ROXANNE: I’M JUST LIKE MEGHAN!
ROXANNE Pallett said she felt “hounded, ridiculed and vilified” in the UK after the
Celebrity Big Brother “punchgate” storm.
That’s why she can “understand” why Meghan Markle wanted to leave the country and praised the Duchess of Sussex’s “inner strength” for doing so.
Former Emmerdale actress Roxanne was at the centre of a firestorm during her time on the reality show in 2018 after she alleged she had been assaulted by housemate Ryan Thomas.
Roxanne was heavily criticised for accusing soap star Thomas of punching her – a claim she later said was “massively wrong”.
The 37-year-old, who travelled across America last year, told Closer magazine: “I didn’t feel welcome in England.
“I was hounded, ridiculed and vilified for over a year.
“I felt like the country was against me. For a long time I felt exiled and was being told to disappear by online bullies.”
She said she can identify with Meghan and husband Prince Harry, who have stepped back from their roles in the royal family and will spend much of their time in North America.
Roxanne said: “In a way, I can understand why Meghan left. I’m so happy she’s had the inner strength to say, ‘I’m not happy here, let’s make a change’.”
Roxanne, who married fireman and wrestler Jason Carrion in January, insists she is now much happier.
She said: “I think taking a step away from showbiz has been the biggest saving grace for me as it’s brought better people into my life.”