Charlotte Dawson shares 'worst part' of calls from social services about children

Charlotte Dawson has admitted “it gets to me” as she addressed the backlash she receives online, which even included a call from child services.

The star, who is pregnant with her third child, last month revealed she was called by social services after someone accused her of drinking alcohol. It came as Charlotte shared a video of herself drinking Nozeco - alcohol free prosecco - while celebrating her 32nd birthday.

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.

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Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, 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.”

And while she is no stranger to the public eye, her father was comedian Les Dawson, Charlotte admits it can be difficult to deal with the negative comments. It is an issue she particularly struggles with when pregnant.

She added: “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 thick skin. I do have thick skin because I’m used to it but when I am pregnant and hormonal it does get to me.

“You see the more negative comments than the positive, and that really annoys me. I have way more positive than negative but it gets to you, especially right now and I am trying my best as a mum and a woman and I don’t get why people want to tear you down, we should stick together.”

And, despite carrying baby number three, Charlotte has shown no signs of slowing down. She is preparing to appear in Aladdin at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and has teamed up with pub chain Hungry Horse to launch its fourth festive toy appeal.

Research from the brand has revealed that over two million children will go without a present this Christmas, with a target of 20,000 toy donations set by the Hungry Horse this year to make a difference.

Charlotte said: “Christmas is all about love, don’t get me wrong, presents are a bonus, but over the years it has become so materialistic and it is bad, because it’s all about the love, but Noah is four and he is at a brilliant age where it is so magical and all about Christmas and presents, and everything like that.

“Just imagining those two million children not getting a Christmas present is so sad. And I think we really do need to make a difference and Hungry Horse is aiming to hit its 20,000th donation this year.”

To donate new or pre-loved toys, visit your local Hungry Horse pub before 19th December. For more information, visit: https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/christmas/toy-station-donation