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Britain's Prince Harry's lookalike sent US fans into a frenzy in Memphis, Tennessee.
Matthew Hicks, who stars in upcoming reality show 'I Wanna Marry Harry', caused chaos among the female population when he visited the city to promote his new TV programme, the very same weekend the real Harry was stateside for his friend Guy Pelly's wedding.
The 24-year-old Brit duped members of the public at tourist hotspots including Beale Street and the Lorraine Motel as they flocked to get their picture taken with him, believing him to be the 29-year-old royal heir.
Matthew - who shares the same red hair, posh accent and cheeky smile as Harry - has been struggling with the moral implications of conning people while filming 'The Bachelor' style programme, which sees 12 American women competing to win the supposed prince's hand in marriage.
He told My Fox Memphis: "I honestly hate the deception part. I just, I feel really guilty. It's quite scary. I'm genuinely glad I'm not an actual celebrity because it would be absolutely terrifying."
The doppelganger spent weeks swotting up on Harry's past, including his military training, schooling, scandals and former girlfriends, but insists he never explicitly claimed to be the royal.
He said: "Subtle hints were dropped here and there and they were left to come to their own conclusions and I had to play the part."
Asked whether he had found love on the show, Matthew teased: "That's a big word. Maybe."

Prince William flies in economy class


Britain's Prince William flew back from Memphis, Tennessee, in economy class.
The 31-year-old royal proved he's a man of the people by shunning the lure of champagne and extra leg room in first class, instead joining the masses in standard class on his way back from his friend Guy Pelly's wedding to American hotel heiress Lizzy Wilson.
A picture was posted on Twitter by local reporter Eli Ross of William seated on the plane, alongside the caption: "I am still amazed #Prince William flies COACH. That's pretty humble/awesome. Who knew?"
William, dressed casually in jeans and a baseball hat, was making his way back to London alongside his personal bodyguards to rejoin his wife, Duchess Catherine, and their baby son Prince George.
This comes after the Chicago Tribune reported last week that the down-to-earth royal tucked into a humble meal of nachos and chicken wings at the International Terminal at O'Hare Airport on his journey out last week.
The prince was no doubt enjoying some down time on the plane after his wild weekend, which saw him "dominate the dance floor" and jump onto the stage with the wedding band to perform a crowd-pleasing rendition of 'Shout'.
William and his newly-single brother Harry, who has reportedly split up with Cressida Bonas, were quick to congratulate nightclub owner Guy following the private ceremony and despite the younger sibling appearing a little tired, the pair soon perked up and were "twerking until the early hours of the morning" at the reception.
A source told E! News: "Everyone was chatting and talking as they toasted their glasses and congratulated Guy and Lizzie. Harry looked a little bit tired and was yawning over and over."

Prince William and Prince Harry visit Graceland


Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry paid a visit to Graceland last week.
The royal brothers and their cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were given a private tour of Elvis Presley's former home, which is a now a memorial to the late musical superstar, during their stay in Memphis, Tenessee.
The trip, which took place on Friday (02.05.14) was organised by their friend, British entrepreneur Guy Pelly, ahead of his wedding to American hotel heiress Lizzy Wilson at the Hunt and Polo Club Grounds on the Saturday.
Elvis' ex-wife Priscilla Presley was delighted when she heard the British royals had been to her former home.
She wrote on Twitter: "So happy Prince William, Prince Harry and the wedding group had a good time on their tour of Graceland."
Harry, 29, and William, 31, had the place to themselves, donning The King of rock 'n' roll's trademark gold sunglasses as they visited the extensive 14-acre estate.
According to the MailOnline, a staff member commented: "It is pretty special to have a future king take time to come to visit The King."
The royals were clearly making the most of the Southern experience and joined the wedding party for a classic barbecue meal from Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous restaurant in downtown Memphis on the Thursday night (01.05.14).

