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I’M A Celeb star GK Barry was ‘begged’ to come on the show by presenters Ant and Dec in a previous interview.

GK Barry, who has become hugely well known on TikTok and social media, previously featured on an Instagram live with Ant and Dec where fans begged to see her enter the jungle.

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The YouTube star, who is now confirmed to be part of the full 2024 jungle line-up, had joked to the Geordie duo that she’d join I’m A Celebrity for one reason.

GK Barry, who’s real name is Grace Keeling, laughed on the Instagram live as she told the pair: “Listen, if there’s pound signs involved – absolutely!”

Whilst she has been confirmed to be in the upcoming series of the ITV show, she’s also now facing a backlash over controversial comments on her recent Saving Grace podcast.

The star was slammed for comments deemed to be “harmful” after her chat with Only Fans creator Bonnie Blue, who recently made headlines for bedding a series of University students during Fresher’s Week and for boasting about sleeping with a dad and his son.

Backlash over the interview with Bonnie and GK’s comments have now seen GK in the midst of an “absolute PR nightmare” according to a source.

A source revealed to The Sun that GK’s recent podcast has caused concern for ITV bosses.

They shared: “I’m A Celeb is a family show and they can’t have anyone on there who agrees with sleeping with barely 18 years olds.

“The top brass have held crisis talks as to how they handle the backlash with GK enters the show.

“GK has deleted the video but the furore hasn’t gone away.

“The backlash is already huge on YouTube and social media this is an absolute PR nightmare for ITV.

“They rely on advertisers wanting to spend money on the show and it’s not a good look when one of the campmates has had someone so controversial on her podcast and agreed with everything she said.”

The Sun has approached ITV for comment.

Fans have also pushed back on GK Barry for her Bonnie Blue interview, as they accused the podcast host of platforming “harmful behaviour” and a being “disgrace to feminism“.

Thousands have shared their concerns that her 3.6million TikTok followers are largely under 20 – and questioned jungle bosses decision to sign her up for ITV’s family friend show.

One wrote online: “Her audience is 13-20 year old girls. Young and impressionable. This is not the message young girls should be hearing. We need to start de-platforming.”

Another added: “GK Barry having bonnie blue on her pod and AGREEING with the harmful s*** she was saying is beyond disappointing. Do better babe.”

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One of GK Barry’s recent podcast interviews has sparked a backlash as it features OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue[/caption]

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Fans have hit back at GK Barry for appearing to support Bonnie Blue, as many accuse her of platforming “harmful behaviour”[/caption]

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MARRIED people are almost twice as happy as everyone else, according to a study.

Research found that singletons, divorcees and widows are between 64 and 99 per cent more likely to be depressed.

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Scientists reckon wedded couples benefit from the stability, support and extra cash in their relationships.

Just under half of all British adults – 49 per cent – are married and there are a quarter of a million weddings per year in England and Wales.

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues and as many as one in 10 of us will suffer at some point.

Experts at Harvard University in the USA studied data from 107,000 people in seven countries, including the UK, to see the effect of marriage on happiness.

They found that unmarried people were 86 per cent more likely to feel depressed than married ones.

The health benefits of marriage may include the positive influence of spouses on each other’s mental well-being

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A widowed person’s risk was 64 per cent higher than a married person’s, while a single person’s was 79 per cent and a divorcee’s was 99 per cent.

Men and more highly educated people were more likely to be miserable.

Writing in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, study author Dr Cuicui Wang said: “The health benefits of marriage may include enhanced access to economic resources, the exchange of social support and the positive influence of spouses on each other’s mental well-being.

“Our study revealed that single or separated males also exhibited a higher risk of depressive symptoms.

“One potential explanation for this is that females tend to have larger and stronger social support networks than males.”

The research adds to a range of health benefits that have been linked to marriage.

Other studies suggest matrimony reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes, speeds up surgery recovery and cancer diagnosis, and helps us to live longer.

CHRISTMAS has come early for Love Island winner Molly Smith as she slipped into some very sexy lingerie for a new shoot.

The TV reality star, 30, looked sensational as she modelled the new festive Ann Summers range.

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Blonde bombshell Molly showcased her toned physique in a red cut-out frilly lace bodysuit.

She then slipped into a black sheer thong and bralette with stockings and suspenders.

Molly was seen kneeling on the floor in a pair of black stilettos.

