BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 3 Jun 2018, 09:06 By Carena Crawford 3 Jun 2018, 09:06 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 Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 3 Jun 2018, 09:06 By Carena Crawford 3 Jun 2018, 09:06 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.”Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. 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! Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 3 Jun 2018, 09:06 By Carena Crawford 3 Jun 2018, 09:06 Previous Story Next Story
