GARETH SOUTHGATE’S bid to become Poland boss has been rejected, claims Polish FA chief Cezary Kulesza.

Sensational reports this week alleged that Southgate, 54, had applied to become the new Poland manager following Michal Probierz’s resignation.

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Michal Probierz resigned as Poland boss[/caption]

Probierz left the role following a bust-up with star man Robert Lewandowski.

Southgate, who has been unemployed since leaving his Three Lions post following Euro 2024, surprisingly emerged as a contender for the role.

But according to Kulesza, the former England boss has been overlooked due to his reluctance to guarantee success.

Speaking to Polish paper Przeglad Sportowy, Kulesza said of Southgate: “We have received an offer to hire him.

“But we must remember one basic thing: no foreign coach will give us a guarantee that we will qualify for the World Cup.

“If he gave us such a guarantee, I would hire him immediately.”

Southgate left his role as England manager just two days after the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

He said at the time: “It’s time for change, and for a new chapter.”

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The former England boss has since been knighted, but has not yet returned to the dugout.

Southgate was linked with the Manchester United job last October, but admitted that he was in no rush to return to management.

Poland, meanwhile, are targeting Maciej Skorza.

The 53-year-old previously worked as Pawel Janas’ assistant with the national team, and has coached in the Polish top flight.

Skorza is currently boss of Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds, who narrowly lost 2-1 to Inter Milan at the Club World Cup last night.

Kulesza is keen on making a domestic appointment, following the disastrous 10-month reign of former Portugal and Greece manager Fernando Santos.

The Polish FA Chief said: “Fernando Santos is a perfect example.

“A successful coach, a big name, everyone applauded, and the verification was surprising and painful for all of us.”

Santos, 70, lasted just six games in 2023, with defeats against Moldova, Albania and Czechia sealing his fate.

The veteran’s stodgy football and reluctance to attend Polish league matches saw him axed.

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FURIOUS residents are fed up with living on “one of the most dangerous roads” in Britain – the scene of constant car crashes.

Carlton Road, in Nottingham, and its nearby junction, have been dubbed a “death trap” by locals who fear for their lives, with many desperate to sell-up.

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The stretch of road is notoriously busy due to being one of the main ways in and out of the town centre. 

And has seen more than 70 crashes in the last five years. 

In the latest collision, earlier this month, resident Nick Cox, 42, had his car written-off after it was caught in the crossfire of a high speed police chase. 

Nick was woken up in the early hours of June 11 to find his car had been wrecked. 

The rear wheel and fender of his parked Hyundai had been ripped off and scattered meters up the road, after a driver being pursued by the cops had smashed into it. 

The IT worker was unfortunately left “frustrated and annoyed” but not “too surprised.”

He told The Sun: “We have had quite a few accidents. 

“It’s the second time, granted in 18 years, that my car’s been hit on the road – it’s dangerous.” 

Nick explained that he witnesses daily speeding and believes improved signage may help deter some motorists from driving too fast. 

He added: “I have got a 14-year-old lad who crosses the road to go to the shop. 

“It is putting everyone at risk. 

“There needs to be at least some sort of speed warning or camera. It would deter a lot of people.” 

Another fed-up local, Michael Whitear, 46, has lived near the Porchester Road four-way traffic junction for the past 15 years. 

The former chef said: “It used to be relatively quiet and peaceful here but over the years it has gotten worse. 

“I have stopped driving now and don’t feel safe as a pedestrian.”

Michael told The Sun that there have been so many incidents at the spot in Carlton that some people have chosen to move away. 

He described the area as a “death trap”, adding that he felt safer when he used to live in London. 

Speaking from his doorstep, which overlooks the busy junction, Michael said: “This has got to be one of the worst and most dangerous roads in the country.

“I don’t know if there have been any fatalities but there have been lots of accidents with people being injured and cars damaged.” 

He went on to criticise the local council for failing to do anything to resolve the situation, an opinion which is shared by his neighbours. 

He added: “There needs to be some traffic calming measures put in place but there is nothing. 

“Drivers bomb down the hill past my house into town and often cross the lights on red, you see it happening all the time.” 

Michael explained that his concerned neighbour urged the authorities to set up speed cameras on the four key roads, which range from 20mph to 30mph, but nothing ever came of it. 

He said: “I’m glad I’m not driving any more. It is only a matter of time that someone is hurt again or even killed.

“Also, when I did have a car, it wasn’t safe parked on the street. I was always worried it would be hit.”

