Date: 24th September 2001

Rachel Hunter Denies Endorsing Slimming Pills


LATEST: Supermodel RACHEL HUNTER is in rows with a diet pill company - claiming they forged her signature to promote the drug. The ex-wife of rock star ROD STEWART claims HEALTH LABORATORY OF NORTH AMERICA the makers of BERRY TRIM PLUS are using her name and photograph without permission to endorse and publicise the product in Britain.

But the American-based company claims Rachel endorsed the slimming aid and used them to help her shed two stone (28pounds). Rachel, 32, strenuously denies the claims saying,

"This is sickening and disgraceful. I would never resort to slimming pills. I have dealt with having my privacy invaded in the past, but this is something else. People think they can do anything they like to you if you are a celebrity. There is no respect whatsoever. " (KMW/WNSEX)

Source: WENN