The telly star struck a series of smouldering poses in various positions – including one photo of her showing off her bottom.

Molly then sizzled in a halterneck bra and matching underwear as she put her trim figure on display.

She was seen running her hands through her hair as she seductively looked away from the camera.

The star, who is dating fellow Love Island star Tom Clare, also looked glamourous in a red and black floral lingerie set.

Molly is the new face of the lingerie brand’s Christmas campaign for 2024, which the new collection launching today.

Molly is not shy when it comes to showing off her gym-honed body.

Just last month she posed in a multicoloured string bikini while on her sunsoaked holiday in Miami.

In another cheeky snap, Molly showed off her peachy behind as she looked out onto the Miami waters from her impressively-positioned balcony.

Showing his clear admiration for the cheeky photos, Molly’s boyfriend Tom Clare commented under the pics: “Must of looked at these about 20 times now I need to chill.”

Having bagged the crown from the first ever All Stars edition of the ITV dating show that turned the pair into stars in January of this year, things have moved unbelievably quick for the adorable duo.

The pair have already purchased their first luxury home together after raking in the pounds following their second stint on reality TV.

After popping a bottle of champagne in the garden, Molly told her followers: “‘Home is where the heart is’ – We’ve officially bought our first home, we couldn’t be happier.”

She also posted a video of herself, Tom and their pet dog running around a luxurious water feature in their new back garden.

They even found themselves sparking marriage rumours earlier this year with a very telling Instagram post.

The rumour mill went into overdrive when Tom seemingly revealed Molly to be his “wife” in a cryptic snap.

The picture was taken as they cosied up together in front of the TV in their brand new home.

Interestingly, Tom had tagged Molly in alongside the word: “Wifey.”

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BARRY McGuigan, the renowned Irish former professional boxer and current boxing trainer and promoter, is married to Sandra Mealiff.

He’s taking on the challenge of surviving in the Australian jungle on I’m A Celebrity 2024 — here’s everything we know about his wife and family.

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Who is Barry McGuigan’s wife Sandra Mealiff?

Sandra Mealiff comes from a Protestant background, while Barry McGuigan is Catholic, which is significant in the context of Northern Ireland’s religious divisions.

Their interfaith marriage held symbolic importance during the tumultuous period of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, as it represented unity and love transcending sectarian divides.

Speaking about this period in 2008, Barry told the Times: “I remember feeling a responsibility to create a harmonious situation: I wasn’t going to cause any more trouble and strife.

“I was a Catholic Irishman fighting for the British title; my wife was a Protestant.

“For the British title fight in 1983 [when Barry defeated Vernon Penprase for the featherweight belt], I wanted to wear neutral colours, so I decided on the UN flag colours of peace.

“My dad sang Danny Boy, which became a unifying song.

“It was crucial that people who came to see me fight didn’t feel threatened. I had amazing partisan support.”

From childhood sweethearts to spouses

The couple’s relationship began in their youth.

Barry said: “[Sandra and I] grew up together, buddies from kids.”

They tied the knot on December 14, 1981 — however no details about their big day have been reported.

The marriage took place when Barry was 20 years old, showing the couple’s deep commitment to each other from a young age.

First home

In 1982, at the age of 21, Barry took out a mortgage on his first home with Sandra.

The house had a unique location, straddling the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Barry said: “In 1982, I was in the embryonic stages of my career, so for a 21-year-old to take out a mortgage on his own house was really something.

“It was a lovely bungalow in the border area of the Republic of Ireland — next to a lake in Clones, Co Monaghan, where I had lived my whole life.”

Kids

Barry and Sandra McGuigan have four children: Danika, Shane, Jake, and Blain.

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Danika, also known as Nika, was the couple’s only daughter.

Born in 1986, she pursued a career in acting and appeared in several films and TV shows including Wildfire (2020), Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope (2016), Traders (2015) and Philomena (2013).

Danika tragically passed away on July 23, 2019 at the age of 33, following a brief battle with cancer.

She had previously overcome leukemia as a child, but succumbed to a more aggressive form of cancer later in life.

On August 2, 2019, Barry shared an old photo of himself and his daughter, paying an emotional tribute to Danika.

He wrote: “The most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do was to say goodbye to my amazing daughter Nika earlier this week.

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“She has been a shining light in our family’s lives for the past 33 years.

