EASTENDERS legend Shane Richie claimed cash from the Government’s furlough scheme, The Sun can reveal. Official files released by HMRC reveal the I'm A Celeb star's business is among more than 600,000 firms to claim money.
It is not clear if Richie, 56, claimed the cash for himself or employees at his firm, Bluebelle Skye Productions. According to Companies House he was appointed a co-director of the business in July alongside wife Christie.
It was struggling so much that it had only £4,165 in capital and before appearing on I’m A Celeb - for which he received a reported six figure fee - Richie admitted he was skint.
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