Michelle Mone is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons…
Following a BBC documentary last year, Channel 5 now also take a look into the world of Michelle Mone who became notorious for a PPE scandal in the aftermath of Covid.
In The Michelle Mone Scandal: Where Did Our Money Go? the programme uncovers the shocking truth behind the scandal now engulfing Mone, revealing how while people were dying, she helped secure lucrative contracts by exploiting her privileged access to the government.
Channel 5 unearth her denial as Mone attempted to hide the truth, culminating in a car-crash interview that revealed her husband stood to gain a staggering £60 million profit from the deal – and a criminal investigation which could yet seal the ultimate fall from grace.
It’s the scandal that’s gripping gossip across Britain. Michelle Mone lived the ultimate rags to riches story – rising from poverty-stricken Glasgow to become one of Britain’s most successful businesswomen and a member of the House of Lords. Now, serious questions surrounding a lucrative government contract to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the Coronavirus pandemic have brought her to the edge of ruin.
This definitive documentary charts Mone’s stratospheric rise and scandalous fall, revealing how she lied about her role in the deal that made millions from taxpayers during the worst health crisis of our lifetimes.
This is the ultimate tale of boom to bust, told by those who know her well and those who’ve investigated every twist and turn. They describe how Baroness Mone transformed adversity into opportunity to reach the heights of the business world, as her gel-filled bra propelled her lingerie firm Ultimo to success and made her a working-class hero.
From the glitzy world of serious wealth, we follow Mone’s ascent to the hallowed halls of British aristocracy as her achievements in business are recognised with elevation to the House of Lords. Along the way, intimate insights from those who worked alongside Mone reveal her ruthless streak and willingness to push boundaries… leaving a trail of controversies in her wake.
The Michelle Mone Scandal: Where Did Our Money Go?, Channel 5, Monday, January 20th at 9 pm