Michael Le Vell sober for five weeks


Michael Le Vell has been sober for five weeks.
The 'Coronation Street' star - who at the height of his alcoholism would down up to 12 pints a night - left The Priory rehab clinic near Hale in Greater Manchester on April 20 after completing a three-week treatment course for alcohol abuse.
Michael is sticking to his new clean lifestyle and is regularly attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and is "feeling better than ever".
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Many of the cast and crew have been in touch and they have been delighted to hear that he is feeling fit and well and staying away from the booze."
"Michael says he is feeling better than ever."
The 49-year-old star is currently house-hunting with his girlfriend Louise Gibbons as he wants to quit his rented home in Hale because the house holds too any unhappy memories as he lived there after separating from his wife of 25 years Janette Beverley, 48, and as he waited to face trial on child sex abuse claims, charges he was found not-guilty of in court in September 2013.
Michael has decided to take his relationship with Louise to the next level after she stood by him through revelations made by his former lover Blanca Fouche that he took cocaine and had a threesome with her and another man when he and Blanca were together.
A friend of the actor's said: "They are looking a place to call their own because his old one has too many bad memories ... Michael is absolutely head over heels in love with Louise and his ­problems over the last few months have brought them even closer together. He has been bowled over by the fact that she has been 100 percent there for him."
Michael is due to return to 'Coronation Street' in September, and bosses have decided to ease him back into the soap gently and not give him any major storylines until he feels totally comfortable back on set.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Michael knows the graveness of what has gone on and realises he has really got to get his act together. The original notion was to bring him back and thrust him into a massive storyline.
"But it seems he will be allowed to settle in at the right pace."

Jennie McAlpine never wants to leave Coronation Street


Jennie McAlpine never wants to leave 'Coronation Street'.
The 30-year-old actress has played the role of factory worker Fiz Stape for 13 years and has admitted she has no plans to leave the long-running ITV soap because she feels lucky to have a job she enjoys so much.
In an interview with The Sun newspaper, she said: "I have spent my formative adult years on 'Coronation Street'. I've got some great mates at 'Corrie' and they are like my family. We are lucky, as we don't get sick of the sight of each other.
"Being in Corrie doesn't feel like hard work at all."
The flame-haired star, whose character is currently dating Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), admits she'd like to become a 'Coronation Street' stalwart like Ken Barlow (William Roache) and Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) or Jack (Bill Tarmey) and Vera Duckworth (Elizabeth Dawn).
She explained: "I am a massive fan of the show and you can see how it happens that people end up staying for so long.
"It's incredible. Let's hope 'Corrie' is here for another 50 years as I love being a part of it."
Fiz's relationship with Tyrone - which is currently under strain as Tyrone has been receiving messages from Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie) pretending to be his violent ex-fiancée Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede) - has been likened to the on-screen marriage of Bill Tarmey and Elizabeth Dawn and she thinks that makes their characters more popular.
She added: "I do think they [Fiz and Tyrone] are really strong and I really do hope Fiz has found eternal happiness with Tyrone.
"I hope this story doesn't break them up forever. People love the fact that Fiz and Tyrone are together."

Matt LeBlanc: Everyone can relate to having an awful boss


Matt LeBlanc believes 'Episodes' is successful because the characters have to deal with issues everyone can relate to.
The 'Friends' actor - whose performance in the series won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 2012 - plays a fictionalised version of himself in the BBC Two sitcom about the making of a TV show and like all good sitcoms it's the characters and their problems that make viewers want to tune in.
The 46-year-old star told the new issue of Radio Times magazine: "This isn't necessarily a show that's just about making a show. These characters are dealing with things like a horrible boss, infidelity, friendships gone bad, trust issues. Everybody can relate to having an awful boss or a cheating wife..."
His co-star Stephen Mangan cut in: "Or having a stalker."
Matt joked: "Right. Because everybody deals with having sex with their stalker ... It's very common. Like orange juice."
Matt enjoyed shooting the third series of 'Episodes' in London because he could focus fully on the show and not get distracted by anything else.
He said: "If you're at home and you're working on something, you still try to do as many of your normal chores as you can. When you're out of town working you can devote yourself 100 per cent to the project and to drinking ... I mean just to the project. No drinking. None."

