What happens with Kelsey in Ghosts?
Kelsey Foster, a recurring character in the British comedy series Ghosts, attempts to claim ownership of the Button House mansion through legal means, but her scheme to take the property from Sam and Jay is ultimately exposed, leading to her removal from the premises.
Kelsey Foster's Intentions and Arrival
Kelsey Foster presents herself as a distant relative of a former owner of Button House, aiming to seize control of the valuable property. Her primary goal is to displace Sam and Jay, who have inherited the mansion and are living there.
- Initial Offer: Kelsey offers Sam and Jay a financial settlement significantly less than the house's actual worth. Her intention behind this low offer is to pressure them into accepting quickly, thereby avoiding a prolonged legal battle in court and securing the mansion for herself and her accomplice, Dan.
The Unraveling of Her Plan
Kelsey's carefully constructed plan begins to fall apart due to Sam's quick thinking and persistent efforts to retain her home.
- Suspicion and Counter-Move: Sam grows suspicious of Kelsey's claims and tactics. To verify Kelsey's familial connection and her right to the property, Sam requests a new DNA test, crucially specifying that it must be conducted by a different company than the one Kelsey initially used.
- Exposure: This demand proves to be Kelsey's undoing. When Sam asks for the new DNA test, Kelsey instinctively turns to Dan, asking him what they should do. This immediate reaction inadvertently exposes their prior collusion and reveals that her claims of kinship were fraudulent, likely based on a manipulated or falsified initial DNA test.
Her Final Departure from Button House
Following the exposure of her deceit, Kelsey's attempt to claim Button House fails completely.
- Forced Removal: Kelsey Foster is last seen being confronted and subsequently kicked out of the mansion, her scheme utterly defeated. She no longer poses a threat to Sam and Jay's ownership of Button House.
Key Events Leading to Kelsey's Removal
| Event | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Claim to Mansion | Kelsey appears, asserting her right to Button House as a relative of a former owner. | Attempts to gain control of the property. |
| Settlement Offer | Offers Sam and Jay a low settlement to avoid court, aiming for a quick acquisition. | Indicates her intent to seize the house cheaply. |
| DNA Test Request | Sam, suspicious, demands a new DNA test from a different, independent company. | Puts Kelsey under pressure. |
| Plan Exposure | Kelsey instinctively consults Dan upon the DNA test request, revealing their conspiracy. | Her fraudulent scheme is uncovered. |
| Departure from Mansion | Sam and Jay respond to the deception, leading to Kelsey being expelled from Button House. | Kelsey is no longer a threat. |
For more information about the series, you can visit the official BBC Ghosts page.
