‘Toxic’ Sarah Ferguson ‘faces financial destitution’ as she’s axed over Epstein scandal

Experts say the scandal could leave Fergie a “toxic” brand and have a devastating effect on her ability to financially support herself and disgraced ex-husband Andrew, 65. A close pal of Fergie said she wrote the email at a time when she had been threatened with legal action by Epstein, 66, who was found dead in his cell in 2019 as he awaited trial.

Fergie said sorry to Epstein after linking him to paedophilia in an interview, telling him: “I did not use the P word about you”.

PR expert Mark Borkowski said Fergie risked becoming “toxic” and said the leaked emails were “reputational napalm”. He said: “The Duchess’s reputation and ability to earn a living off the back of that reputation directly affects Andrew’s finances.” He added: “The leaked emails are reputational napalm… Julia’s House severing ties is not a side note; it’s a siren.

“When a children’s hospice decides the reputational risk of association outweighs the patronage of a Duchess, the verdict is clear: she is toxic. Charities are bellwethers for public trust. If they won’t touch her, then publishers, sponsors, and producers won’t either. This isn’t a PR headache – it’s financial destitution dressed up as disgrace.”

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