to maintain her public image seem to overshadow that. If Meghan truly wants to demonstrate that she has changed from her selfish past, she needs to do the right thing. She should be honest with Harry, the royal family, and the world about Jennifer. Meghan owes it to her daughter to confront the truth, acknowledge her mistakes as a teenager, and begin the healing process of reuniting.

Will Meghan find the courage and compassion to reconnect with Jennifer before it’s too late, or will she continue to hide behind legal barriers? Only time will tell. One thing is certain: I refuse to remain silent about Meghan’s hidden truths, even if it means she resents me for revealing her biggest deception. Jennifer and the truth deserve to emerge into the light, and I will keep you all informed of how Jennifer’s fight for knowledge unfolds against the formidable forces of Meghan Markle and the royal establishment. This story has many more shocking developments yet to come.

Royal Rift Deepens: King Charles’ Struggle to Reconcile with Prince Harry Amid Camilla Controversy

  The ongoing estrangement between King Charles III and his younger son, Prince Harry, continues to captivate royal watchers and insiders al…

 

 

The ongoing estrangement between King Charles III and his younger son, Prince Harry, continues to captivate royal watchers and insiders alike. Recent reports from multiple sources suggest that the rift, which has widened since Harry’s departure from royal duties in 2020, may be more entrenched than previously thought, with Queen Camilla playing a pivotal role in the dynamic.

Royal biographer Christopher Andersen, speaking to Fox News, pinpointed what he believes to be the crux of the issue. “I think people have to realize that the one thing that Charles finds unforgivable is criticism of Camilla,” Andersen stated. He elaborated that Harry’s comments about Camilla in his memoir “Spare” and other public statements have struck a particularly sensitive chord with the King.

“Unfortunately for Harry… Harry said some pretty devastating things about her. He made it clear that he felt she was… the villain in the piece,” Andersen continued. “I think that still bothers the king, and I don’t know that it will be easy for him to [forgive]. I don’t think they’ll ever forgive Harry for that.”

This sentiment is echoed by an insider who spoke to Us Weekly, claiming that Queen Camilla herself is playing an active role in limiting contact between Charles and Harry. “Camilla dislikes Harry and doesn’t want Charles to get stressed while he’s undergoing treatment, so she tries to limit interaction,” the source revealed, referencing the King’s ongoing cancer treatment.

The same source indicated that Charles, 75, is torn between his desire to mend fences and the hurt caused by Harry’s actions. “He is holding out hope of salvaging their relationship but is hugely conflicted because Harry has hurt William and Camilla so much,” the insider stated.

Harry’s memoir “Spare,” released in 2023, contained several controversial passages about the royal family, including his feelings about Camilla’s entry into the family fold. In the book, Harry wrote, “I had complex feelings about gaining a stepparent who, I believed, had recently sacrificed me on her personal PR altar. In a funny way, I even wanted Camilla to be happy. Maybe she’d be less dangerous if she was happy?”

These public revelations have reportedly had a profound impact on Camilla. A second source told Us Weekly, “When the docuseries came out, Camilla was furious. Then, when Spare [was released], Camilla was saddened by what was said about her. She was heartbroken and confused.”

The situation has been further complicated by Harry’s perceived lack of public acknowledgment of his father. Royal commentator Lizzie Cundy, speaking to GBN America, criticized Harry for not publicly marking Father’s Day with a message to King Charles. “Let’s not forget, this is a 75-year-old man suffering with cancer, going on with all his duties,” Cundy remarked. “You just think, ‘Wow, this man is absolutely incredible’, he is everything Harry isn’t.”

While some royal watchers, like Cundy, view Harry’s actions as “unforgivable,” others see the situation as more nuanced. The complexity of family dynamics, especially within the unique context of the British monarchy, suggests that a resolution may not be straightforward or quick to achieve.

As King Charles continues to navigate his role as monarch while battling health issues, the royal family’s personal struggles remain under intense public scrutiny. The ongoing rift with Prince Harry, exacerbated by criticisms of Queen Camilla, presents a significant challenge to the image of unity the monarchy typically strives to project.

