ITV Loose Women: ‘So insensitive’ Viewers hit out at show as Carol McGiffin left in tears

LOOSE WOMEN viewers weren’t too happy today when Carol McGiffin was left in tears over a segment which discussed a breast cancer storyline in an ITV programme.

 

 

Loose Women: Carol McGiffin says it is ‘the right time to return’

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Loose Women featured actress Fay Ripley as a guest today who spoke about the current series of Cold Feet she’s starring in.

This season has seen her character, Jenny, diagnosed with breast cancer in an emotional storyline.

Before Fay made her entrance to the panel, the ITV programme showed clips from the show which depicted Jenny going through the plot.

But today on the panel was Loose Woman Carol McGiffin who has had breast cancer.

 

Sorry, I never cry on TV

Carol McGiffin

After the footage had played, Carol was seen visibly upset and had to dry her eyes with a tissue.

She added: “Sorry, I never cry on TV.”

Divulging how she had family and friends who had been diagnosed with cancer, Fay added: “The thing that was hardest for me was I didn’t want to let you down.”

Carol said she hadn’t seen the clips from the new episodes yet as she had only just started watching the series.

Turning to Fay she said: “I thought this will be tough to watch. I hadn’t seen those clips yet.

“Just the look on your face, that’s exactly how it happens isn’t it? Keeping it secret as well I kind of understand that because I didn’t tell anybody, only Mark.”

However, some of those at home branded the programme “insensitive” for not telling Carol about the clips that were shown.

ITV Loose Women: Carol broke down in tears on the show (Image: ITV)

ITV Loose Women: Fans were angry that Carol has been made upset (Image: ITV)

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“It was really wrong that she hadn’t been warned and shown it beforehand. Should have been her choice whether she did that show or not. Big lack of foresight from @ITV and @loosewomen who normally do much better,” one wrote.

Another exclaimed: “@McGiff @loosewomen felt very sorry for carol – producers didn’t think that one through showing that clip!!”

“Bad planning, not giving Carol the heads up about that. Very insensitive #loosewomen,” a third wrote.

“Did they not warn Carol they would show that clip? #loosewomen,” a fourth questioned to which another viewer replied: “Cruel.”

A fifth opined: “#LooseWomen how unethical putting all that on with Carol McGiffin on there. Poor show.”

“@loosewomen I CANNOT believe you’ve just done that to Carol McGiffin. So insensitive,” a sixth vented.

Carol returned to Loose Women last year as a guest panellist after five years away.

ITV Loose Women: ‘So insensitive’ Viewers hit out at show as Carol McGiffin left in tears

LOOSE WOMEN viewers weren’t too happy today when Carol McGiffin was left in tears over a segment which discussed a breast cancer storyline in an ITV programme.

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13:49, Fri, Feb 15, 2019 | UPDATED: 14:18, Fri, Feb 15, 2019

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Loose Women: Carol McGiffin says it is ‘the right time to return’

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Loose Women featured actress Fay Ripley as a guest today who spoke about the current series of Cold Feet she’s starring in.

This season has seen her character, Jenny, diagnosed with breast cancer in an emotional storyline.

Before Fay made her entrance to the panel, the ITV programme showed clips from the show which depicted Jenny going through the plot.

But today on the panel was Loose Woman Carol McGiffin who has had breast cancer.

 

Sorry, I never cry on TV

Carol McGiffin

After the footage had played, Carol was seen visibly upset and had to dry her eyes with a tissue.

She added: “Sorry, I never cry on TV.”

Divulging how she had family and friends who had been diagnosed with cancer, Fay added: “The thing that was hardest for me was I didn’t want to let you down.”

Carol said she hadn’t seen the clips from the new episodes yet as she had only just started watching the series.

Turning to Fay she said: “I thought this will be tough to watch. I hadn’t seen those clips yet.

“Just the look on your face, that’s exactly how it happens isn’t it? Keeping it secret as well I kind of understand that because I didn’t tell anybody, only Mark.”

