Tulisa Contostavlos Discusses Drug Sting Ordeal

Tulisa Contostavlos, a former X Factor judge, recently discussed her entrapment in a high-profile drug sting orchestrated by undercover journalist Mazher Mahmood, also known as the 'Fake Sheikh'. In 2013, Contostavlos was led to believe she was auditioning for a movie role, which involved flying her to Las Vegas and offering her luxury accommodations as part of an elaborate ruse. The scheme culminated in her arrest for allegedly supplying cocaine, a charge that threatened a four-year prison sentence. However, the case collapsed after it was revealed that Mahmood had lied in court, ultimately resulting in his conviction for conspiring to pervert the course of justice. Mahmood's deceptive tactics were exposed, leading to his 15-month prison sentence, and Contostavlos has since spoken out about the ordeal on the reality TV show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' as part of her career relaunch. Her experience highlights the ethical breaches in journalism and the impact of entrapment on individuals' lives.