According to a source, heir to the throne Prince William is already looking ahead to when he is King – and has already thought about what his reign will mean for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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Prince William is reportedly already planning for his reign and what it will mean for his estranged brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The heir to the throne and his younger brother Harry have now been locked in a bitter feud for several years – and it seems there is no end in sight. One of the flashpoints in their rift was the publication of Harry’s explosive memoir, Spare, in which he claimed that William physically attacked him in a heated row at Kensington Palace. Harry and wife Meghan quit their royal roles almost four years ago and currently live in California outside the royal fold pursuing projects with the likes of streaming giant Netflix. And a source told the Express that when William ascends the throne, not much will change with regard to his brother and sister-in-law. They said: “William is already planning for when he becomes King, and he doesn’t see a future for the Sussexes in the Royal Family. The feeling is that allowing the Sussexes back into the fold is a bad move and they should be resigned to the fringes indefinitely.”

William and Harry were briefly reunited last week for the memorial service for their late uncle. The brothers are said to have stood practically “back to back” without speaking to another. The feuding brothers were in the same room for what’s thought to be the first time since King Charles’ coronation last year following the death of Lord Robert Fellowes. The service, held in Snettisham, Norfolk, last Thursday, saw the two standing just “five yards” apart, but reportedly did not exchange a single word.

Prince Harry made a rushed trip to the UK from his California home for the service this week after Lord Fellowes, who was Princess Diana’s brother-in-law as well as private secretary to the late-Queen during the 1990s, sadly passed away last month at the age of 82. But while the two brothers were able to put aside their differences for one day to pay their respects, mourners at the event claimed both made it very clear they would not be publicly speaking with one another. One mourner told The Sun : “They were only five yards from each other.”

It’s understood William, 41, and Harry, 39, sat on opposite sides of St Mary’s Church for the ceremony, separated by fellow mourners and the church aisle. “They were sat two or three rows back from the front, not at the back, but they were on opposite sides of the aisle,” a mourner said. “And then there were family members on the rest of the seats between them, so maybe that is something that was arranged.”

A source said: “A lot of people were taking the chance to speak to them. They were only about five yards from each other, it was virtually back to back. When we left the reception they were both still there, but as we were on a walk we saw Harry driven off in a black Range Rover.”

Sussexes Cut Off: King Charles Delivers Final Blow to Prince Harry & Meghan Markle in Explosive New Message

 

  Rumors swirling within Buckingham Palace suggest that King Charles has finally reached his breaking point. In a bold move, he has delivere…

 

 

Rumors swirling within Buckingham Palace suggest that King Charles has finally reached his breaking point. In a bold move, he has delivered what many are calling the ultimate blow, effectively ensuring that a certain exiled royal couple won’t be setting foot on British soil anytime soon.

After months of simmering tensions playing out in the press, Charles has taken decisive action following Harry and Meghan’s latest controversial moves. As if criticizing their own family on international TV wasn’t enough, the couple allegedly crossed a final line that pushed the king over the edge.

Sources reveal that tensions reached a crescendo at the annual Garter Day celebrations last month. Charles and Camilla graciously greeted dignitaries as tradition dictated, but the absence of Harry and Meghan on the sidelines was conspicuous. This reportedly outraged Charles, who had been extending olive branches only to have them repeatedly rebuffed.

The tipping point came when the Sussexes, upon receiving an invitation to Garter Day, allegedly RSVPed yes with plans to make a grand public appearance. It’s rumored they sought a high-profile homecoming to bolster their Netflix profile and assert their status as senior royals, despite their departure from official duties.

 

Little did they know, Charles was aware of their plans all along. On the morning of the ceremony, Charles reportedly took the unprecedented step of removing their names from the official order of service at the last minute. Palace aides scrambled to redo the programs amidst frantic activity. When Harry and Meghan arrived at St. George’s Chapel expecting a warm reception, they were instead met with cold stares and turned away at the gates. 

Witnesses describe Harry appearing stunned and disbelieving, while Charles reportedly refused to make eye contact and Camilla shot icy glances. Inside the chapel, cameras highlighted their conspicuously empty seats, completing their public humiliation.

But that wasn’t the end of Charles’s retaliation. In the aftermath of the Garter Day incident, he reportedly sent legal notices stripping Harry and Meghan of their remaining titles and patronages with immediate effect. Citing “grave breaches of trust and duty,” the documents reportedly remove Harry as Captain General of the Royal Marines, Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Honington, and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving.