However, some of those at home branded the programme “insensitive” for not telling Carol about the clips that were shown.

ITV Loose Women: Carol broke down in tears on the show (Image: ITV)

ITV Loose Women: Fans were angry that Carol has been made upset (Image: ITV)

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“It was really wrong that she hadn’t been warned and shown it beforehand. Should have been her choice whether she did that show or not. Big lack of foresight from @ITV and @loosewomen who normally do much better,” one wrote.

Another exclaimed: “@McGiff @loosewomen felt very sorry for carol – producers didn’t think that one through showing that clip!!”

“Bad planning, not giving Carol the heads up about that. Very insensitive #loosewomen,” a third wrote.

“Did they not warn Carol they would show that clip? #loosewomen,” a fourth questioned to which another viewer replied: “Cruel.”

A fifth opined: “#LooseWomen how unethical putting all that on with Carol McGiffin on there. Poor show.”

“@loosewomen I CANNOT believe you’ve just done that to Carol McGiffin. So insensitive,” a sixth vented.

Carol returned to Loose Women last year as a guest panellist after five years away.

Carol McGiffin Claims She ‘Had To Step Away’ From Loose Women Due To Contract Dispute

Carol McGiffin in the Loose Women studio
Carol McGiffin in the Loose Women studio

Loose Women staple Carol McGiffin has revealed she’s “stepped away” from the show in recent times due to an ongoing contract dispute.

Carol first joined the ITV panel show in 2003, appearing for a decade before leaving in 2013, and eventually returning five years later.

However, in recent months, viewers have noticed that the long-serving panellist has not appeared on Loose Women for around two months.

Asked about her absence during a recent interview with Best magazine, Carol said she felt she “had to step away from” Loose Women due to the contactual issue.

Per the Daily Mail, she said: “It was causing me too much stress, which was mostly down to a difficult contract issue I’d been challenging since January.”

Carol on the panel with Charlene White, Judi Love and Nadia Sawalha in January 2023
Carol on the panel with Charlene White, Judi Love and Nadia Sawalha in January 2023

Although she did not go into detail about the issue itself, Carol continued: “The problem was, ITV were insisting, for the first time since I went back in 2018, that if I wanted to carry on doing the show, I would have to sign a contract that was totally unjust and unworkable for me, so I had to say ‘no thanks’.

“I feel quite upset about it, if I’m honest, because although it is my decision, I felt like it was one I was being forced to make. No one in their right mind would have signed that contract. And I can’t see a way back from it.”

An ITV spokesperson told Metro: “ITV will not comment on or disclose details of individual contracts but all ITV contracts comply with the required employment and HMRC legislation.”

HuffPost UK has contacted Loose Women for additional comment.

Carol’s most recent Loose Women appearance appears to have been in March of this year, where she shared the screen with fellow long-time panellists Kaye Adams, Brenda Edwards and Nadia Sawalha.

Earlier this year, she took part in the show’s body positivity campaign Body Stories: Celebrating Every Body alongside co-stars Gloria Hunniford, Sophie Morgan, Kelly Holmes, Katie Piper and Judi Love.

Charlene White Addresses Carol McGiffin’s Exit From Loose Women

Charlene White and Carol McGiffin on Loose Women

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Carol made headlines earlier this month when she told Best magazine she felt she “had to step away from” the panel due to an apparent contract issue, having last appeared on the ITV daytime show over two months ago.

She has since gone on to accuse the show of going “very, very woke” in an interview on GB News, admitting she no longer watches the show.

Charlene was asked about Carol’s exit and subsequent comments in an interview with The Sun, to which she said: “I miss Carol hugely, I’ve always had incredible banter with Carol in our morning meetings together and we had so much fun.

“I understand her reason for leaving – we are all individuals and all see things in our own individual way. It’s a huge shame, the show will really miss her.”

Charlene went on to explain that she is “not a fan” of the word ‘woke’ and is a “big believer in diversity and inclusion and equality”.

