BBC Share By Carena Crawford Jun 3 2018 By Carena Crawford Jun 3 2018 Jacqueline Jossa slammed over self-harm comment A clip of the EastEnders star's comments went viral on social media British Soap Awards EastEnders Jacqueline Jossa Share By Carena Crawford Jun 3 2018 By Carena Crawford Jun 3 2018 Jacqueline Jossa has defended herself over accusations she made “disrespectful” comments about self-harming at last night’s British Soap Awards. The former EastEnders actress was filmed in the audience speaking to her co-star Lacey Turner when Hollyoaks won the best storyline award for Lily’s self-harm ordeal. Jacqueline was filmed making the comments to co-star Lacey Turner (Credit: ITV) A clip of the moment went viral on social media with viewers hitting out at the star for the comments. One wrote: “‘I think they all self harm on that show’ – are you serious @jacquelineMjos? Disgusting thing to say #SoapAwards.” Another added: “#soapawards honestly got no respect for jacqueline jossa now. Seems like a back handed, sore loser comment. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Read more: British Soap Awards: Winners list in full! “I respect that people have opinions but for the sake of being respectful just keep it quiet. “The look on her face just proves it wasn’t a joke. Cancelled.” But now Jacqueline has insisted her comments were taken out of context. Jacqueline Jossa took to Instagram to defend her comments (Credit: Instagram) Taking to Instagram live, she wrote: “Just to clear things up, Lacey asked me what the storyline was, as we couldn’t hear. “I answered with, I’m not actually sure, ‘I think they all self-harmed on that show’. “I didn’t watch the show, I only went from the clip I saw previous, which involved three girls on a bed. “I haven’t watched the show recently so don’t actually know, but always love it and wasn’t discrediting. “I was literally answering what the storyline was. “I know that self-harm isn’t a joke, obviously, and love any soap that tackles hard stories. Don’t miss out: Three steps to ensure you see all ED!’s latest news on Facebook “It’s been taken out of context! Jake Wood’s story involved self-harm too. “I wasn’t hating, I was answering a question. Sorry for offence!!” What do you think of Jacqueline’s comments? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think! Good to Know Share By Carena Crawford Jun 3 2018 By Carena Crawford Jun 3 2018