Furthermore, their roles as President and Vice President of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust have been revoked, relegating them to the status of plain Mr. and Mrs. This series of power moves by Charles underscores his determination to sever ties definitively and publicly.

Some critics argue it’s an overreaction, but as monarch, Charles sees it as his duty to protect the crown from those seeking to exploit royal traditions for personal gain. Others applaud him for taking a stand where the Queen could not, effectively closing the door on any future reconciliation.

In response, Harry and Meghan have reportedly aired their grievances in a fiery 14-minute podcast, accusing the royal family of racism, cruelty, and perpetuating generational trauma. However, Charles’s decisive actions suggest he’s resolved to move forward without them, marking an end to their tumultuous chapter within the royal family.

As Harry and Meghan navigate their future outside the royal spotlight, one thing is clear: King Charles’s decisive blow has sealed their fate in the royal realm, ensuring there’s no turning back for the once-favored couple.

Prince Harry Pleads for Forgiveness After King Charles Spencer Expels Him from Althorp Estate

 

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is at the center of a bitter feud with his uncle, Charles Spencer, the current owner of Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire. The estate holds deep personal significance for Harry, as it was the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana. The rift between Harry and Charles Spencer has reached a boiling point, with Spencer taking the drastic step of expelling the disgraced Prince from the estate. 

This incident has sent shockwaves through both the royal family and the public, who have long been fascinated by the complex relationship between the Spencers and the Windsors. The conflict’s roots can be traced back to Harry’s controversial decision to step down as a senior member of the royal family, along with his wife, Meghan Markle. This move, seen by many as a betrayal of the monarchy, has had far-reaching consequences for the Prince.

In the aftermath of the Megxit saga, Harry and Meghan have been involved in a series of public feuds and scandals, further damaging their reputation and standing within the royal family. The latest incident at Althorp Estate appears to be the culmination of these ongoing tensions.

According to sources close to the Spencer family, Charles Spencer was deeply offended by Harry’s perceived lack of respect for the royal institution and his mother’s legacy. Althorp Estate, which has been in the Spencer family for generations, holds immense sentimental value for Charles, who has dedicated himself to preserving his sister’s memory and the estate’s rich history. Charles has always been fiercely protective of his family’s legacy, and he views Harry’s actions as a betrayal of everything Diana stood for.

The confrontation at Althorp is reported to have been heated and emotional, with Harry allegedly begging for forgiveness and pleading with his uncle to reconsider. However, Charles Spencer has remained steadfast in his stance, refusing to back down and ultimately ordering Harry to leave the premises.

The fallout from this incident has been swift and severe. The royal family, already grappling with internal tensions, has been forced to address the latest scandal. Buckingham Palace has issued a terse statement acknowledging the situation but has declined to comment further, citing the private nature of the matter.

Meanwhile, the public’s reaction has been divided. Some express sympathy for Harry’s plight, while others side firmly with Charles Spencer. The incident has reignited debate over the role of the royal family in modern society and the extent to which they should be held accountable for their actions.

“This is a deeply troubling situation that speaks to larger issues within the royal family,” said royal commentator Olivia Way. “Harry’s actions have clearly alienated him from his own family, and now he’s facing the consequences of his choices. It’s a sad and complex situation that will likely have lasting repercussions.”

As the dust settles, the key question remains: Will Harry be able to mend the rift with his uncle and regain access to Althorp Estate, a place that holds profound meaning for him, or will this latest incident further drive a wedge between the Spencers and the Windsors, forever altering the course of their relationship?

Almost three decades on since the world was forced to bid a tragic farewell to the late Princess Diana, her former dance teacher, Anne Allan, has lifted the lid on on the royal’s battle with bulimia in her new book Dancing With Diana

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Nearly 30 years since the world said a heartbreaking goodbye to Princess Diana, her former dance instructor, Anne Allan, has revealed the royal’s struggle with bulimia in her new book Dancing With Diana.

In an excerpt from the book published in People on Wednesday, September 4, Allan recalls how Diana confided in her about her battle with bulimia. “Her head dropped and, unable to look me in the eye, she said, ‘I am so ashamed, Anne, but I need to tell you that I suffer from bulimia,’” Allan wrote. “Her shame was evidently painful for her.”