Charlene on the red carpet of Sunday’s Baftas

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“We are on a show that promotes debate and we have debates between us and that’s one of the joys of the programme we work on,” the ITV journalist said.

“We can have different opinions but we are all friends at the end of the day and you see that on the programme.”

Speaking previously to Best magazine, Carol said she felt her decision to quit was one she was “forced to make”.

“The problem was, ITV were insisting, for the first time since I went back in 2018, that if I wanted to carry on doing the show, I would have to sign a contract that was totally unjust and unworkable for me, so I had to say ‘no thanks,’” she said.

“I feel quite upset about it, if I’m honest, because although it is my decision, I felt like it was one I was being forced to make. No one in their right mind would have signed that contract. And I can’t see a way back from it.”

Charlene and Carol with fellow panellists Linda Robson and Denise Welch

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An ITV spokesperson later told Metro: “ITV will not comment on or disclose details of individual contracts but all ITV contracts comply with the required employment and HMRC legislation.”

ITV also spoke out after it was claimed in the Daily Mail that Carol was “forced to quit” after sharing “conspiracy” theories about Covid during an appearance on TNT Radio.

Responding to these rumours, a spokesperson told HuffPost UK: “ITV will not comment on speculation around individual contracts.

“We understand that Carol has decided to leave Loose Women and we wish her well in any future projects.”

Carol first joined Loose Women in 2003, appearing consistently for a decade before leaving in 2013, and eventually returning five years later.

Since her Loose Women comeback, Carol has been met with a backlash on numerous occasions, most notably after remarks she made in support of former US president Donald Trump and comments about the Capitol insurrection in January 2021.

Carol McGiffin takes new swipe at Loose Women a year after quitting ITV show amid feud with bosses

CAROL McGiffin has sent some new barbed jabs at Loose Women, almost a year after quitting the show.

The 64-year-old broadcaster quit the show for good in mid-2023, in what was later claimed to be an argument over the contract.

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Carol has urged viewers to listen to her podcastCredit: Instagram

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Carol has vowed she’ll never return to ‘that daytime show’Credit: Rex
However, Carol has made it clear there’s no love lost between her and the show, unable to resist swipes at the long-running panel series.

The latest jab was seen on her new Instagram post, with Carol smiling and looking happy in front of a microphone with headphones on, as she spoke about her new podcast.

“Apparently, some people are missing me,” she wrote in the caption. “Not because I haven’t been on here for ages but because I’m not on that daytime ITV show I used to do, Loose Women.”

Continuing the underhand swipes, Carol continued: “Sadly that little job isn’t coming back but I’m not totally retired yet! I’m still doing this podcast which is called ‘What’s Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin?’ and it’s available on most podcast outlets.”

Encouraging people to tune in or contribute to the podcast, she concluded: “We’ve been doing it for over four years and quite a lot of people like it!

“It’s also the most helpful podcast in the world* and 100% doom free so click on the link in my bio if you fancy a listen and if you have any problems you want us to ‘deal with’ then email [email protected].

“Go on, give it a go! You might enjoy it and you might even laugh 🤭 @abbotscamera @global *probably…… #podcast #escapism p.s. I wasn’t actually doing it in the picture I just posed it but forgot to brush my hair.”

Carol was last seen on Loose Women in May last year, and later slammed the series for “shoving woke news down viewers’ throats”

Her divisive views over the handling of coronavirus was initially rumoured to be the reason behind her sharp and hasty exit.

Loose Women’s Carol McGiffin slams ITV again claiming they’re ‘forcing woke agenda down viewers throats’
However, she later told Best Magazine it was down to a classic contract dispute, saying in her weekly column the “stress” of the upcoming negotiations had become too much.

“I haven’t been on the show for two months now because I’ve had to step away from it,” she said. “”It was causing me too much stress, which was mostly down to a difficult contract issue I’d been challenging since January.