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Hair salon boss Carrie-Ann Cooper said: “It’s crazy – the crossroads are very dangerous. 

“Lots of people jump the lights and cars cut up others.

“Some houses have off-street parking but many park their vehicles in the street and the cats race past to swerve them and sometimes crash into them.” 

Carrie-Ann’s business, Creations, is on a small parade in the densely populated residential neighbourhood. 

She explained that she lived in the flat above the salon for five years and has witnessed a lot of accidents. 

She added: “We are on the brow of the hill and whichever way you go it is chaos. 

“I would like to see the double lanes on each side of the road reduced to a single on the approach to the crossroads and maybe some speed bumps put in.” 

We are on the brow of the hill and whichever way you go it is chaos. I would like to see the double lanes on each side of the road reduced to a single on the approach to the crossroads and maybe some speed bumps put in.

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Carrie-Ann said that cash-strapped Nottingham City Council, which declared itself bankrupt in November 2023, should be taking action.

Student, Sophie Goodhead, 18, lives near the scene of the most recent crash. 

She said: “It is just horrible, I see so many crashes here and it is shocking that nothing is being done.” 

“A lot of the time it is e-bikes and scooters causing the problem.” 

Sophie, who is set to study Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University in September, said: “Many people are driving clearly intoxicated, speeding and getting to the traffic lights on yellow and jumping on red.

“You can hear the engines revving up. 

“There is always an accident waiting to happen.

“It can be terrifying at times. I am always walking around to catch the bus and you don’t always feel safe.” 

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Nottingham City Council previously said it recognised there could be an “emerging issue” with speeding on Carlton Road, but much to the locals’ frustration,  it is still yet to be seen as a priority. 

Resident Katie Keating is trying to mastermind an awareness campaign and has accused the police and council of “moving the goalposts.”

The childminder has collated statistics which reveal there have been upwards of 70 crashes on the entire B686 stretch of Carlton Road over the last five years. 

Katie said: “They keep saying it’s not as dangerous as others in the area or they have not got enough money.” 

Katie’s neighbour, Barbara Broddel, added: “It is very bad up this road and some drivers just don’t take notice.” 

Barbara has lived in the area for four decades and admitted that the problem is only getting worse. 

She said: “There have been quite a few bad crashes. 

“We have been out on the road diverting traffic. 

“There could be children in these cars they crash into. There could be someone crossing the road. 

“It is getting worse and it is very worrying.” 

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On the latest crash, Barbara said: “It is bad but it didn’t surprise me.” 

Another disgruntled resident, Dean Roberts, 46, complained: “There is so much speeding and bad driving here – it is ridiculous. 

“I am a driver and always very careful but it is the idiots you have to watch out for. 

“It is mainly the young males in Mercedes and BMW at fault.”

Dean, who is a worker at Boots warehouse, added: “Then there’s all the e-bikes and motorbikes, and people drinking and driving, and many potholes and it all spells danger.

“The crossroads are so busy with Carlton Road being the way in and out of town and people rushing everywhere.

Another local added: “My neighbour’s car has been written off and my own car has been hit three times with varying degrees of damage. 

“It is not fair to the people living here and it is dangerous for everybody.” 

A council spokesperson told Nottinghamshire Live: “While we appreciate feedback from residents, we have to prioritise our traffic calming activities to the roads where the highest number of incidents and accidents are happening.” 

“This section of Carlton Road is not currently one of the highest priority roads but we will continue to monitor the situation and will investigate when we have been able to tackle the higher priority locations. 

“We also continue to seek out extra funding to allow us to increase the amount that we are able to do each year.” 

Nottinghamshire Police also declined to comment on the concerns over speeding, but confirmed three men , aged between 21 and 22, had been arrested in relation to the recent crash. 

The police told Nottinghamshire Live that they were all detained on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance. 

Inspector Chris Chell described it as an “appalling display of driving” that put people’s lives in danger. 

The Sun have reached out to Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire Police for further comment.

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Derby Road and Hucknall Road in Nottingham are also identified as having high risk levels[/caption]

Chiefs have handed Kwinika a contract extension after his late-season heroics, while parting ways with out-of-favour midfielder Mdantsane.

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle’s children will have no roles when William becomes king, claimed insiders.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly expressed a desire to keep HRH titles for Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

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However, sources close to the Prince of Wales suggested it would be unlikely the youngsters would ever be welcomed in as working royals under his reign.

As reported by The Times, Wills has now become indifferent to the bitter feud with his estranged brother.