“Nika was an extremely talented and inspirational young lady who radiated kindness and love.

“Our hearts are broken and we know that life will never be the same again for us.

“However, Nika lives on in so many parts of our lives which we are grateful for.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who sent flowers, cards, Mass cards, Instagram messages, Facebook, Twitter, texts and email messages of condolences and support.

“There are simply too many to answer individually so I want to use this opportunity to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you, the family greatly appreciate them.”

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Shane

Shane, born on November 8, 1988, has followed in his father’s footsteps in the boxing world.

He has become a renowned boxing trainer, working with high-profile fighters including Carl Frampton, David Haye and George Groves.

Shane’s success as a trainer has earned him recognition in the boxing community, continuing the McGuigan legacy in the sport.

Following the heartbreaking passing of his sister, Shane wrote on Instagram: “My beautiful sister Danika lost her battle with cancer. She overcame it once with a two-year fight.

“We were privileged to have another 20 years with our amazing Nika.”

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Jake and Blain

While less is publicly known about Jake and Blain, they are also part of the close-knit McGuigan family.

The family has generally maintained privacy regarding their personal lives.

Jake reportedly studied business in London, while Blain is a politics graduate who is involved with music.

Current residence

The McGuigan family left their border home in Clones and moved to Kent, England in 1987.

In 2008, Barry said: “It was in 1987, after I had lost my title [against Stevie Cruz] in Las Vegas, the year my father died, that I decided to move the family to England. It was a bit of a wrench.

“I’ve been back to see the [Clones] house several times. The roads are no longer barricaded, and now I’m involved in integrated eduction, which is the way forward.

“It’s important to me that there is harmony and bonding between people.”

DRIVERS are just learning of a brilliant way they can help make their car’s heating work better, stay warmer and even use less fuel.

Best of all, the little-known solution can cost as little as 60p.

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As colder weather draws ever nearer across the UK, motorists will surely be keen to keep their car’s interiors as toasty as possible – especially on those bitter winter mornings.

We’ve already learned of a clever way drivers can keep warm if their car doesn’t have a working heater installed, but what if the motor’s heater is coming through somewhat tepidly?

Brilliantly, car experts at the AA have explained how a car’s heater works, why it might not be working properly, and a simple reason why that may be.

Most car heaters use coolant to warm up the interior of the vehicle, with the car’s engine heating the coolant, which is then pushed through the heater core – this acts like a mini-radiator.

Air is then pushed through the heater core resulting in hot air blowing into the car.

This explains why a car’s heating often comes through cold for a few minutes after its first start up, as the engine needs a little time to warm up to heat the coolant.

The AA states that a heating system that isn’t working properly could be due to a faulty blower motor or an issue stopping power from reaching the blower motor, although there are other possibilities too.

One simple issue could be low levels of antifreeze, or coolant, which would mean there won’t be enough hot liquid in the heater core, resulting in cold air.

Drivers can simply top up the coolant to the appropriate level, and then check to see if the heating is working properly again.

Antifreeze can be found for a relatively low price – with some products coming in as low as 60p – and we were able to find K2 Kuler Radiator Coolant Antifreeze for the low price of £1.44 for a 1-litre bottle.

Making sure your car’s antifreeze levels are topped up can even help improve fuel economy, by helping your car run at an optimal temperature.

To top up a car engine’s coolant, it’s simply a case of opening the reservoir cap – be careful the engine is not too hot and make sure to use a cloth wrapped around the cap to open it – and add it to the fluid level.

This comes as drivers have been urged to keep a cheap item in their car to help them keep warm this winter.

Better yet, this gadget doesn’t waste any petrol on heating and can be bought for just 79p.

Also, an item from The Range that only costs £1.29 can get rid of condensation from car windows in seconds.

Homewares store The Range is currently selling a microfibre demister pad from Carkit for the rock-bottom price of £1.29.

Elsewhere, a beloved family-run garage that’s been serving its local community for nearly a century has closed its doors for good.

R Jackson Motors in Herne Bay, Kent, has been a staple on Bullockstone Road since 1932.

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THE two trainers carrying Britain’s Melbourne Cup hopes admitted they will party hard “whether we win or lose” on Tuesday.

One went on to say they had little doubt that Melbourne would provide a “more than adequate venue” in which to let their hair down after the race.

North Yorkshire trainer Brian Ellison and Newmarket-based Harry Eustace both have runners in the £4 million ‘race that stops a Nation’.

