Wife swap TV star denies cruelty

The alleged charges of cruelty all relate to one child

Wife Swap television star Lizzy Bardsley has appeared at Bolton Crown Court, Greater Manchester, over charges of child cruelty.

The 33-year-old, from Hurstead Road, Rochdale, denied three offences of wilful assault of a child under 16 and one count of wilful ill-treatment.

The alleged cruelty charges all relate to one child.

Ms Bardsley was released on unconditional bail. Her trial will begin on Wednesday.

She shot to fame for her antics on the Channel 4 reality TV series Wife Swap where two women move into each other's homes, swap lifestyles and look after their 'adopted' families.