A woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann will appear on a hit US TV show with millions of regular viewers. Dr Phil is a staple of US daytime TV synonymous with names like Oprah and Ellen.
Julia Wendell, 21, has recorded the high profile interview with Dr Phil after she sensationally claimed she might be Madeleine McCann, the toddler who went missing in 2007 during a family holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal.
Wendell, who is a Polish national, is waiting on the results of a 23 and me style genetic test and has submitted three different DNA samples which will help to determine where she is from, according to RadarOnline.
A private investigator and claimed medium name Dr Fia Johansson is helping Wendell. She revealed on Instagram that the 21-year-old is set to appear on the show Monday.
She said on the platform: “I’m very happy for Julia getting a platform to courageously speak up, shedding light on her violent and abusive past and hopefully bringing her closer to justice!”
She shared a trailer for the episode aired in Canada, however, the clip was shared without sound.
In it, Wendell says: “I believe that I am Madeleine McCann. We are waiting for results.”
Wendell has reportedly been staying with Dr Johansson in the United States while the DNA tests are carried out.
She hasn’t disclosed where over fears for the 21-year-old’s safety. Wendell has previously said she “really believe[s]” she could be Kate and Gerry McCann’s long-lost child after recognising the sound of Kate McCann’s voice.
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She told RadarOnline: “I want to say something to Kate McCann: I listened to a song that you sang to your daughter Madeleine.
“When I hear your voice – from movies, from interviews – I feel like I really know this voice, your voice. I really believe that I could be Madeleine.”
She said that she hopes the DNA samples come back positive as she wants to be a part of the family.
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