After being accused of cashing in on her sister’s fame, Samantha Markle- Meghan Markle’s half-sister- has seemingly confirmed the rumours that she’s taking part in the next series of Celebrity Big Brother.
Supposedly high on the producers list of celebrities to get in, Samantha would be on our screens for five weeks while staying in the CBB house in Elstree. When asked about appearing on the reality TV show, she told Inside Edition:
‘Why not? Life is about cashing in, you… take opportunities as they arise and hopefully you enjoy the ride.
‘And you can make it as positive as you can, there’s nothing wrong with it. The purpose of that show would not be to discuss [Meghan]’
Of course, whether that’s her purpose or not, that’s the reason she’s in there. This year’s CBB theme is ‘The Eye of The Storm’, essentially celebrities caught up in scandals.
Samantha has been accused of using her family dramato make money and heighten her own status since her book, The Diary Of Princess Pushy’s Sister, was announced. Conducting several interviews since then, she addressed the criticism on Good Morning Britain this morning.
‘Let’s face it we all have to survive’, she told Kate Garraway and Charlotte Hawkins, ‘money makes the world go around, so if you want to call that cashing in that’s fine but I think no one in media would refuse a paycheck for talking about the royals’
Somewhat talking herself in circles, she went on to say, ‘as a family we’re not subject to royal protocol, certainly here in America so if you want to call it cashing in I think that’s a little bit ridiculous.’
And when asked about the rumours of a celebrity big brother appearance, she said, ‘I’ve worked in media most of my life, why would I not? Why would I stop living because I have a family issue going on?’
However, after very much implying she would be on the TV show to various publications, she refused to confirm, continuing:
‘Well I would tell you but then I would have to kill you...I don't want to find myself in locks and stocks.’
We’re unlikely to know for sure whether Samantha will enter until August 17th, the day the show airs, as not only will producers want to heighten speculation for the premiere, but we can imagine there will also be tons of behind-the-scenes back and forth between Samantha and the royal family representatives to stop this from happening.
Regardless of whether she enters, the masterminds behind this PR move are certainly earning their paychecks, we’re already on tenterhooks for the premiere and we thought this year’s Love Island had bored us off reality TV for good…
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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Relationship Timeline
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met in London in July 2016.
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They were introduced by mutual friend Markus Anderson, who is the director of Soho House.
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In October 2016, the Express became the first newspaper to publish news that Prince Harry had a new girlfriend.
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On November 8th 2016, Kensington Palace released an unprecedented statement which referring to Markle as Harry's girlfriend for the first time.
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In the statement, Prince Harry condemned the 'wave of abuse and harrassment' faced by Markle, saying that he was 'worried about Ms. Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her.'
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'It is not right that a few months into a relationship with him that Ms. Markle should be subjected to such a storm,' the statement continued.
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The couple were papped together for the first time in December 2016, shopping for a Christmas tree in London at the Pines and Needles store.
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Later that week, they were seen on London's West End, catching a performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
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In February, Prince Harry wore a his 'n' hers bracelet on the cover of Town & Country magazine, just weeks after Markle was pictured wearing the same one on Instagram.
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In March 2017, Meghan joined Prince Harry in the Caribbean for the wedding of his friend's Tom 'Skippy' Inskip and Lara Hughes-Young.
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It was the first time that Markle accompanied Harry to a wedding, marking another milestone occasion for the couple.
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The first public event attended by the couple was the polo at Coworth Park in May 2017.
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Later in May, Markle attended the party portion of Pippa Middleton's wedding to James Middelton.
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Prince Harry was seen driving her to the event after the church ceremony.
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The couple were photographed together the following day at the wheelchair tennis.
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The couple 'broke with royal protocol' by holding hands and appearing affectionate while at the Invictus Games.
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In an interview with Vanity Fair, Meghan referred to Harry as her boyfriend numerous times, saying: 'We're a couple. We're in love. I'm sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell, but I hope what people understand is that this is our time.'
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In early November 2017, it was reported that Meghan Markle was leaving Suits after seven series.
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Much was made of Markle's choice of outfit: ripped jeans and a white blouse called 'The Husband'.
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Although Prince Harry was sat next to First Lady Melania Trump at the event, rather than his girlfriend, she was only seated a few rows behind him.
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The couple made their first official public appearance in September, when Markle attended the opening of Prince Harry's Invictus Games.
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In mid-November 2017, bookies suspending betting on an impending royal engagement, as speculation grew that an announcement was about to be made.
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On November 27th 2017, Prince Charles announced the engagement of his younger son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after 15 months of dating.
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The couple later appeared at a photocall, with Markle wearing a white dress coat by Canadian brand Line The Label. The website has subsequently crashed.
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The engagement ring, by Cleave and Company, was reportedly designed by Prince Harry himself, using two stones that belonged to Princess Diana.
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When asked by waiting photographers if the proposal was romantic, Harry joked 'of course!'
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The couple indulged in some PDA at the closing ceremony.
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Meghan wore a maroon midi dress with a pleated chiffon skirt by one of her favourite Canadian brands Aritzia.
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She teamed it with a matching burgundy biker jacket by Mackage.
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Prince Harry reportedly spent time with Meghan's mother Doria while at the Games too.
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Prince Harry was photographed kissing Meghan.
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In late September 2017, it was reported that Meghan had met the Queen, prompting speculation that the relationship was getting serious.