A reality TV star has been jailed for contempt of court and berated by a sheriff for her attitude toward her son.
Former Apprentice contestant Sharon McAllister, 38, was jailed for three months after repeatedly failing to hand her son over for contact with his father.
McAllister, from Clackmannanshire, was led off in handcuffs after being found guilty of contempt of court in a long-running civil court battle with her former partner.
The case called more than 30 times and the sheriff ruled she had wasted a considerable amount of court time.
Sheriff Fiona Tait told McAllister: “It gives me no pleasure whatsoever to do this. This is about the best interests of the child.
“These were bad findings of contempt and, given your conduct since, I consider the only way to deal with the matter is by a custodial sentence.”
Perth Sheriff Court was told that McAllister had repeatedly sabotaged agreed periods when her six-year-old son was due to be handed to the care of his father.
McAllister featured in the second series of the BBC show, fronted by Lord Sugar, but was told “You’re Fired” midway through the process.
She has since been involved in a number of projects including the setting up of an internet TV company and a baby gifts company.
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