And to them, this already feels like a win.

Because last month, both men made the 20-hour flight to Werribee last month unsure whether they would get a start in the iconic race.

But Ellison’s Onesmoothoperator booked himself a ticket when obliterated his Aussie rivals in the Geelong Cup, and now he’s third favourite at 13-2 for the Lexington showpiece.

The horse has already made his trainer very happy this season when winning the Pitman’s Derby, known now as the Northumberland Plate.

Ellison, who was born on Plate day in Newcastle, only ten minutes from the track, had always wanted to win the race.

And Eustace’s Sea King secured his place with a stylish win in the Bendigo Cup.

Eustace, son of flat-trainer James Eustace, has already had a crack at the Aussie racing scene this year, with down-the-field Juddmonte International finisher Docklands coming fifth in the Cox Plate.

But both trainers already feel like they’re on the winning side when it comes to the big one.

Ellison said: “Celebrations are going to be whether we win or lose. When we came here three weeks ago we were like 100-1.

“We’re both in the Melbourne Cup, we’ll celebrate regardless. We’ve had a good time, we’ve both had a winner.

“We work hard, we play hard!”

Eustace is no stranger to Australian celebrations – his brother David has had successes this side of the globe with former co-trainer Ciaron Maher.

He said: “I’m sure Melbourne will provide a very adequate party place, as Brian said, whatever happens,” Eustace added.

“There is a slight feeling, I suspect, almost in both camps, that it’s almost a win getting in (to the field) and we’re just determined to enjoy the rest of it.

“We’ve got a fun few days coming up and it’s fantastic to be a part of it!”

The race was significantly weakened when Aidan O’Brien’s favourite Jan Brueghel was ruled out due to a vet-check which sent his trainer into a complete frenzy.

But they still have some still competition, and both agree Willie Mullins’ Vauban is the one to watch.

Ellison said: “I think Vauban should be favourite … his form is really top class.

“But we’re hopeful about Onesmoothoperator.

“As for Australia – this is by far the best palace to come, the racing, the people, the sunshine, it’s a great place to come, I recommend anybody to come here.”

Eustance added: “I think Vauban is a big price, based on what he’s done. He finished second to Kyprios, who is by a long way our best stayer in Europe.

“He was all the rage last year, Willie’s (Mullins) a genius, I don’t see why there’s such a big swing.”

Last year the Melbourne Cup crowd celebrations went above and beyond, with race-goers partying as if the end of the world was around the corner.

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THE PS5 Pro is currently the talk of the town, as everyone is discussing whether it’s worth the high asking price.

If you’re not in the know, it’s £700/$700 without items that used to be available out of the box, namely the disc drive and stand.

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When you include the price of these pretty necessary accessories, you’re looking at £825/$810 to play the PS5 games you probably already own.

However, the PS5 Pro offers more than twice the storage of the original console, and the fidelity of graphics mode with the framerate of performance mode.

For those who care about how their games look and think the PS5 just isn’t cutting it anymore, then it might be worth the high price tag.

Initially only twelve games announced to receive PS5 Pro enhanced editions.

Looking at the list, they were some of the most popular games available on the PS5, but it was not a particularly long list when you are considering the price increase.

It’s a massive £350/$310 more than the original PS5 was at launch, which is enough to get you a Nintendo Switch or Xbox Series S and a few games to go with it.

However, if PlayStation is your console of choice and you always wanted to play your favourite games with a smooth framerate and the best graphics, then the PS5 Pro could be for you.

Since then PlayStation has announced a full list of 55 games, which will be available with PS5 Pro enhancements at launch.

If you want to be better informed before you decide whether to pre-order or not, here’s all the games that have been confirmed for enhancements on the PS5 Pro.

Every announced PS5 Pro Enhanced game so far

Here is the full list of games with PS5 Pro enhancement patches, though Sony promises that there are more to come.

