Elizabeth Hurley and Robert Rinder’s first meeting to discuss their new Channel 4 show, The Inheritance, didn’t go to plan as the TV Judge was accused of something very awkward
Elizabeth Hurley called out Robert Rinder for “talking to her breasts” during their initial encounter whilst discussing their upcoming Channel 4 reality programme.
The actress and model has joined forces with the TV presenter for The Inheritance – a 12-part series where 13 strangers are called to a magnificent country estate to battle for their share of a deceased person’s fortune. Elizabeth, 60, takes on the role of the benefactor whilst Rinder, 47, appears as the executor managing her estate, though their first discussion about “formats” for the show – due to broadcast this autumn – became rather uncomfortable.
On the most recent episode of That Gaby Roslin Podcast, Robert remembered: “When Elizabeth and I met, and she was just magnificent. “She is the person a young gay man would want to marry before realising that they would have to do geography that they weren’t necessarily interested in.
“And she was wearing this some kind of gold magnificence. The one that has a picture of me standing next to her in the coffin. And I spoke to her about formats that had my chat prepped because I knew it wasn’t going to go initially well. I don’t do well with first encounter, especially with something as camp as that.
“So I started talking, she said: ‘Are you talking to my breasts?’ I had nowhere to go because they were there. So I said: ‘Yes, actually, Elizabeth, I am.’
“And, you know, it would be absurd not to because they’re there. What are you supposed to do? You know: ‘Are you looking at the Alps?'”.
The Inheritance has been branded a “game of wit, willpower, persuasion and betrayal”, plus “camp, cut-throat and completely gripping”.
The 13 participants must unite to fulfil The Deceased’s dying wishes – “devilishly” challenging tasks requiring the group to be “clever, collaborative and cunning”.
Yet since The Deceased possessed a “wicked sense of humour” and “mischievous” nature, only the sharpest players can secure her fortune.
The catch is that just one participant can pocket the winnings from each task, forcing one contestant to convince the rest they alone merit the prize their team collectively earned.
Elizabeth revealed: “It’s a thrill to be part of this clever game, playing The Deceased; it all takes place on her huge estate in the English countryside, and she dresses to the nines in every scene.
“Tune in this autumn to catch The Inheritance on Channel 4.”
Robert commented: “This is a high-stakes strategy game served with a side of scheming and sabotage.
“As The Executor I enforce the rules, keep the chaos in check – more or less – and make sure our players are deserving of every glittering penny left by our dearly departed deceased, played by the iconic Elizabeth Hurley.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
