Lynda Bellingham’s Sons Slam Her Widower Michael Pattemore As Will Dispute Rages On

Rachel McGrath

Lynda Bellingham’s two sons, Michael and Robbie Peluso, have slammed their mother’s widower Michael Pattemore, in an ongoing dispute over inheritance.

Earlier this month, Michael appeared on ‘This Morning’ to talk about the hatred he has received since their very public row began, claiming Lynda’s two sons were given a flat following their mother’s death.

<strong>Robbie and Michael Peluso</strong> (Photo: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Robbie and Michael Peluso (Photo: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Now, Michael and Robbie have once again claimed their step-father has not been entirely truthful and the former told the Daily Mail: “The flat has a £576,000 mortgage on it. Under the terms of the agreement, we have to sell it within two years. We aren’t allowed to live in it.”

He continued: “It has tenants until next July and when we sell it, we have to pay Pattemore’s £30,000 capital gains tax. We owe our lawyers £60,000, so we’re looking at walking away with less than £50,000 each.

“But this was never about the money – it’s about the fact that our mum trusted him to look after us, and that hasn’t happened. At least we’re finally nearer to the point where we can have nothing more to do with him.”

<strong>Michael and Lynda in 2014 </strong> (Photo: David M. Benett via Getty Images)
Michael and Lynda in 2014  (Photo: David M. Benett via Getty Images)

Lynda’s estate was estimated to be worth £5 million, with her widow claiming most of the cash was invested in property.

The men also claimed Lynda’s other family members have severed ties with her husband, who confirmed this when contacted by the paper.

Following the sons’ latest comments, Michael told the Daily Mail: “When Lynda and I came together, we both came with 50-50 – in fact, I came with more. We shared everything.

<strong>Lynda's sons are from her second marriage, to  Nunzio Peluso</strong> (Photo: Neil Genower/REX/Shutterstock)
Lynda's sons are from her second marriage, to  Nunzio Peluso (Photo: Neil Genower/REX/Shutterstock)

“Lynda and I were so in love and it is wrong and hurtful to suggest she was afraid of me, or that I controlled her in any way.

”’It is true the family has taken sides with Michael and Robbie. But I am still very much in contact with the real friends we had.”

The family feud began almost three years ago, when Michael and Robbie shared their disapproval of Pattemore’s decision to go on a round-the-world trip and get a hair transplant, in the months immediately following Lynda’s death in October 2014.

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Jane McDonald

In what was quite an unexpected move, former cruise ship singer Jane took over as Grizabella in a UK touring production of 'Cats'. The role was previously held by Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger. <br /><br />In 2017, she returned to TV with her own Channel 5 series called 'Cruising With Jane McDonald'. She continues to tour the country as a singer, playing numerous concert halls and holiday villages. 
In what was quite an unexpected move, former cruise ship singer Jane took over as Grizabella in a UK touring production of 'Cats'. The role was previously held by Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger.

In 2017, she returned to TV with her own Channel 5 series called 'Cruising With Jane McDonald'. She continues to tour the country as a singer, playing numerous concert halls and holiday villages. 

Carol McGiffin

Having been on the panel for 10 years before quitting in 2013, she was one of the longest-serving 'Loose Women' of all time. <br /><br />After revealing that she was recovering from breast cancer on 2015, Carol has made several appearances on UK television, most notably on 'Big Brother's Bit On The Side'. <br /><br />She has also admitted she wouldn't mind returning to the show - but only if they got rid of some of the current line-up first. Ouch
Having been on the panel for 10 years before quitting in 2013, she was one of the longest-serving 'Loose Women' of all time.

After revealing that she was recovering from breast cancer on 2015, Carol has made several appearances on UK television, most notably on 'Big Brother's Bit On The Side'.

