Rhian Sugden discusses the impact of a sexting scandal involving Vernon Kay, saying it continues to affect her career. In interviews, she comments on public and legal perceptions of different offences, remarking that “people get less for murder,” while describing how the controversy has remained part of her public image. Sugden also addresses how she experiences ongoing attention related to the incident, stating that it “still follows her around.” The reports focus on her reflections on reputation and consequence following the scandal rather than providing new developments in the case itself. Taken together, the sources present her as maintaining that the fallout has been long-lasting and compares it to how other crimes are treated in society. No additional verified details about the sexting allegations, outcomes, or any new charges are included in the provided excerpts; the emphasis is on her personal assessment of the lasting effects on her work and public standing.