Jeremy Clarkson ‘miserable’ over marriage woes


Jeremy Clarkson is "miserable" over the alleged breakdown of his marriage.
The 'Top Gear' presenter's wife Frances - who is credited with running his career - is said to have grown tired of his "juvenile" antics and alleged womanising and now wants to file for divorce to end their 21-year union.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "She is much more than just a wife. She looks after the money and even pays his income tax.
"Over the years they have had their ups and downs and it would be a lie to say that everything is rosy in the garden. Not least is the fact that Francie is fuming because she believes Jeremy is planning another Caribbean trip and is convinced one of his lady friends will be going along.
"She has turned a blind eye over the years, but every so often it all gets too much for her.
"Currently Jeremy is very much in the dog-house and Francie is not happy with him, she is happy doing her own thing at the moment.
"For his part Jeremy is miserable."
Frances is said to be "celebrating" her decision in Spain with friends, but friends of the 54-year-old presenter insist his marriage isn't over.
One pal said: "Yes they have been living apart. But they have been living apart for three years. Nothing has changed. They are not divorcing as far as I know."
If they do divorce, Frances - who has three children with the outspoken TV star - could be entitled to half her husband's £30 million fortune and Clarkson's first wife, Alex Hall, thinks she deserves every penny.
She told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "She's done her penance. It is her hard work that has made him into the idol he is today.
"Jeremy is the frontman but behind the scenes she was the swan paddling frantically beneath the surface.
Frances has refused to comment on the reports she wants a divorce and asked if she could confirm or deny the story, she simply said: "No."

Ariel Winter guardianship case resolved


Ariel Winter's guardianship case has been resolved.
The 'Modern Family' actress - who plays Alex Dunphy in the series - will remain in the care of her older sister Shanelle Grey, who took on temporary custody of the 16-year-old star in 2012 after she claimed her mother, Chrisoula Workman, was physically and mentally abusing her.
At a hearing yesterday (05.05.14), Chrisoula agreed Ariel could continue living with her sister - if she watched a video montage of family photographs in court.
The young actress and other members of her family - including Chrisoula and Shanelle - sobbed as the video played, and then Superior Court Judge Daniel Murphy signed off on the custody agreement.
The judge advised it would be up to Ariel to decide if and when she would visit her mother, but he would keep jurisdiction over her care until she turns 18, and her father Glenn workman will remain in control of her finances.
After the hearing, Chrisoula - who vehemently denies abusing her daughter - and Shanelle issued a joint statement.
They said: "The family has moved beyond the conflict."
The statement also thanked well-wishers and said the family are working toward reconciliation.
Since moving in with her sister, Ariel has claimed she is much happier.
She said previously: "My life is definitely more normal - and that'll help me grow up like I'm supposed to."

Matt Damon not shocked by George Clooney engagement


Matt Damon wasn't surprised George Clooney has got engaged.
The 'Momuments Men' actor is "really excited" his close friend is to marry Amal Alamuddin and though his pal has previously vowed never to tie the knot again, Matt insists he wasn't shocked by the news.
He told People: "Anyone who has met Amal isn't surprised, and we're all really excited for him."
The 43-year-old star is thrilled George - who was married to actress Talia Balsam from 1989 to 1993 - has found lasting happiness with the human rights lawyer.
He told Closer Weekly magazine: "I'm just thrilled that he met Amal and that they're as happy as they are. He deserves it."
However, Matt - who raises stepdaughter Alexia, 15, and daughters Isabella, seven, Gia, five, and three-year-old Stella with wife Luciana Barroso - insisted he doesn't know if his 53-year-old pal has any plans to start a family with his wife-to-be.
He said: "You gotta ask him that one. I don't know."
George's father Nick recently spoke of his happiness that his son is getting married again.
He said: "We are thrilled. We have had an opportunity to interact with this wonderful young woman and these are two great people.
"We are thrilled at their decision and we hope for them the best."

Boy George: Moss romance is a ‘mystery’


Boy George's relationship with Jon Moss is a "mystery".
The 'Karma Chameleon' hitmaker thinks it is "weird" that there is no longer any "proof" he and his Culture Club bandmate - who has three children with ex-wife Barbara, who he split from in 2010 - were romantically involved until 1986, but insisted they are still close.
He said: "Our relationship is like a mystery. It's like, we know it happened, but there's not really proof anymore, it's kind of weird. We're really good friends now."
The 52-year-old star is proud of the fact he has remained friends with many of his ex-lovers, and admits he is now closer to some of his former flames than when they were in relationships.
Speaking to 'Access Hollywood Live', he said: "One of the great things is when you can grow up a bit and then of sort of be friends with the people you went out with. I have like three or four ex-lovers that I'm really good friends with and I'm probably better friends with them, now that we're not lovers, than we were when we were together."
Meanwhile, George admitted he thinks Justin Bieber is "gorgeous" and believes he and Miley Cyrus are so successful because of their androgynous appearances.
He explained: "[Justin Bieber] is gorgeous! ... I was in the store the other day and I was looking at Miley Cyrus and I was thinking, actually she has a kind of androgyny about her and similarly does Justin Bieber. And I think some of the biggest kind of stars have that kind of boy-girl thing."