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US actress Leah Remini has promised to spill the beans on Scientology in a controversial new TV show.

The King of Queens star described her time in the notorious religion in a tell-all book called Troublemaker last year.

Actress and former Scientologist is set to make a number of damning allegations against the Church of Scientology in a new documentary
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Actress and former Scientologist Leah Remini is set to make a number of damning allegations against the Church of Scientology in a new documentary
The former King of Queens star left the Church in 2013
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The former King of Queens star left the Church in 2013

And the 46-year-old is set to return with more damning allegations in Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath at the end of November.

As part of the programme, she admits: "My whole life I was a very dedicated Scientologist.

"I didn't find out what I had done was a lie."

She later exclaims: "Fight for your family. Fight for your daughters and your sons.

"Let's get to the abuses, let's get to the abortions."

Remini meets with several former members of the faith during the film who recount being "owned" by the group.

One member even alleges she was subjected to underage sex by a 35-year-old member of the church.

Remini renounced the religion in 2013 and was followed out by her husband and mother, who were staunch supporters of the Church
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Remini renounced the religion in 2013 and was followed out by her husband and mother, who were staunch supporters of the ChurchCredit: AP:Associated Press
Remini with actor Tom Cruise, who is a long-time supporter of the Church of Scientology
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Remini with actor Tom Cruise, who is a long-time supporter of the Church of Scientology. There is no suggestion Cruise is linked to any of Remini's claimsCredit: Rex Features

The woman adds: "Then the organisation did not tell my mother, did not tell police. They're going to sweep it under the carpet and it will all be over with."

The programme follows Remini's controversial book in which she details her personal tussle to free herself of the faith that is mired in controversy.

Fearing her family might disown her if she left, Remini made the heart-rending decision to go in 2013.

And to her relief both husband Angelo Pagan and Mum Vicki Marshall followed her.

She cites the ex-wife of strict Scientologist Tom Cruise as an inspiration behind her decision.

Remini added: "Nicole Kidman was an inspiration to me at the time I left the church.

"Knowing that she went on to have a successful and happy life, both personally and professionally, helped to give me confidence.

She has already made allegations about the church in a tell-all book released last year
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She has already made allegations about the church in a tell-all book released last yearCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

"She left and she was okay. Knowing that helped to give me confidence and comfort."

A spokesman for the Church told the : "Desperate for attention with an acting career stuck in a nearly decade-long tailspin, Leah Remini needs to move on with her life.

"Instead, she seeks publicity by maliciously spreading lies about the Church using the same handful of bitter zealots who were kicked out years ago for chronic dishonesty and corruption and whose false claims the Church refuted years ago, including through judicial decisions."

The Sun has sought comment from The Church of Scientology.


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