She has also admitted she wouldn't mind returning to the show - but only if they got rid of some of the current line-up first. Ouch

Denise Welch

Since leaving the world of presenting behind when she walked out of 'Loose Women' in 2013, Denise has returned to her first love of acting, starring in a theatre production of 'Steel Magnolias', as well as two series of BBC Two sitcom, 'Boy Meets Girl'.<br /><br />She also had a two-episode stint as Kyle Slater's mum Alison in 'EastEnders' in 2016. 
Since leaving the world of presenting behind when she walked out of 'Loose Women' in 2013, Denise has returned to her first love of acting, starring in a theatre production of 'Steel Magnolias', as well as two series of BBC Two sitcom, 'Boy Meets Girl'.

She also had a two-episode stint as Kyle Slater's mum Alison in 'EastEnders' in 2016. 

Lisa Maxwell

Lisa quit 'Loose Women' shortly after Carol McGiffin and Denise Welch, claiming it was "not the same show" as when she first joined. <br /><br />She had a brief story arc in 'EastEnders' as the lover of David Wicks in 2013, and has since joined the cast of 'Hollyoaks' as Grace Black's mother, Tracey. <br /><br />In 2016, she also played Judy Garland in the UK tour of 'End of the Rainbow'.
Lisa quit 'Loose Women' shortly after Carol McGiffin and Denise Welch, claiming it was "not the same show" as when she first joined.

She had a brief story arc in 'EastEnders' as the lover of David Wicks in 2013, and has since joined the cast of 'Hollyoaks' as Grace Black's mother, Tracey. 

In 2016, she also played Judy Garland in the UK tour of 'End of the Rainbow'.

Lesley Garrett

Opera singer Lesley released her 16th album, 'Centre Stage' in 2015, which saw her covering a host of songs from musical theatre. Sadly, where was not a duet of 'I Know Him So Well' with Jane McDonald.
Opera singer Lesley released her 16th album, 'Centre Stage' in 2015, which saw her covering a host of songs from musical theatre. Sadly, where was not a duet of 'I Know Him So Well' with Jane McDonald.

Beverley Callard

During her break from 'Coronation Street' days, 'Loose Women' viewers might remember seeing Beverley on the panel for a time, during which she also married her husband, Jon McEwan. Now, of course, Beverley is back where she belongs, behind the bar of the Rover's Return, as Liz McDonald.
During her break from 'Coronation Street' days, 'Loose Women' viewers might remember seeing Beverley on the panel for a time, during which she also married her husband, Jon McEwan. Now, of course, Beverley is back where she belongs, behind the bar of the Rover's Return, as Liz McDonald.

Carol Vorderman

It's safe to say Carol Vorderman isn't exactly sitting round with her feet up since departing from 'Loose Women' in 2014. In fact, Vorders is away from our screens an increasing amount at the moment, while she prepares to fly solo around the world with her plane, Mildred, after acquiring her pilot's license.<br /><br />Although, fans were delighted and shocked in equal measure when Carol signed up for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2016, eventually finishing eighth. 
It's safe to say Carol Vorderman isn't exactly sitting round with her feet up since departing from 'Loose Women' in 2014. In fact, Vorders is away from our screens an increasing amount at the moment, while she prepares to fly solo around the world with her plane, Mildred, after acquiring her pilot's license.

Although, fans were delighted and shocked in equal measure when Carol signed up for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2016, eventually finishing eighth. 

Kate Thornton

Kate told The Sun that she had enrolled in a counselling course after being fired from 'Loose Women' in 2011, due to the fact her TV career had "hit the curb". That said, she has hosted the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour, and even had her own show on BBC Radio 2, titled 'Paper Cuts'.<br /><br />The former 'X Factor' host took a rather unexpected move in 2016, when she launched cashback site TBSeen, with the help of pals including Myleene Klass, Amanda Byram, Denise Van Outen, Lisa Faulkner and Tamzin Outhwaite,
Kate told The Sun that she had enrolled in a counselling course after being fired from 'Loose Women' in 2011, due to the fact her TV career had "hit the curb". That said, she has hosted the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour, and even had her own show on BBC Radio 2, titled 'Paper Cuts'.