An insider claimed: “What has struck me the most recently is that he just doesn’t mention it at all. It used to be that the family stuff was taking up a lot of space in his head, it was a very close relationship and he was very upset.

“But he’s not letting it get to him at all any more. It is a change. It’s sad, but it’s a much healthier space for him to be at.”

The same source also suggested there would be no route of return for the disgraced Duke of York.

Prince Andrew, 65, was stripped of his titles and roles by the late Queen Elizabeth in 2022 due to the allegations and links to the late Epstein.

Virginia Giuffre accused the Prince of sexual abuse on three occasions, including when she was just 17.

Royal outcast Andrew has always vehemently denied the accusations, although he later paid her a reputed £12million settlement.

And insiders claimed William views his uncle as too much of a “risk” and “threat” to the Firm.

King Charles has also been attempting to evict his younger brother from his 31-room Royal Lodge, despite their 75-year lease agreement.

He removed Andrew’s annual cash handout and refused to pay for his private security.

The revelations come after Prince William last year vowed to be “royal with a small r” when he ascends the throne.

The future King, 43, said he wanted to continue helping people while carrying out his duties “differently for my generation”.

In one of his most open and candid interviews, he claimed there was a shortage of “empathetic leaders” around the world.

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The Prince of Wales also said wife Kate was focused on work with a positive impact.

It came after he described 2024 as “probably the worst year of my life” as he dealt with the cancer struggles of his wife as well as father King Charles.

The heir to the throne, who also set up a Homewards programme to end homelessness, said: “I can only describe what I’m trying to do, and that’s I’m trying to do it differently and I’m trying to do it for my generation.

“And to give you more of an understanding around it, I’m doing it with maybe a smaller ‘r’ in the royal, if you like. That’s maybe a better way of saying it.

“So it’s more about impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening and helping people.

“And I’m also going to throw empathy in there as well, because I really care about what I do. It helps impact people’s lives. And I think we could do with some more empathetic leadership around the world.

“So that’s what I’m trying to bring. That’s what Catherine is trying to bring as well.

“And I sit here right now doing Earthshot and doing all the projects I’m doing, like Homewards as well. And who knows what’s going to come next, but it all centres around those values of trying to help deliver change and make those lives better.”

Meanwhile, over in Montecito, California, Meghan and Harry continue to navigate their careers since stepping down as working royals in 2020.

Meg has now has added Rosé wine to her range of As ever products – which is her first alcoholic beverage.

The 2023 pink booze from Napa Valley, California, will be sold via her As ever website from July 1.

It has been announced alongside two new spreads now available including a Limited-Edition Orange Blossom Honey for $28 (£20).

And she has also restocked six of the original products including $15 flower sprinkles.

But there is no new raspberry spread available after the Duchess admitted she may never restock the infamous jam spread.

The mum-of-two has also been more open with posting her children this year, amid her new business ventures.

She shared rare family videos in a sweet tribute to Harry on Father’s Day.

Footage showed Harry running and playing with his kids with several clips showing the three sharing warm embraces.

Although, Royal expert Ingrid Seward told The Sun that despite the videos being “charming”, sharing them on social media is “hypocritical” of the couple who claimed to want privacy.

She added: “I think their whole lives online is a publicity stunt. Everything that they do online is aimed at them being able to make more money.”

The Duchess also recently came under fire after making an apparent dig at the Royal Family on a podcast this week.

Meghan opened with entrepreneur and CEO Emma Grede on her show Aspire.

The mum-of-two was asked by her host: “If you could rewrite your public narrative from scratch, is there anything you would do differently?”

Meghan replied: “Yes. I would ask people to tell the truth.”

Grede came back: “You’re very measured about it, I would just get so angry if I felt like everyone was lying about me all the time.”

“Peaks and valleys,” said the Duchess.

“Of course, I’ve gone through those chapters and you do a lot of work, you do a lot of self work and go, ‘What’s the why?’ It’s happening for a reason.”

The mum-of-two also said her “dear friend” Serena Williams told her “a lie can’t live for ever”.

“Eight years is a long time, but not for ever,” she added.

Royal author and broadcaster Hugo Vickers and news commentator Samara Gill also spoke to The Sun’s royal editor Matt Wilkinson about Meghan’s comments.

On Royal Exclusive, Matt noted how he was stunned at Meghan’s latest podcast interview where she asked people to “tell the truth about her”.

Samara said: “The fact is she is a constant liar and her whole brand is built on a spin of lies.”

