Pundit’s daughter denies text abuse of ex-friend

The daughter of Richard Keys, the television sports presenter, has been accused of sending abusive texts to a former friend who was allegedly having an affair with her father, 60.

Jemma Keys, 32, of Ascot, Berks, a former Hollyoaks actress, denied sending threatening messages to Lucie Rose, 28, a lawyer. She was charged with one count of harassment without violence.

Magistrate Peter Lush bailed Ms Keys until her trial at Stratford magistrates’ court on March 22, and warned her not to make contact with Ms Rose.