The former 'X Factor' host took a rather unexpected move in 2016, when she launched cashback site TBSeen, with the help of pals including Myleene Klass, Amanda Byram, Denise Van Outen, Lisa Faulkner and Tamzin Outhwaite,

Sally Lindsay

Like Denise, former 'Corrie' actress Sally has returned to acting since leaving 'Loose Women'. She has a leading part in the Sky series, 'Mount Pleasant', and took on a meatier role in the BBC drama, 'Ordinary Lies' in 2015, opposite Jason Manford, Jo Joyner and Michelle Keegan.
Like Denise, former 'Corrie' actress Sally has returned to acting since leaving 'Loose Women'. She has a leading part in the Sky series, 'Mount Pleasant', and took on a meatier role in the BBC drama, 'Ordinary Lies' in 2015, opposite Jason Manford, Jo Joyner and Michelle Keegan.

Cilla Black

After a career in the entertainment industry spanning six decades, Cilla sadly died in August 2015, after suffering a fall while on holiday at her home in Spain. The week of her funeral, her greatest hits collection 'The Very Best Of Cilla Black' topped the UK album chart.
After a career in the entertainment industry spanning six decades, Cilla sadly died in August 2015, after suffering a fall while on holiday at her home in Spain. The week of her funeral, her greatest hits collection 'The Very Best Of Cilla Black' topped the UK album chart.

Sarah Milican

In her post-'Loose' career, Sarah has gone on to become one of the UK's leading and most loved stand-up comedians, even landing her own comedy series, 'The Sarah Millican Television Programme'. In 2015, she married her fellow stand-up, Gary Delaney.
In her post-'Loose' career, Sarah has gone on to become one of the UK's leading and most loved stand-up comedians, even landing her own comedy series, 'The Sarah Millican Television Programme'. In 2015, she married her fellow stand-up, Gary Delaney.

Myleene Klass

She may no longer be living the 'Loose' life, but just try and keep Myleene away from telly. In 2015 alone she's appeared on Dictionary Corner on 'Countdown' and hosted 'BBQ Champ', and filmed a new documentary, 'Singing In The Rainforest', which saw her making music with indigenous tribespeople. <br /><br />Myleene continues to work as a designer for Littlewoods, releasing her own line of lingerie. 
She may no longer be living the 'Loose' life, but just try and keep Myleene away from telly. In 2015 alone she's appeared on Dictionary Corner on 'Countdown' and hosted 'BBQ Champ', and filmed a new documentary, 'Singing In The Rainforest', which saw her making music with indigenous tribespeople. 

Myleene continues to work as a designer for Littlewoods, releasing her own line of lingerie. 

Lynda Bellingham

The great Lynda Bellingham sadly died in 2014, after a battle with colon cancer, but spent her last months trying to raise awareness of the disease, including one memorable final appearance on 'Loose Women', which had all of us in floods of tears.
The great Lynda Bellingham sadly died in 2014, after a battle with colon cancer, but spent her last months trying to raise awareness of the disease, including one memorable final appearance on 'Loose Women', which had all of us in floods of tears.

Jackie Brambles

Since leaving 'Loose Women' in 2009, Jackie has moved behind the cameras, launching her own digital media business called Broadstance Digital Media Production.
Since leaving 'Loose Women' in 2009, Jackie has moved behind the cameras, launching her own digital media business called Broadstance Digital Media Production.

Trish Adudu

Not one of the first women who springs to mind when we think of 'Loose Women', but Trish was one of the show's original panellists, before leaving the show in 2002. She occasionally presents regional news, and has hosted segments on 'Inside Out' and 'The One Show'. Trish also teaches media studies to teenagers at a school in Coventry.
Not one of the first women who springs to mind when we think of 'Loose Women', but Trish was one of the show's original panellists, before leaving the show in 2002. She occasionally presents regional news, and has hosted segments on 'Inside Out' and 'The One Show'. Trish also teaches media studies to teenagers at a school in Coventry.

Karren Brady

Yep, let it never be forgotten that the 'Apprentice' assistant and Conservative party life peer, Baroness Brady, was also once a 'Loose Women' presenter.
Yep, let it never be forgotten that the 'Apprentice' assistant and Conservative party life peer, Baroness Brady, was also once a 'Loose Women' presenter.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.

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