“I don’t trust a word that woman says. I think it is very, very low for her to insinuate that we should listen to her truth or that the royal family should tell the truth.

“The lack of authenticity in that interview is palpable.”

After just two matches at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, FOUR teams have already been eliminated.

TOM ASPINALL has broken his silence following his elevation to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion.

The Wigan warrior was bumped up from interim to undisputed king of the heavyweights early on Sunday morning following Jon Jones’ retirement from mixed martial arts.

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The Wigan warrior has been elevated from his interim position after Jon Jones’ retriement[/caption]

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Aspinall, 31, took to social media to break his silence on his elevation[/caption]

And it didn’t take long for the 31-year-old to react to the news of his new position, which he responded to by making a vow to fight fans around the world.

He wrote on Instagram: “For you fans, it’s time to get this heavyweight division going.

“An active undisputed champion.”

Dana White revealed Jones’ retirement to the world following the UFC Baku post-fight press conference.

He said: “Jon Jones called us last night and retired.

“Jon Jones is officially retired and Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.”

And moments later, Jones, who declined a multi-million-pound payday to unify the belts against Aspinall, took to X to confirm he has indeed brought the curtain down on his Hall-of-Fame, but controversial, career.

He wrote on X: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC.

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“This decision comes after a lot of reflection, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the journey I’ve experienced over the years.

“From the first time I stepped into the Octagon, my goal was to push the boundaries of what was possible in this sport.

“Becoming the youngest UFC champion in history, defending my title against some of the best fighters in the world, and sharing unforgettable moments with fans across the globe—these are memories I’ll cherish forever.

“I’ve faced incredible highs and some tough lows, but every challenge has taught me something valuable and made me stronger, both as a fighter and as a person.

“I want to thank the UFC, Dana, Hunter, Lorenzo, God, my family, coaches, teammates, and all the fans who have stood by me through every chapter.

“Your unwavering support and belief in me have been my foundation.

It’s time to get this heavyweight division going.

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“To my fellow fighters, thank you for bringing out the best in me and for the respect we’ve shared inside and outside the cage.

“As I close this chapter of my life, I look forward to new opportunities and challenges ahead.

“MMA will always be a part of who I am, and I’m excited to see how I can continue to contribute to the sport and inspire others in new ways.

“Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey with me. The best is yet to come.”

Gunmen shot a 48-year-old man behind the pavilion at Derrick Ferreira Stadium in Kariega, Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 21 June 2025.

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AN URGENT warning has been issued over a new mobile attack that allows hackers to hijack your bank accounts.

A dangerous new version of malware, or malicious software, allows criminals to see inside your banking apps and steal your money.

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A new version malware allows criminals to hack into your banking apps[/caption]

The new Android “Godfather” malware creates an isolated virtual environment on mobile devices, according to BleepingComputer.

Hackers can then steal your account data and transactions from legitimate banking apps.

Malicious apps are executed inside the controlled virtual environment enabling real-time spying, credential theft and transaction manipulation.

This can all happen when you’re none the wiser as it maintains perfect visual deception.

The tactic is similar to the FjordPhantom malware seen in 2023 but experts warn that the Godfather is much broader in scope.

It targets over 500 banking, cryptocurrency and e-commerce apps worldwide.

Zimperium, a world leader in mobile security, say that the level of deception is very high.

The user is able to see the real app but the Android protections don’t pick up the malicious operation underway.

Once active on the device, the malware checks for installed target apps and places them inside its virtual environment.

The malware tricks Android into thinking that a legitimate app is being run while actually intercepting and controlling it.

A victim will launch their banking app and see the real app interface but all of their sensitive data can easily be hijacked.

The Godfather malware can then record account credentials, passwords, PINS and capture responses from your bank.

This is because the malware tricks the victim by displaying a fake lock screen to trick them into entering their passwords and PIN numbers.

Once criminals have harvested that data, they can then trigger payments inside the real banking app.

The victim might see a fake “update” screen or a black screen to evade suspicion.

The Godfather malware was first discovered in March 2021 and has seen a significant evolution.

In December 2022, analysts found that it could target over 400 apps over 16 countries.

Although the campaign analysts spotted only targets a dozen Turkish banking apps, Godfather operators could opt to target over 500 apps worldwide.

To protect yourself it’s advised that you only download apps from Google Play or from app publishers you trust.

Android users should also ensure that Play Protect is active and pay attention to the requested permissions.

WITH their model looks and stunning figures the young women giggling around the swimming pool and partying with champagne looked like they were having the time of their lives.