According to Allan, Diana apologised profusely for not revealing her struggles sooner as she opened up about how the illness had been slowly consuming her life.

“Diana explained that her bulimia had started when she had started attending important functions, particularly dinners where she had to sit down to eat,” Allan remembered. “Meeting so many people was terrifying to her and the feeling that she was being judged with every move she made or how she looked or what she said caused her to feel totally inadequate,” reports the Express.

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“Understanding the disease was the way forward, I told her, adding that finding ways not to judge herself would come in time,” Allan penned.

Diana first publicly acknowledged her fight with bulimia in 1992, during recordings for Andrew Morton’s explosive biography about her life.

The Princess had once revealed in a recording, “The bulimia started the week after we got engaged and would take nearly a decade to overcome. My husband put his hand on my waistline and said: ‘Oh, a bit chubby here, aren’t we? ‘ and that triggered off something in me -and the Camilla thing.”

It wasn’t until three years later that Diana would publicly acknowledge her struggle with an eating disorder during a candid 1995 interview on BBC’s Panorama.

“I had bulimia for a number of years. And that’s like a secret disease,” she shared. “You inflict it upon yourself because your self-esteem is at a low ebb, and you don’t think you’re worthy or valuable. You fill your stomach up four or five times a day-some do it more – and it gives you a feeling of comfort. It’s like having a pair of arms around you, but it’s temporarily, temporary. Then you’re disgusted at the bloatedness of your stomach, and then you bring it all up again.”

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Throughout her prolonged fight with the devastating condition, Diana chose to keep the Royal family in the dark due to feelings of shame.

“You have to know that when you have bulimia you’re very ashamed of yourself and you hate yourself – and people think you’re wasting food – so you don’t discuss it with people,” Diana explained. “The thing about bulimia is your weight always stays the same, whereas with anorexia you visibly shrink. So you can pretend the whole way through. There’s no proof.”

Princess Diana tied the knot with Charles, who was then the Prince of Wales, in 1981. The couple had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, during their tumultuous marriage. However, a devastating scandal emerged when it was revealed that Charles, now the King, had an affair with his ex-lover and current wife, Queen Camilla.

Deeply hurt by the infidelity, Diana decided to part ways with Charles and they officially divorced in 1996. Tragically, just a year later, the Princess died in a car crash in Paris.

 

Both Prince William and Prince Harry reunited yesterday to attend the funeral of their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes – and a royal expert says one brother would have been more worried than the other about seeing each other

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Their bitter feud has raged for years – but Prince William and Prince Harry have had a secret reunion.

Yesterday, they were both at a church in Norfolk for the funeral of their late uncle Lord Robert Fellowes. Harry flew from the US to join William at the service at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on Thursday. It is the first time they have attended the same event since their father King Charles’ Coronation last May – although on that day, they did not sit together and weren’t spotted speaking. And it appears it was much of the same yesterday, with the brothers making a discreet appearance, sitting apart at the back of the church.

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A local resident told The Sun that the brothers kept their distance and did not speak to each other. The funeral comes just days before the anniversary of the death of William and Harry’s mother Princess Diana. It was 27 years ago tomorrow that she died at the age of 36 following a car crash in Paris. And royal biographer Ingrid Seward told the Mirror Harry’s attendance is exactly what his late mother would have done – and it would have been William more worried to see his younger brother.

She explained: “Diana would have certainly flown the 5,500 miles from California to Norfolk for a family funeral. Harry is close to Robert Fellowes’ widow Jane. She and sister Sarah come to all of Harry’s UK events and were at Archie’s christening. The thought of having to see his estranged brother would not have worried Harry as much as the other way around. I am certain they were civil to each other. A funeral is not the time to settle scores. Or indeed a time to make up as Harry is well aware.”

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Meanwhile, Ingrid believes Diana would have been heartbroken at the fact her sons have a fractured relationship – and her wish for them before she died may have to wait a little longer given the fact they did not appear to talk at the service yesterday.

She added: “Twenty-seven years after that fatal crash in Paris in August 1997 we still think of Diana. So of course, do William and Harry. They both talk about her and Harry says he knows Diana would have been proud of him moving to California and leaving royal life behind. It is after all, what she wanted to do herself. But she didn’t, as she was afraid of losing access to her boys if she moved so far away.

