Penny Lancaster recently revealed a shocking and uncomfortable memory from her past during a segment on Loose Women.
The 53-year-old TV personality recounted an unsettling encounter with former Harrods owner Mohammed Al-Fayed, who allegedly offered her his sperm while she was trying to conceive with her husband, Sir Rod Stewart.
Lancaster explained that during this time, Al-Fayed jokingly told her that if she and Stewart were unable to have a child, she could have some of his sperm, which he claimed to keep in the “frozen food department at Harrods.”
This bizarre offer came after other strange interactions, where Al-Fayed allegedly handed Stewart a box of what he said were Viagra pills, which turned out to be just mints.
Lancaster’s revelation came amidst a troubling backdrop of accusations against Al-Fayed, with over 100 women claiming they were sexually abused by him during his long tenure at Harrods.
The memory resurfaced while Lancaster was speaking with panelists Jane Moore, Kaye Adams, Linda Robson, and special guest Tom Bower.
Penny Lancaster Reflects on Past Experiences with Donald Trump
In a separate conversation, Lancaster shared her thoughts on former President Donald Trump, with whom she and Stewart were once friendly.
The couple lived near Trump’s estate in Florida, and they used to attend his private parties.
While the events seemed harmless at first, Lancaster admitted her perspective changed when Trump began his campaign for president.
She recalled feeling uncomfortable with his rhetoric as he began to run for office again, stating that it “crossed all sorts of boundaries.”
As a result, Lancaster made it clear to her husband that they would no longer be attending Trump’s gatherings.
Penny Lancaster Takes a Stand Against Gregg Wallace’s Alleged Misconduct
The conversation also turned to Lancaster’s ongoing feud with Celebrity MasterChef host Gregg Wallace.
In a fierce response to Wallace’s alleged mistreatment of his wife on the show, Lancaster previously slammed him as a “tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully.”
The incident that led to her criticism occurred when Wallace reprimanded her during her time on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021 for the delayed preparation of her food, then refused to even eat it.
Lancaster later took to Instagram, sharing a cryptic post that seemed to hint at Wallace’s behavior, writing that once she realized someone’s behavior reflected their own struggles rather than hers, she learned to have grace.
Wallace’s behavior was reportedly a significant catalyst for Lancaster’s husband, Sir Rod Stewart, to speak out on social media.
Sir Rod, furious over the treatment of his wife, called Wallace a “bad apple” with a “bad core.”
He also expressed his satisfaction when Wallace was later removed from the show, saying, “Good riddance Wallace.”
Penny Lancaster Continues to Shine in Her Career
Despite these negative experiences, Lancaster remains upbeat about her career.
She told MailOnline that her time on shows like Loose Women and Strictly Come Dancing has been incredibly positive.
She emphasized that although there are some negative experiences in reality TV, most productions have great safeguarding protocols in place.
Lancaster remains passionate about her work and feels fully supported by the teams she collaborates with.
Fans Remember Penny Lancaster’s Emotional Exit from Celebrity MasterChef
Fans of Celebrity MasterChef will recall the emotional moment when Lancaster was eliminated from the show in 2021.
She left the competition in tears after Wallace’s harsh remarks.
Following her exit, Lancaster took to Instagram to share her feelings, reflecting on the personal growth that comes from understanding that other people’s actions are often more about their struggles than anything else.
As this story continues to unfold, it’s clear that Lancaster is not backing down in her defense of herself and her family, making it clear that she will continue to speak out against those she believes are in the wrong.