“The problem was, ITV were insisting, for the first time since I went back in 2018, that if I wanted to carry on doing the show, I would have to sign a contract that was totally unjust and unworkable for me, so I had to say no thanks.

“And I know it looks like I’ve thrown my toys out of the pram, but the whole saga was affecting my health.”

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Carol has been travelling the word since leaving Loose WomenCredit: Instagram

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The star slammed Loose Women and ITV for ‘pushing a woke agenda down viewers’ throatsCredit: Rex

What did Nanny Tiggy say about Meghan Markle’s past and her influence on deleting evidence?

Nanny Tiggy Reveals She Sent Harry Proofs Expose Meghan Dirty Past Before Wedding But Deleted By Duchess

In a shocking revelation, Nanny Tiggy has come forward to claim that she sent Prince Harry evidence exposing Meghan Markle’s questionable past before their wedding.

However, the Duchess allegedly deleted the proof, leaving Harry unaware of the information.

This revelation adds to the growing concerns surrounding Prince Harry’s isolation from his British friends and trusted advisors since moving to the United States. Check my comment for more

Nanny Tiggy’s Deleted Proof Exposes Meghan’s Past: Prince Harry Isolated in the US

 

In a shocking revelation, Nanny Tiggy has come forward to claim that she sent Prince Harry evidence exposing Meghan Markle’s questionable past before their wedding.

However, the Duchess allegedly deleted the proof, leaving Harry unaware of the information.

This revelation adds to the growing concerns surrounding Prince Harry’s isolation from his British friends and trusted advisors since moving to the United States.

During a discussion on Palace Confidential, Richard Eden, the Daily Mail’s diary editor, along with Sarah Vine, a Daily Mail columnist, and Rebecca English, the Daily Mail’s royal editor, delved into the fallout between Prince Harry and his beloved childhood nanny, Tiggy.

According to Vine, Harry has distanced himself from his old friends and advisors, including people like Tiggy Legg-Burke, who used to play a crucial role in supporting him.

“I hear that he doesn’t talk to any of his old friends, he doesn’t listen to any of his old advisors,” Vine explained.

Tiggy Legg-Burke, who had previously been the nanny for both Prince William and Prince Harry, later became a personal assistant to Prince Charles.

She maintained a close relationship with the royal family well into their adulthood.

However, Harry’s relationship with Tiggy deteriorated due to Meghan’s influence, betraying the woman who had been like a second mother to him.

Interestingly, reports suggest that Prince Harry had introduced Meghan Markle to Tiggy Legg-Burke, eager to have his bride-to-be meet the person who had cared for him after the tragic death of Princess Diana.

Despite their differences, the two women reportedly got along famously.

A source revealed, “She’s a very significant person in Harry’s life, almost like a mother figure as she looked after Harry when Princess Diana died.”

It is believed that Harry and Meghan met Tiggy after their visit to Cardiff in January 2018, four months prior to their wedding.

However, in April, Tiggy texted Harry with alarming information about Meghan’s past, stating that MI5 was investigating her.

Unfortunately, Tiggy never received a response, leading her to wonder if Meghan had deleted the message and Harry was unaware of its contents.

Since then, they have lost contact with each other, leaving Tiggy unable to share her concerns and opinions with Harry.

The significance of Tiggy’s role in Harry’s life cannot be understated.

She was the one person who would genuinely tell him the truth, even if it meant questioning his decisions.

This recent revelation raises questions about Meghan’s past and the extent to which Harry was aware of it before their marriage.

In a separate note, criticisms have been directed towards Meghan Markle, with some claiming that she was nothing more than a failed social media influencer who managed to marry a prince out of desperation.

These critics argue that Meghan’s focus was on gaining fame and expensive clothing, rather than embracing the privileges and responsibilities that come with being a member of the royal family.

They highlight her lack of interest in the rich art collection housed in the royal residences, as well as her tendency to imitate others in terms of fashion and home decor.

The controversy surrounding Meghan’s decorating choices, such as the Frogmore Cottage, has also drawn attention.