“What she wouldn’t have liked is the deepening estrangement between the two brothers. William has reportedly let it be known he would not even contemplate Harry’s presence at his Coronation when the time comes.

“That is fighting talk. It illustrates how much Harry has hurt his brother by revealing their personal disagreements in his autobiography Spare. The book is due out in paperback at the end of October as a sad reminder of the accusations of who did what to whom.

“Diana always said she wanted her boys to be there for each other. She told them to promise her, ‘they would always be each other’s best friends. And never let anyone come between you’ At the time of her death, she had no reason to believe otherwise. But Diana’s most ardent wish will not be fulfilled – not yet anyway.”

Denise Welch told her Loose Women co-star Kaye Adams she gets criticised for posting photos of herself in her swimsuit as she stuck up for women in their sixties

Loose Women’s Denise Welch has hit back after getting ‘flack’ over her unedited swimsuit snaps.

The Coronation Street star, 64, often shares photos of herself looking gorgeous on holiday – but says she gets slammed online for doing so.

Speaking to Kaye Adams on her How to be 60 podcast, Denise said: “I get so much flack still posing in swimsuits at 64, but I don’t care because, you know, if one person says, ‘I was feeling really low on myself and I saw you in a swimsuit and you’re in your sixties..’

“And you know, I don’t filter them – partly because I don’t know how to.

“I don’t want anybody to put us in a box and say, ‘You can’t wear a bikini at 64, you can’t do this at 64.’”

Denise also stuck up for Countdown star Carol Vorderman, who regularly regales fans with sultry selfies, aged 62.

The actress continued: “You’ve got Carol Vorderman breaking the mould and saying that she’s not bothered about finding love.

Loose Women’s Denise Welch has hit back after getting ‘flack’ over her unedited swimsuit snaps ( 
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The actress said her photos help people to ‘feel confident’
“She’s very happy, she’s not turning anybody, she has several people that she sees… Good for her!

“The only people that are going to criticise that are people that are stuck with boring old [partners] they have been married to for years.”

Denise is not one to hold back on social media and often gives it back to fans – both barrels.

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Recently, she was criticised by a viewer for hogging the spotlight during the discussions on Loose Women.

The mum-of-one hit back after being branded “bitter” as they accused the panellist of trying to “take the stage” during the discussions.

Denise took to Twitter to react to the furious fan, who said she couldn’t bare to watch the mum-of-one on the programme.

They said: “You are a very bitter, angry women Denise, anyone watching Loose Women today will have seen this, you always butt in, try and take the stage with your opinions, why you are still on here I really don’t know.

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“When you are on the programme we record and skip passed every time you speak.”

However, reposting the tweet, Denise said: “I’m gutted Jo. You seem like my kind of person as well,” along with a string of laughing emojis. (sic)

Fans of the TV star joined in on the debate as they defended the actress’ reply.

One teased: “Such a shame – sounds like it could have been such a beautiful friendship – and now you won’t even get so much as a Christmas card.”

Loose Women stars are embroiled in a row over pay behind the scenes of the ITV chat show – and some of the show’s panellists have even threatened to leave the programme if things aren’t fixed

Loose Women stars are embroiled in a pay row behind the scenes, with some reportedly threatening to quit.

Some presenters and bosses at ITV have been in talks regarding their tax situations for several weeks, sources say.

The Mirror can reveal three big show names have told bosses they will walk away if the situation is not fixed.

It comes as ITV has been hit by changes by HMRC to tax legislation.

It is now up to ITV to decide whether a role is employed or self-employed for tax purposes from April 2021.

It is understood some panellists on the daytime show work freelance, declaring themselves self-employed.

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But now some have been told to go on a PAYE contract – meaning that instead of corporation tax at 19%, they will have to pay 40% on earnings between £50,271 and £150,000, plus National Insurance.

A source behind the scenes said: “They have all been self-employed for decades. Their accountants are saying no, they are self-employed… and are not going to go on PAYE.”

Our mole added: “They’re so strict about it and we’re talking about the big players.”

ITV sources say the broadcaster has communicated the change to all those concerned across the channel and that assessments are done on a “case-by-case basis”.