But this reality TV hit was no Love Island.

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The gloss and glamour of Cathouse, which aired from 2005 to 2014, hid a dark reality and the pink-painted paradise in the sunshine was actually a legalised brothel in Nevada called The Bunny Club Ranch. 

For girls like Dolly Hart, who grew up watching Cathouse, the intoxicating picture seved as a recruitment ad. 

“Around the time that I caught a glimpse of the show, I was probably 11, 12,” she says. “The girls looked like they were having fun.

“There was a camaraderie amongst them. It seemed like you could make friends there. I was thinking, when I grow up I’m going to go there.”

In the six-part documentary, Secrets of Bunny Ranch, former employees reveal the truth behind glossy image promoted by publicity hungry owner, Dennis Hof in the show, claiming bullying, humiliation and sexual assault were the norm and that they felt trapped.

“I saw the velvet couch, the pink Bunny House on TV and thought it was so cute,” says Dolly.

“I was having trouble making friends as a first generation little Mexican girl, getting bullied and being labelled the ugly duckling.

“I didn’t come from a privileged background and I saw these girls making money on the show and thought, ‘Let’s go for it.’

“The Cathouse made it seem like it was the Playboy mansion with bunny playmates playfully jumping on each other and tickle fighting. But it was nothing like that.

“Dennis is an intimidating predator who knew who he could coerce and manipulate. The last time he propositioned me for sex was at his birthday party.

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“He expected me to have a threesome with him and this other girl. I asked if I would be paid and he said no, it’s my birthday. I refused.”

Hof, born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1946, made good money selling time-shares before turning that business knowledge to buying and transforming The Bunny Ranch, taking prostitution out of the shadows and into the mainstream with his flair for publicity.

TV and radio interviews led to the reality series Cathouse where everything at the brothel appeared to be professional and fun with the women treated fairly and respectfully by Hof, who the girls called ‘Daddy.’

“I’m a businessman who supplies a place and an opportunity for ladies to work and we share the proceeds,” Hof liked to claim. “The last thing I am is a pimp.”

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Shelly Dushell, who began working there at the age of 30 after her house was destroyed by a tornado and she had divorced her husband, has a very different view.

“I saw the ugly side of Dennis but the world on Cathouse only saw the fun side of him because they didn’t know the real Dennis. He was all about being violent.”

After hearing Hof and one of his favourite girls at the ranch – known as Air Force Amy – talking about the brothel on TV, Shelly decided to apply.

“I sent an email with a picture of myself to the ranch and Dennis Hof himself called me back within two hours and said, ‘I want you out here.’

“I flew out and he picked me up at the airport and he told me that HBO was doing a show and he wanted me to be part of it. 

“He walked me in and there were cameramen filming there. Dennis took me out to the bungalow behind the building and wanted sex.

He didn’t want to wear a condom. I was absolutely horrified.

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“That was my first day at the ranch. I was afraid to tell Dennis no. No one cares if a prostitute gets raped.

“Dennis preyed upon the women that were the most easily victimised. I was afraid to not go along with what he wanted.

“It was hard for me to resist Dennis in the first couple of years that I was there. 

“He liked that power and control over the girls and he was very violent when he had sex. He liked to slap and choke. It was hard to get him to stop.”

Former Bunny Ranch cashier, Shonda, says: “Dennis had a very active sex life with the working girls.

“There were girls who would offer themselves to him and there were girls who didn’t want to sleep with him but felt they had to.

“He had a great presence on TV but behind closed doors, Dennis was a rattlesnake.”

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A regular feature of the show saw the women happily running into the parlour whenever the bell rang, signifying a customer had arrived.

There they would line up while he chose who he wanted. But their smiles hid their humiliation. This ‘unscripted’ TV series was very much not that.

“It wasn’t a documentary. We were told what to do,” says Shelly, who claims she was paid $300 dollars for onscreen sex scenes and nothin for non sex scenes.

“The Cathouse show was set up. In the first scene I did they wanted the women to sit down with a bunch of clients, teaching them about good sex.

“But one of the men was not a client. I recognised him as Jesse Fillmer, a driver and bartender at the Ranch.”

Jesse confirms: “Everyone in the scene who was supposed to be a customer were actually friends of Dennis or people who worked at the Ranch.

“The Cathouse was just basically a promotional video for the Bunny Ranch.”

Shelly regrets being part of the fake image that encouraged young girls to be a part of the sex industry.

