HE'S JUST A FAKE AND A FRAUD. AND THE PSYCHIC'S NOT MUCH BETTER, EITHER.

We're not sure how it's happened, but Robbie's gone and upset those who communicate with those who have passed. No, not Howard Donald's manager, the television psychics. Robbie has apparently been calling Derek Acorah a fraud after Derek "spoke" with Robbie's old gran.

Of course, Robbie doesn't really understand what goes on between the dead and the psychics in a seance, but then he doesn't really understand what goes on between a man and a woman in a bedroom, but it's never stopped him expressing an opinion. Acorah's mate Angus Purden, however, has decided to step in and defend the honour of the bloke whose TV show he presents:

"I heard that originally Robbie was very impressed by Derek. The thing is it's easier not to believe than to believe. "I admit I was sceptical before I did the show. But Derek's levels of accuracy are just really fascinating."

Angus is right - it is easier to not believe. In the same way that it's easier to believe that cheese doesn't talk, water isn't made from glue and sequins and Hilaire Belloc is dead. It must be alarming, though, for someone to realise their schtick is so ropey even Williams can see through it.

Good god, we're agreeing with Robbie Williams on something. We feel so dirty.

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