• Alan Wake 2
• Albatroz
• Apex Legends
• Arma Reforger
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• EA Sports College Football 25
• Dead Island 2
• Demon’s Souls
• Diablo 4
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard
• Dragon’s Dogma 2
• Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition
• EA Sports FC 25
• Enlisted
• F1 24
• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
• Fortnite
• God of War Ragnarök
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Horizon Forbidden West
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
• Kayak VR: Mirage
• Lies of P
• Madden NFL 25
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
• Naraka: Bladepoint
• NBA2K 25
• No Man’s Sky
• Palworld
• Paladin’s Passage
• Planet Coaster 2
• Professional Spirits Baseball 2024-2025
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Resident Evil 4
• Resident Evil Village
• Rise of the Ronin
• Rogue Flight 
• Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
• Star Wars: Outlaws
• Stellar Blade
• Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
• The Callisto Protocol
• The Crew Motorfest
• The Finals
• The First Descendant 
• The Last of Us Part 1
• The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
• Until Dawn
• War Thunder
• Warframe
• World of Warships: Legends

PS5 Pro Game Boost details

Alongside games with guaranteed enhancements, the PS5 Pro offers a feature similar to the PS4 Pro called Game Boost.

This feature will “stabilise or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games” according to Sony.

The company also claims that PS4 games will receive “enhanced image quality” as part of the game boost which includes improved resolution.

Sony claims that over 8,500 PS4 games could benefit from PS5 Pro Game Boost.

If you want to read more about the upcoming console, check out our PS5 Pro round-up.

BST Hyde Park’s FOURTH headliner has been announced as US superstar, Noah Kahan.

Folk singer Noah, 27, will perform on Friday, July 4, 2025, joining an already impressive lineup.

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The musician, who received a Grammy nomination this year, is best known for his hits including Stick Season, All My Love, and Come Over.

His performance will feature special guest Gracie Abrams, who is currently dating actor Paul Mescal.

Although the complete list of acts is yet to be revealed, Noah’s show will take place alongside gigs by country star Zach Bryan, actor and singer Hugh Jackman, and Jeff Lynne’s ELO.

Last week, Zach was handed a second date at the London festival – after his planned one-off show sold out so quickly.

Tickets for the 28-year-old’s gig on June 28 next year went so fast that organisers have now scheduled a second show for the following day.

Jim King, who is the CEO of European Festivals at AEG Presents, suggests the two gigs could turn out to be the “biggest shows of the summer”.

He said: “The demand to see Zach Bryan has been incredible, with his fans coming from all over the UK to see these exclusive performances. It’s shaping up to be the biggest shows of the summer.” 

In 2024, BST Hyde Park showcased an impressive roster of superstars over three weekends.

The festival featured performances by SZA, Kings of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Kylie Minogue, and Stray Kids.

Tickets for the 2025 shows will be available for purchase starting November 8 at 10am on the official website.

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HE was once the high-flying partying royal, but these days the walls are quite literally caving in around disgraced Prince Andrew.

This week, our exclusive pictures revealed how the Duke of York looks to have let his Windsor mansion go to ruin as his money problems pile up.

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Now, experts have warned Andrew “needs to get real” about his financial situation and “downsize” from his 30-room mansion, suggesting he is petulantly “shoving up two fingers at King Charles” by staying put.

The Duke is said to be determined to hold onto the crumbling Royal Lodge, despite his brother King Charles cutting off his £1 million a year allowance.

The once spendthrift prince, who lived a jetset lifestyle with sheikhs and billionaires, is no longer a working royal and doesn’t appear to have a job.

The Royal Lodge has an estimated annual repair bill of £400,000, but 64-year-old Andrew is only getting around £20,000 a year from his naval pension.

Former Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker is an expert on the complex and often secretive funding of the Windsors, and author of the book And What Do You Do?

He thinks that Andrew will struggle to find a wealthy benefactor to bail him out like he did in the past, because he’s “persona non grata” following allegations that he had sex with Virginia Giuffre after she was trafficked by serial abuser Jeffrey Epstein.

The royal has always denied having sex with Virginia, who was 17 at the time of the alleged offence in 2001, but paid a reported £12 million to her to settle a civil claim in 2022.

He has reportedly been offered the chance to live in Frogmore Cottage, which Prince Harry briefly lived in with his wife Meghan, in Windsor instead, but doesn’t want to shift to the much smaller property. 

Norman tells The Sun: “I think it’s right that Andrew should be turfed out of where he is. It’s far too large for him. 

“He’s not performing any sort of function for the Royal Family or for the country at large. He needs to get real and downsize.

“I think the offer of Frogmore Cottage is actually a very generous one. He ought to be happy with that.”

Royal author Christopher Wilson, whose books include Fergie – Her Secret Life, thinks it is a “disgrace” that the home the Queen Mother once called her “little paradise” is being left to rot.