“HBO definitely wanted it to look like it was a fun place to be and so I can see where it can be tempting for a young girl to watch the Cathouse show and think it would be something fun,” she says.

“But they don’t understand the reality of it. They aren’t seeing what it is really like behind closed doors with Dennis.

“I didn’t know that young girls would come to work there who would never have thought of working there if they had not seen the show.

“So, looking back, I should never have agreed to do it. It’s just horrifying to think that girls so young would want to do that.”

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Tom Hurwitz, Cathouse cinematographer, also came to regret his involvement.

“Over the weeks that I worked there I realised that HBO never really wanted to dip further than just below the first public relations level.

“Dennis groping people was a daily occurrence, and they pretended to like it,” he says.

“After the first season of Cathouse had been on the air, young women wanted to live in the glamorous image of it.

“And so the show began to attract younger women to the Bunny Ranch.

“It became clear to me that we were part of the recruiting system and I did not feel good about it.”

Another of these starry-eyed ‘wannabes’ was Alice Little. 

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“Seeing something that was on late at night that my parents didn’t really want me to watch… as a kid that only makes you more intrigued,” she recalls.

“They would go to bed and I would sneak out of my room, go downstairs and watch with the volume turned down low.

“I thought it was the coolest thing, being paid to be gorgeous. It sounded amazing. So I decided I was going to go the Bunny Ranch.” 

As Cathouse became a huge hit, Hof was raking the money in and bought up a string of brothels nearby, transforming them into the model of the Bunny Ranch.

But he was eager to tell interviewers that he offered women the chance to earn a good living themselves.

“This is an opportunity for you either to make a lot of money in four or five years, invest it properly and never work another day in your life or to make a good amount of money in a short period of time every month so you can be with your kids and work on your writing or acting career or your studies,” he said.

The brothel had a 50-50 split of profits with the women but they would had little left after being forced to pay for their accommodation along with laundry bills, clothes, make-up, condoms, lube and other subsidiaries.

If they went days without being chosen by a client, their debts grew so many were constantly trying to pay off their tabs, effectively keeping them trapped there, as they couldn’t walk away.

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Taina Bien-Aime was a former HBO Business Affairs Director before becoming an anti-sex trafficking activist.

“Cathouse was glamorising the sex trade and pimps,” she says. “It was not looking at the suffering of the women who are in these brothels.

“On screen there is free-flowing alcohol, they are having fun, everybody’s laughing, there’s a pool. It’s a beautiful marketing ploy to recruit young vulnerable women to try it out.

“It’s a myth that they can become millionaires. And the moment they leave prostitution they are in abject poverty and it’s very difficult for them to rebuild their lives without extensive medical, psychological and psychiatric assistance.”

Rape claims

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Bekah Charleston, who worked at the Bunny Ranch, adds: “There are many girls there who are falling into debt. And that’s a position you don’t want ever to be in at the brothel.

“Because that means that whenever a customer finally does pick them, they have to do whatever he wants. No matter if they want to or not.

“Dennis himself was notorious for ‘partying’, which meant having sex with whoever he wanted and not giving them any money. Whenever he was around in the parlour I would try to stay away from him.”

Bekah was there when Vince Neil, lead singer of the heavy metal band, Motley Crue, came to visit Dennis in 2003.

He was more angry than I had ever seen someone

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Andrea Terry, a working girl at the Ranch, later filed a police report after an encounter with him.

In the report she says, “He tried to get me to touch his penis. I reminded him we had to pay before any sexual acts could take place.

“With such a rage in his eyes he grabbed me by the throat and pushed me against the window frame, holding me there, yelling at me, then yanked me down towards the bed. He was more angry than I had ever seen someone.”

Bekah was upset by Hof’s reaction to the violence.

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“Instead of Dennis Hof kicking Vince Neil out for assaulting one of his employees, he took him to the bar, bought him a drink and then paid for him to party with some other girl. I mean, they don’t protect you.

“In the end, the police actually charged Vince Neil and he pleaded no contest but if Dennis Hof had had his way, no one would have ever known.”

Hof died in 2018 of a heart attack. Before his death several women who had worked at the Bunny Ranch accused him of rape, including Theresa Lowe and Jennifer O’Kane.

He denied their allegations and never faced any charges, with authorities citing a lack of evidence.

Vince Neil, The Bunny Ranch and HBO did not respond to the producer’s request for comment.

Secrets of the Bunny Ranch, can be seen on Crime+Investigation on Wednesday, 25 June