Channel 4 series Go Back to Where You Came From showed six Britons exploring war-torn countries in the Middle East and Africa to learn about what drives migrants to our shores.
One of the most vocal participants was ‘humanitarian’ podcaster Mathilda Mallinson, who was seen lecturing Yorkshire lorry driver Nathan Rimmington about his ‘privilege’ when he voiced anti-immigration views.
‘We’re born with privileges,’ she admonished him while they were in Somalia. ‘For example, you’re born with citizenship and you are straight, male and white.’
However, what viewers were not aware of was Mathilda’s own privilege.
I can disclose that the Cambridge graduate is, in fact, an heiress and direct descendant of the baronet Sir William Mallinson.
Her kinsman is Sir James Mallinson, who ‘fell in’ with a group of Hindu monks on a trip to India and is thought to be the only baronet to have worn dreadlocks. Her father Lawrence founded an organic soft drinks business, James White Drinks, of which Mathilda, 29, and her siblings Phoebe and Barnaby are listed as co-directors. It was awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Elizabeth which was renewed by King Charles.
Mathilda (pictured) who was married last year and has written for Left-leaning publications including the New Statesman and The Guardian, is clearly a woman of conviction
The contestants in Channel 4’s Go Back to Where You Came From from left to right: Chloe, Dave, Bushra, Jess, Mathilda and Nathan. the series showed six Britons exploring war-torn countries in the Middle East and Africa to learn about what drives migrants to our shores
Mathilda who was married last year and has written for Left-leaning publications including the New Statesman and The Guardian, is clearly a woman of conviction.
She tells followers online of her participation in the documentary: ‘Six weeks before my wedding, I disappeared for a month – I was part of a journey to understand the real refugee crisis, guided by people living it. I’m really proud to have been part of something that gets their voices heard.’
Four of the participants were broadly against immigration, while two, Mathilda and former Apprentice star Bushra Shaikh, were in favour.
Mathilda tells me: ‘We talked about my privilege often and openly – the show is a four-hour edit of a four-week shoot.
‘My point is “life’s a raffle” and we shouldn’t focus our anger on people who have a tough draw.’
Kate Moss’ ‘wellness’ brand faces a compulsory strike-off
Kate Moss celebrates the first anniversary of Cosmoss. the company has had a compulsory strike-off notice filed against it because of overdue accounts
When Kate Moss launched her ‘wellness’ brand, Cosmoss, to great fanfare in 2022, she claimed it would ‘open a door’ to ‘balance, restoration, and love’.
The supermodel, 51, however, may soon find doors slamming in her face. For a compulsory strike-off notice has been filed against Cosmoss at Companies House because of overdue accounts.
The filings were due by the end of last year. Moss has two months to get the figures in or her business could be struck off the register and its assets seized. An associate insists the accounts will be filed shortly.
Living in dad’s shadow is no tall order for Gary’s boy
Gary Barlow and his son Daniel, 24, as they watched Chelsea beat Southampton 4-0 at Stamford Bridge in west London
As one of Britain’s biggest pop stars, Gary Barlow might hope to be looked up to by his children.
In fact, his son, Daniel, 24, towered over him as they watched Chelsea beat Southampton 4-0 at Stamford Bridge in west London. Daniel, who is pursuing a career in medicine, is 6ft 2in while Barlow, 54, is 5ft 8in. The singer, who topped the charts as part of Take That, also has two daughters with his wife of 25 years, Dawn, a dancer.
Barlow is conscious of the height difference between him and Daniel. After once sharing a video of the pair working out together, he admitted: ‘I’m stood a little further forward to make the size gap smaller.’
Nigel Havers is ‘haunted by his failure to take advantage of Hollywood interest after Chariots Of Fire’
These days seen fronting BBC show The Bidding Room, as well as being a panto and daytime TV regular, Nigel Havers remains haunted by his failure to take advantage of Hollywood interest after 1981’s Chariots Of Fire.
Nigel Havers in 1981’s Chariots of Fire. The actor remains haunted by his failure to take advantage of Hollywood interest after the Oscar-winning film
The actor, who played Lord Andrew Lindsay in the Oscar-winning film, recalls: ‘The parties were going on and everyone said: “You’ve got to stay because agents are lining up to sign you.” I said: “I can’t stay. I’ve got to go back to London because I’m doing Jackanory.”’
Nigel ruefully adds: ‘Was that a career mistake?’
Kate Hudson hasn’t found her film career plain sailing
She’s the daughter of Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and pop singer Bill Hudson, but Kate Hudson hasn’t found her film career plain sailing.
‘One minute you’re at the top, and the next minute you’re trying to figure out why you’re not getting paid to write this movie or direct this movie,’ says the actress, 45, who has a son with British rock star Matt Bellamy, of Muse. ‘You’re constantly at the whim of executives and financiers. So it is tumultuous and you can’t always be on top.’
Kate Hudson in New York City on Wednesday February 25. She’s the daughter of Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and pop singer Bill Hudson, but she hasn’t found her film career plain sailing
Poppy’s baby bump is the ultimate fashion week accessory
Poppy Delevingne showed off her growing baby bump in an elegant silver satin dress and a tie-front grey cardigan, at the Alberta Ferretti show during the ongoing Milan Fashion Week
Staying stylish while heavily pregnant is no problem for Poppy Delevingne.
The actress and model, 38, showed off her growing baby bump in an elegant silver satin dress and a tie-front grey cardigan, at the Alberta Ferretti show during the ongoing Milan Fashion Week.
She is expecting her first child, a girl, with her boyfriend Archie Keswick, scion of the multi-billion-pound Jardine Matheson business empire.
‘I come from all girls,’ says Poppy, sister of Cara and Chloe Delevingne. ‘Girls are great. I would have been fine with either, but the second we were told we could find out, we did. I’m so excited.’
Nigel Farage has seen his profits almost double
Nigel Farage leaving the 2023 series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Nigel Farage had to eat a camel’s udders and stick his head in a box of snakes on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! The Reform UK leader will, however, have been cheered on by his bank manager.
Accounts for Farage’s company, Thorn In The Side, through which he channels earnings from media and public appearances, show profits almost doubled from £1.36 million in 2023 to £2.6 million in the year to May 2024.
Farage won an apology from royal bank Coutts after it ‘debanked’ him two years ago.
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