Critics point out that her style seems to follow popular trends rather than being a reflection of her own personality.

Furthermore, they argue that her preference for white and black, both devoid of color, is ironic considering her mixed-race background.

In conclusion, Nanny Tiggy’s claim of deleted proof exposing Meghan’s past adds another dimension to the ongoing scrutiny of Prince Harry’s isolation and Meghan’s actions.

DAVID Beckham showed off his cheeky side today when he posted a funny video of himself fighting in the street with son Brooklyn

The father and son can be seen wresting each other in short clip as they celebrated Brooklyn’s birthday.

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David and Brooklyn Beckham play fight in the streetCredit: Instagram

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The Beckham men are usually more civilisedCredit: Getty – Contributor
In the hilarious video the pair can be seen giggling and laughing as they hold on to one another by the neck and shoulders.

As they wrestle, they try to push each other on the ground, but neither of them manage it.

Becks, 46, poked fun at his eldest, 23, by writing on the video: “Maybe at 23 you’ll win one mate (followed by a laughing emoji.”

The doting dad then added: “Love u mate.”

The Beckhams had been out celebrating Brooklyn’s birthday, which was yesterday.

Both David and Brooklyn looked handsome dressed in skinny jeans and denim jackets.

Earlier both David and his wife Victoria shared unseen family pics to celebrate Brooklyn’s 23rd birthday.

The doting parents paid tribute to their first-born son in a series of sweet shots.

Victoria, 47, treated fans to a stunning throwback snap where she cradled a baby Brooklyn in her arms as they relaxed on a beach.

She gushed about Brooklyn in the post saying: “23 years ago today my life changed forever, I felt a love impossible to explain.

“Brooklyn, you have no idea how much we all love you. Happy Birthday to the sweetest, kindest soul.”

David also posted nostalgic pics with his son too.

The football legend posted a sweet shot where he and Victoria cuddled up to him as a toddler.

He also treated fans to a topless shot in his Manchester United hey-day with his little boy.

The couple also shared a recent shot of grown-up Brookyln alongside Victoria in a stunning white gown.

David wrote alongside his shots on Instagram: “Happy Birthday to my amazing boy ❤️ Happy Birthday bust we love u so much ❤️ Have the most amazing day @brooklynbeckham @victoriabeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven.”

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They tried to push each other to the floor as they wrestledCredit: Instagram

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Victoria shared a sweet throwback shot with baby Brooklyn to celebrate his birthdayCredit: instagram

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David beamed in a throwback with his cute baby son too

VICTORIA and David Beckham posed with their kids and the Spice Girl’s rarely seen mum for her birthday dinner.

The famous family beamed on a night out for Jackie Adams’ special day.

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Victoria Beckham cosied up to her mum and dad on a special night out for her mum Jackie’s birthday

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David had a blast with his in-laws too
Victoria, 47, was full of smiles as she sat alongside her mum Jackie.

She looked glam in a black tuxedo jacket alongside her lookalike mum who showed off her timeless beauty in her stylish royal blue jacket.

They were joined by her dad Anthony, who looked dapper in a chequered grey suit.

He had a laugh with his son-in-law David as they raised a glass together.

The former football legend and fashion designer were joined by their brood on their night out.

Footballer Romeo, 19, beamed as he towered over his grandma for a photo.

His budding singer little brother Cruz, 17, threw his arm around his grandmother too for a snap.

Their younger sister Harper, 10, looked sweet in a purple dress as she spent quality time with her grandparents too.

Their eldest son Brooklyn was not seen in the shots.

Just last week David and Victoria shared some new family photos to mark Brooklyn’s 23rd birthday.

Victoria treated fans to a stunning throwback snap where she cradled a baby Brooklyn in her arms as they relaxed on a beach.

The former Spice Girl looked chic with her hair styled in her trademark black crop as she glammed up in a black bikini and fed her son a banana from her fruit bowl.

