EXCLUSIVE: Shamed Sarah Ferguson 'Plotting Tone-Deaf Comeback' After Jeffrey Epstein Scandal... As a 'Female Empowerment Leader'
Sarah Ferguson refuses to stay away from the public eye.
Nov. 9 2025, Published 11:00 a.m. ET
Disgraced Sarah Ferguson is plotting a bold – and some say delusional – rebrand as a champion of women's empowerment, despite widespread criticism that the plan is tone-deaf given her long association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and her ex-husband Andrew's link to his abuse scandal.
RadarOnline.com can reveal the 66-year-old former Duchess of York, now living outside the royal fold after losing her home at Royal Lodge and several charity roles, is understood to be lining up work by employing a high-priced "brand rescue team" to reinvent herself as a motivational speaker and advocate for female confidence and body image.
'Sarah Believes Setbacks Can Be Strength'
Ferguson believes she can join the ranks of Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai.
Sources tell us she believes she can join the ranks of influential women such as Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai – a claim that has left royal observers "staggered."
A source claimed: "Sarah thinks she can transform all the setbacks she's faced into a kind of strength. She truly believes that everything she's gone through – the embarrassment, the rejection, the public shaming – has given her a special perspective on empowerment. In her mind, that makes her qualified to motivate other women and reclaim her place in the spotlight."
Another insider blasted: "The irony is impossible to ignore. Sarah's talking about publishing books on empowerment and confidence while her former husband remains tied to one of the monarchy's darkest scandals. To a lot of people, it comes off as completely tone-deaf. The notion of her sitting on high-profile panels about women's rights has left many stunned."
Comeback Plans Include Books, Tours, and High-Profile Appearances
Ferguson is plotting her comeback as a female empowerment leader.
Ferguson's comeback is understood to include plans for a proposed book series centered on "female confidence, compassion, and resilience," along with a speaking tour.
She is said to believe her celebrity and royal connections could land her lucrative deals and high-profile appearances, even though "everyone famous" is now "backing away and treating her like a dose of the plague," according to palace sources.
"She's setting her sights high – global conferences, wellness retreats, and women's leadership events," claimed on source. "Sarah pictures herself sharing the stage with business leaders and activists, speaking about resilience and self-worth. She's already telling those close to her that this is the beginning of her big comeback."
Critics Question Timing Amid Epstein Links
Ferguson plans to launch a book series on confidence and resilience.
But critics have accused Ferguson of lacking awareness about how her name is perceived. Her friendship with Epstein, who died in prison while awaiting trial for sex trafficking, continues to taint her reputation. She has also faced outrage after emails emerged showing her referring to Epstein as her "supreme friend" even after his conviction.
A women's rights campaigner told us: "It's astonishing that Sarah believes she can reinvent herself as a champion of women while remaining linked to men like Epstein and Andrew. The trauma Virginia Giuffre endured is still very real to people, and for Sarah to step into the empowerment arena feels deeply inappropriate. almost as if she's trying to rewrite the past."
Even her defenders acknowledge the timing is questionable. One friend said, "Sarah's always been a fighter, resourceful, sharp, and able to find a way through when things get tough. But this plan is a gamble. People aren't going to overlook her connections to Epstein and Andrew simply because she starts promoting messages about confidence and self-acceptance."
Never Miss an
Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox
By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Ferguson has pitched herself as a woman who learns from mistakes.
Still, Ferguson appears undeterred. She has reportedly told advisers that she wants to "lead with authenticity," pitching herself as a woman who has "made mistakes but learned from them."
"She's absolutely certain this is her moment for redemption," said a source close to her team. "Sarah's convinced that people are drawn to comeback stories – and she's determined to cast herself as the lead in hers."
