Lewinsky to take part in festival debate

Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky will appear at the Edinburgh TV Festival to discuss the money she made from her relationship with US President Bill Clinton.

She will join Rebecca Loos, who also received payments for interviews following her alleged affair with soccer star David Beckham, in a panel discussion on chequebook journalism.

The former White House intern recently received payment for an interview with ITV News, in which she said the former US president lied and “destroyed” her.

The interview followed the recent publication of Clinton’s autobiography.

Beckham’s former PA reportedly made more than £500,000 (€758,000) by selling her story.

Edinburgh TV Festival session producer Paul Woolwich said: “I’m delighted that Monica Lewinsky is joining this prestigious panel to take part in a long overdue discussion about the industry’s escalating practice of paying for stories.

“With such a line-up, these important issues will no doubt get a proper airing in front of a very packed audience.”

The Chequebook Vs Notebook debate, which will also feature PR guru Max Clifford, takes place on August 28.