She gushed about Brooklyn in the post saying: “23 years ago today my life changed forever, I felt a love impossible to explain.

“Brooklyn, you have no idea how much we all love you. Happy Birthday to the sweetest, kindest soul.”

David, 46, also posted nostalgic pics with his son too.

He posted a sweet shot where he and Victoria cuddled up to him as a toddler.

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Cruz threw an arm around his Grandma

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Harper beamed as she enjoyed precious family time

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Romeo cuddled up to his nan

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Victoria shared the rare shots with her family on Instagram

ed Rosie and Jason, 54, an outfit for Isabella, and wrote in a note: “Dear Rosie and Jason, congratulations on the birth of Isabella James!

“We are so happy for you. Love David, Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper x.”

Rosie and Jason, who are also parents to son Jack, shared the first peek at little Isabella shortly after her birth.

In a post announcing the happy news, Rosie uploaded a snap showing Isabella in a Moses basket with her hand peeking out.

Captioning the sweet photo, Rosie simply wrote: “Isabella James Statham 👼🏼 2.2.22.”

Rosie’s fans and famous friends were quick to comment on the post, with Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland writing: “Those numbers!!! Congratulations!!”

Idris Elba’s wife Sabrina added: “❤️❤️❤️.”

And Poppy Delevingne said: “Congratulations ROSEBUD. 💘💘💘.”

MailOnline reported that Rosie had given birth in London with actor Jason, 54, by her side.

The Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’ previously announced her pregnancy last August, with a snap of her cradling her blossoming bump posted to Instagram.

The couple have been together for over ten years and got engaged in 2016, welcoming their first child a year later.

Speaking of their decision not to rush into marriage, Rosie said at the time that they were keen to have their son grown up enough to take part in the big day.

She said: “We’re looking forward to that time. It’s also not a huge priority for us; we’re so happy.

“I think it will be fun to do it when the baby’s grown up a bit and he can be involved in the wedding.”

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Rosie and Jason also share son Jack

DAVID Beckham has revealed his suit for son Brooklyn’s upcoming wedding.

Brooklyn, 23, will tie the knot with US actress Nicola Peltz this year and David, 46, told his Instagram followers plans are underway.

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David posed with his father-in-law Tony, left, and dad Ted

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Proud dad David shared his excitement over the upcoming nuptials
The retired footballer looked dapper as he posed alongside his dad Ted and father-in-law Tony Adams.

David captioned the photo: “Creating special memories ❤️❤️ wedding plans underway & the dads are all suited and booted 🔥 @victoriabeckham @jackie.adams_.”

Earlier this year The Sun revealed details about Brooklyn and Nicola’s big day – including who his best men are and the celebrity guests invited.

Brooklyn’s brothers Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 16, will act as Best Men — while Nicola’s ice hockey-playing brother Brad has been appointed Chief Bridesmaid.

The ceremony will be held on the sprawling Florida estate of 27-year-old actress Nicola’s billionaire dad Nelson.

Guests include Victoria’s Secret model Gigi Hadid, Nicole Richie and Gordon and Tana Ramsay.

But Elton John, Brooklyn’s godfather, will be on tour.

Last night a source said: “Understandably Nicola and Brooklyn want the entire day to be perfect and their attention to detail is quite astonishing.

“Money is obviously no object, but nonetheless they want the day to be a celebration of love, not wealth.

We also revealed that fashion bible Vogue will cover the big day.

The source added: “Vogue’s entertainment director Sergio Kletnoy has heavily wooed the pair and it looks like they will get the exclusive rights to the wedding.

“Vogue covered Idris Elba’s wedding and it was beautifully shot, It’ll be something like this — very tasteful.”

The source added: “Nicola flew to Rome with her stylist for wedding dress fittings, and has plumped for two fairytale Valentino numbers.

“Victoria Beckham designed Nicola’s engagement dress, and is fully supportive of the move. A VB number is likely to pop up in the evening do.

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Brooklyn and Nicola’s wedding is expected to be covered by fashion bible Vogue