Fergie reality show star suspect in death

Published: April 28, 2008 at 11:34 AM

KINGSTON UPON HULL, England, April 28 (UPI) -- The co-star of a British reality show in which the Duchess of York is the health coach for a family, is suspected in a teen's death, police said.

Terri Eccles, 24, who volunteered her family to be on the ITV reality show, "The Duchess in Hull," was interviewed by authorities after the body of an 18-year-old male was discovered in her house Saturday, The Times of London reported.

It is reported that police suspect the 18-year-old was a companion of Eccles and his death was drug-related.

"A man and woman were arrested and later released on police bail pending further inquiries," a Humberside police spokesman said.

Eccles is a main character in the show, during which the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, 48, attempts teaching Eccles and her family to eat healthily.

ITV executives reportedly plan to to talk this week about whether the show will air in May as planned.

"We're aware of the situation and awaiting further developments," a spokesman told The Times.

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