Ferguson TV series 'axed over scandal'

A series of reality documentaries starring the Duchess of York has reportedly been axed by ITV following her recent 'cash for royal access' row.

According to the Daily Star, Sarah Ferguson had landed a £300,000 deal for three fly-on-the-wall programmes following her daily life, which are now not expected to air.

At the weekend, a Sunday newspaper reported that Ferguson had accepted a bribe to introduce a 'businessman' to her ex-husband Prince Andrew. The man in question was in fact a reporter involved in a sting operation.

A TV source said: "She recently finished filming two documentaries and was meant to be doing a follow-up. But nobody wants that now we know she has secret meetings and does dodgy deals.

"She's an embarrassment and has been axed. It's not clear whether she'll be able to work again."

Earlier this week, Ferguson said that she was "very sorry" for her behaviour and "deeply" regretted the embarrassment she had caused.