He says: “To see the Queen Mother’s much-loved house where she lived, she adored living there, in such a state of disrepair is a disgrace.

“It’s dishonouring her memory. It’s shoving up two fingers at King Charles.”

Christopher believes that Andrew will stay in the Royal Lodge just to annoy his brother Charles.

He adds: “The state of his mind is reflected in the state of his home. It is falling all around him. 

“He doesn’t care anymore. He knows he’s never coming back and he’s just digging his toes in.”

The golden boy

It is a massive fall from grace for the prince who was described as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s “favourite son.”

Seen as a war hero, thanks to his bravery as a helicopter pilot in the Falklands War, he was a playboy prince who dated the likes of actress Koo Stark.

Andrew used RAF planes just to fly to golf days in St Andrew’s in Scotland and would criss cross the globe as a UK trade envoy, sometimes taking in ski trips on the way.

The man nicknamed Airmiles Andy no longer enjoys such benefits.

In the past when the prince was strapped for cash, either the Queen or rich benefactors appear to have ridden to his rescue.

Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson’s marital home Sunninghill Park, dubbed South York due to its extravagant Dallas styling, was left empty for almost a decade.

Kazakhstan billionaire Timur Kulibayev paid £15million for it in 2007, which was believed to be £3million over the asking price.

Hunting rich benefactors

But it was Andrew’s friendships with the likes of Epstein and Saif Gaddafi, the son of the brutal former Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, that got him into trouble in the first place.

Norman comments: “Some of these people he dealt with in the Middle East, were just complete autocrats, including people who are associated with torture of opponents.”

In 2019 Andrew said that he had “never stopped loving” Sarah even though they divorced in 1996 after ten years of marriage.

She shares the Royal Lodge with him and could help fund some of the upkeep.

Sarah, 65, makes money from writing books, TV work and her Storytime with Fergie YouTube videos.

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Norman claims: “It’s even more difficult to find a billionaire to bail them out now, but nevertheless, that’s what they’ll try and do.

“They’re not going to go down the job centre, are they?”

However, Christopher doesn’t think Andrew is so skint that he’s going to need to work for a living – ever.

He explains: “He inherited money from the Queen Mother. He inherited money from the Queen.

“I think there is money there, but he’s not prepared to shell it out.”

Despite their apparent dire financial straits, Sarah was able to find £7 million two years ago for a two-home property in Belgravia, which is one of Londons’ most expensive locations.

That is said to be an investment for their daughters Princess Beatrice, 36, and Princess Eugenie, 34.

Both princesses have married wealthy men: Beatrice to Italian noble Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and Eugenie to marketing executive Jack Brooksbank.

Andrew was also keen for his daughters to retain their titles and be treated like royalty.

Living beyond his means

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His bills, though, are likely to keep stacking up.

According to royal author Robert Hardman, the king is no longer shelling out for Andrew’s ten-strong security team.

If Andrew wants protection, he’s going to have to fund it himself.

He also enjoys expensive pastimes such as horse riding, shooting trips and dining out at fancy restaurants.

Christopher comments: “He’s still got staff and he’s still got security, all that costs a great deal of money.

“And he’s got a very expensive wife as well.”

Previously, Andrew’s been able to sell property to deal with money problems.

The prince sold a chalet in Verbier in the Swiss Alps for £17 million, which most likely went to help pay Virginia.

The previous monarch, who gave Sunninghill Park to her second son as a wedding gift, is also believed to have pitched in to fund that payment.

But even Elizabeth realised she could no longer stand by Andrew after his car-crash Newsnight interview where he denied any sexual impropriety with Virginia.

She stripped him of his remaining military titles and is said to have considered shifting him out of the Royal Lodge.

Public purse

Norman, though, says that the taxpayer isn’t saving any money by Andrew’s allowance being stopped.

He explains: “All that will happen is that the King’s no longer paying Andrew, but Charles will just have more money himself.”

The author is worried that the Royal Lodge’s state of disrepair will cost the exchequer more in the long run.

He continues: “Where Andrew is at the moment is an important building and he’s letting it go to rack and ruin.

“What I think will happen is that eventually we may end up seeing William and Kate move in there and there’ll be a massive bill for the public to make up for all the damage that Andrew’s not dealt with.”

Jae Donnelly

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