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Presenter Eamonn Holmes is currently challenging a tribunal ruling that he should have been treated as an ITV employee for tax reasons when he hosted This Morning.

He said in 2018 that HMRC “wanted 10 years of backdated National Insurance” as they said his former jobs “were staff jobs rather than self-employed”.

And he claimed the row was making him ill.

He said: “In 2018, they [HMRC] came knocking at my door, claiming my former jobs at Sky News, GMTV, Channel 5 and This Morning were staff jobs rather than self-employed. They wanted 10 years’ backdated National Insurance.

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“To go back a decade to try and get the money that you’ve already spent?

“I don’t care how much you earn, you spend it. It was gone.” Other telly stars such as Gary Lineker and Adrian Chiles have previously been told by the taxman to go on PAYE.

Panellists on hit talk show Loose Women include Kaye Adams, Linda Robson, Judi Love, Denise Welch, Janet Street-Porter and Coleen Nolan.

An ITV spokeswoman said: “ITV complies with HMRC legislation when assessing the tax status of individuals. ITV will not comment on or disclose any individual’s specific circumstances.”

After Vanessa Feltz and long-time beau Ben Ofoedu called off their engagement, with Vanessa being left ‘extremely sad and disappointed’ by the outcome, Ruth Langsford has sung her praises for being so open about her heartbreak

Ruth Langsford has said her heart is breaking for her good friend Vanessa Feltz who recently called it quits on her 16-year relationship with fiancé Ben Ofoedu.

During Monday’s instalment of Loose Women, Ruth, 62, praised Vanessa, 60, for being so open about her shock split from Ben after she released a video on Instagram over the weekend explaining why she and Ben called off their engagement and ended their 16-year romance.

In the tear-jerking video, Vanessa alluded to infidelity as she insisted that once the trust is gone, the relationship is over.

Ben and Vanessa have been together since 2005 and make regular appearances together both on-screen and in magazines, but Vanessa has now admitted she is devastated.

Explaining her three-week absence from social media, Vanessa said: “I had thought it might take a bit longer before this came out, because it’s a lot to deal with – a shock like this takes some adjusting to – but I am extremely sad and disappointed that my 16-year relationship with Ben is over.”

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Discussing Vanessa’s brave decision to share her heartache so publicly, Loose Women star Ruth sang Vanessa’s praises.

“I have to say, Vanessa is a friend of mine and my heart is breaking for her. It’s hard enough when you go through a breakup, but when you have to do it so publicly it’s so hard,” Ruth said.

“I think she has taken ownership of this though and she’s poured her heart out on social media, but it is true, once the trust is gone, you can never get it back.”

Confirming their split to The Sun on Sunday, Vanessa said: “Who knew I’d be single at 60? However, ladies, it’s onwards and upwards and I firmly believe that the best is yet to come.”

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Vanessa said she was devastated by the break up ( 
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She tried to stay positive, saying: “I hear that Kylie Minogue is single again, so I’m in good company — if she wants to hit the town, hook me up.”

Ben is thought to have now moved out of their £3.5million in St John’s Wood, North London.

The pair met back in 2005, with Vanessa having divorced Michael Kurer five years earlier following cheating allegations.

Ben popped the question a year after first meeting, but Vanessa had shared her worries about marrying him.

Vanessa said she was disappointed in Ben ( 
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The star took to her Instagram to reveal her split ( 
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vanessafeltz/Instagram)She admitted her divorce from her doctor ex-husband made her “wary of getting married again.”

Speaking to OK! magazine, the TV presenter said her split from the father of her children derailed her “to the most terrific extent” and has made her “reluctant” to embark on a second marriage.

The BBC Radio 2 host married Michael Kurer in 1985 and the former couple welcomed daughters Allegra and Saskia into the world before their divorce in 2000.

The Loose Women panel discussed Vanessa’s engagement split ( 
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The split occurred when former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Vanessa discovered the doctor was cheating on her via newspaper reports.

“I was so shocked and broken-hearted and rocked to my absolute core,” the mum-of-two told the publication.

“It makes you wary of getting married again. The marriage seemed to be so disposable – it could just be chucked down the toilet in 10 seconds flat, even though I didn’t want it to be.”

Loose Women continues tomorrow at 12.30pm on ITV One.