Lizzie Cundy continues to dish the dirt on trying to set up Meghan Markle and Ashley Cole... as she reveals she met Simon Cowell for the first time while on the toilet

She revealed earlier this week that she reportedly tried to set up the Duchess of Sussex with a 'famous British man', three years before she met Prince Harry

And Lizzie Cundy appeared on Friday's This Morning to share further details about her alleged attempt of a matchmake between Meghan Markle and Ashley Cole.

The former WAG, 50, has been sharing several of her explosive superstar stories after her new book, Tales from the Red Carpet, was released.

Matchmaker: Lizzie Cundy appeared on Friday's This Morning to share further details about her alleged attempt of a matchmake between Meghan Markle and Ashley Cole

Matchmaker: Lizzie Cundy appeared on Friday's This Morning to share further details about her alleged attempt of a matchmake between Meghan Markle and Ashley Cole

And after dropping the bombshell that she once tried to set up Meghan and Ashley, Lizzie added some further details.

She said: 'Meghan, I didn't know who she was, I was at a pre-dinner at a big charity event, a few years before Harry. 

'They said: "Lizzie, sit next to this girl, she doesn't know anyone from England," I said: "Meghan, who?" I didn't know her. We got on like a house on fire, she was so funny and loved London.

'She wanted to find a boyfriend, she said British, I asked if she wanted someone famous, she said: "Yeah, why not!" 

The former WAG, 50, has been sharing several of her explosive superstar stories after her new book, Tales from the Red Carpet, was released (Meghan pictured)
The former WAG, 50, has been sharing several of her explosive superstar stories after her new book, Tales from the Red Carpet, was released (Ashley pictured)

The former WAG, 50, has been sharing several of her explosive superstar stories after her new book, Tales from the Red Carpet, was released (Meghan, left, Ashley, right) 

More detail: And after dropping the bombshell that she once tried to set up Meghan and Ashley, Lizzie added some further details

More detail: And after dropping the bombshell that she once tried to set up Meghan and Ashley, Lizzie added some further details

Hilarious: The radio presenter also confessed that she first met Simon Cowell after he accidentally walked in on her on the toilet years ago

Hilarious: The radio presenter also confessed that she first met Simon Cowell after he accidentally walked in on her on the toilet years ago 

'I did say: "Do you like footballers? Have a look through [her phone]." I thought Ashley Cole, he'd just split from Cheryl, they're quite similar, dark hair, petite... I was getting that together... I made a call to Ashley...'

She added: 'I love matchmaking and putting people together, people stay with celebs as they understand it, it's a bonkers world! Not everyone is your friend, a lot of fake friends.'

Lizzie also revealed the story of how she became friends with music mogul and talent show boss Simon Cowell.

The radio presenter confessed that they first met each other after he accidentally walked in on her on the toilet.

Stranger: She said: 'Meghan, I didn't know who she was, I was at a pre-dinner at a big charity event, a few years before Harry...'

Stranger: She said: 'Meghan, I didn't know who she was, I was at a pre-dinner at a big charity event, a few years before Harry...'

Meghan, who? 'They said: "Lizzie, sit next to this girl, she doesn't know anyone from England," I said: "Meghan, who?" I didn't know her. We got on like a house on fire.'

Meghan, who? 'They said: "Lizzie, sit next to this girl, she doesn't know anyone from England," I said: "Meghan, who?" I didn't know her. We got on like a house on fire.'  

She said: 'We've been friends for 20 years, we met while I was sitting on a loo. We were in a restaurant, I had to pay the bill [she quickly popped to the toilet], I didn’t lock the door, he opened it and said: "I know you…" and I was like: "Oh my God, it’s Simon Cowell!"

She joked it was a VIP loo, adding: 'When someone has seen you in that way you remain friends…'

The interview comes after Lizzie claimed earlier this week that she became friends with The Duchess of Sussex after the pair hit it off at a charity dinner together in 2013.  

'We were having a girly chat and then she said, "Do you know any famous guys? I’m single and I really love English men", so I said, "We’ll go out and find you someone", she told The Sun.  

Pals: Lizzie claims she became friends with The Duchess of Sussex, 36, after the pair hit it off at a charity dinner together back in 2013

Pals: Lizzie claims she became friends with The Duchess of Sussex, 36, after the pair hit it off at a charity dinner together back in 2013

Cheeky: Lizzie also revealed the story of how she became friends with music mogul and talent show boss Simon Cowell

Cheeky: Lizzie also revealed the story of how she became friends with music mogul and talent show boss Simon Cowell

Lizzie said she showed the former Suits star, 37, who had divorced first husband Trevor Engelson, 42, three months prior to her London trip, a picture of footballer Ashley Cole who she ruled out because of his bad reputation.

She said the pair then met up again at the Global Gift Gala the following day: 'Meghan’s so relaxed, she liked a drink, great fun, I remember her asking about my boys, she was very interested and asking lots of questions.'

The television personality added the pair kept in touch and was stunned when news broke of her relationship with Prince Harry.  

'I texted saying, "Oh my god, I heard about Harry". And she was like, "Yeah I know. We’ll try and hook up". 

Lady in red: She joked it was a VIP loo, adding: 'When someone has seen you in that way you remain friends…'

Lady in red: She joked it was a VIP loo, adding: 'When someone has seen you in that way you remain friends…'

But shortly after Lizzie said Meghan ghosted her, admitting she believes the actress was 'advised to end contact with people she befriended in the media'. 

Lizzie details many of her explosive superstar stories in her new book, Tales from the Red Carpet, which is available to buy now on Amazon. 

Piers Morgan also previously detailed how Meghan cut ties with him. 

The Good Morning Britain host said back in March: 'I got to know her quite well over two year period. We would message each other a lot, e-mail a lot.' 

Setting up Meghan: Lizzie said: 'I thought Ashley Cole, he'd just split from Cheryl (pictured), they're quite similar, dark hair, petite... I was getting that together... I made a call to Ashley...'

Setting up Meghan: Lizzie said: 'I thought Ashley Cole, he'd just split from Cheryl (pictured), they're quite similar, dark hair, petite... I was getting that together... I made a call to Ashley...'

Piers recalled a time the pair met up in London. 'I had a couple of pints of real ale and she had dirty martinis,' he said.

'She said afterwards in the cab "I had a great time. Love to see you again." It was purely platonic I hasten to add.

'She went in that cab that night to a party Prince Harry was at and the next night she went on the date with him. I never heard from her again. Ever.

'I don't like people that behave like that. It's kind of rude. It showed me that she, I'm afraid, is probably a bit of social climber.'

Love at first sight: In June 2016, Markle began a relationship with Prince Harry, whom she had met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend (pictured last year at their wedding)

Love at first sight: In June 2016, Markle began a relationship with Prince Harry, whom she had met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend (pictured last year at their wedding)

Piers finished his answer with a word of warning to Prince Harry.

He said: 'Good luck to Harry. I hope he knows what he's doing. If it all goes wrong don't come try crying to me. Don't say I didn't warn you.' 

In June 2016, Markle began a relationship with Prince Harry, whom she had met on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.

They wed in May last year at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. On May 6, 2019, and the Duchess gave birth to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor,who is seventh in line to the throne. 

Advertisement

Lizzie Cundy shares more details about trying to set up Meghan Markle and Ashley Cole

The comments below have not been moderated.

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.