Charlotte Dawson has opened up about the impact of online trolling, admitting "it gets to me" after facing a barrage of criticism that led to an unwarranted call from child services. The pregnant star, expecting her third child, was shocked last month when she was accused of drinking alcohol and social services got in touch. It came after Charlotte posted a picture where she was seen enjoying Nozeco - a non-alcoholic prosecco - during her 32nd birthday celebrations.
Charlotte was away with partner Matt Sarsfield at the Lakes Hotel and Spa in Windermere for a bit of rest and relaxation at the time. The former realty TV star says the worst part of the call was knowing the children's services could have used their time to help youngsters who are in need. She said: "I get called the most pathetic things and it's terrible when there's actual children who need their help.
Anything I do, basically, I get a phone call from social services really." "Because I'm very open and honest, I don't get it. Even though I clearly state that it was a Nozeco and show the bottle, but apparently I'm lying.
" Being in the limelight since her father, comedian Les Dawson's fame, doesn't make handling negative remarks any easier for Charlotte, especially when she is pregnant, reports the Manchester Evening News . In an open-hearted discussion, she expressed, You've got to have thick skin to be in the public eye and I definitely have thick skin, I'm chunky but funky at the moment, so definitely have thic.