I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2019 winner Jacqueline Jossa has hit back at critics who shamed her for appearing on the hit reality TV show and leaving her two young children at home.
The former EastEnders actress has two children, Ella, four, and Mia, one, with her husband and ex-TOWIE star Dan Osbourne.
Taking to Instagram to shut down the comments, Jacqueline shared a photo of herself and her one-year-old daughter Mia getting ready ahead of their New Year's Eve celebrations.
She captioned the post, "How mothers try and get dressed in the morning.👸 Every single morning without fail I am joined by one of children.
"Being a mum is tough, even when you feel like you haven’t been your best self that day, and you are tired and need a rest, even when you feel like you’ve done nothing to warrant feeling a break!
"It’s a constant battle with, oo I would love a nice dinner and a cheeky cocktail and oo snuggles and Disney movies with the munchkins. It’s important to do both guys. If you made it through another year or parenting WELL DONE!!"
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I'm A Celebrity 2019 official line-up - HEAT/CLOSER
1 of 12Ian Wright
Former footballer and Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright is heading into the jungle. Ian Wright is rumoured to be earning the second-highest wage of £400,000 while in the jungle. But during an appearance at the Royal Concert hall in Nottingham last week, Harry Redknapp, last year's King of the Jungle, revealed Wright would be earning one million as someone tweeted: "Just got home from seeing @Redknapp in Nottingham. Interestingly, he let slip that Ian Wright has been paid £1m to appear on this year's #ImaCeleb."
2 of 12Nadine Coyle
Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle will be facing her fears on the show. What Nadine will be earning has been kept quiet for now, however, the average amount that stars of I'm A Celebrity earn is between £10,000 and £80,000.
3 of 12Myles Stephenson
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4 of 12Kate Garraway
She's used to putting up with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain, so the jungle should be a doddle for TV presenter Kate Garraway. Kate's co-presenter Ben Shepard teased Kate on Good Morning Britain: "I can't wait for you to go away for a month," and Kate responded: "I can neither confirm nor deny."
5 of 12James Haskell
He's used to being the hard man on a rugby pitch, so how will James Haskell cope in a jungle full of creepy crawlies? Although we can't confirm what James Haskell will be pulling in, last year's contestant John Barrowman received £200,000.
6 of 12Caitlyn Jenner
Reportedly the highest paid star to ever grace the jungle, Kylie and Kendall Jenner's dad Caitlyn is set to reveal some major Kardashian gossip.
7 of 12Jacqueline Jossa
Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of past soap stars on the show. Bosses are reportedly hoping she dishes the dirt on her on'/off marriage to reality star Dan Osborne.
8 of 12Adele Roberts
Big Brother 3 star Adele Roberts is going back to her reality TV roots for the 2019 series.
9 of 12Roman Kemp
Roman is a TV personality and son of former EastEnders actor Martin Kemp. He's set to bring some eye candy to the jungle. Roman has wanted to go into the jungle for quite some time as he told Digital Spy in 2017: "The only reality show I would do is I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! purely because I would get a holiday and get to see Ant & Dec every day!"
10 of 12Andrew Maxwell
Irish comedian Andrew is set to bring the laughs to the jungle and we actually can't wait. There has been no details referring to what Andrew could be earning, yet latecomer Noel Edmunds earned £600,000, the highest amount that has been paid to any celebrity on the show.
11 of 12Andrew Whyment
Coronation Street's Andrew Whyment has been confirmed to be entering the jungle as a late campmate. The actor, who plays Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap, was rumoured to be part of the main line-up and when he wasn't, many of his fans were left disappointed. Could Kirky be crowned King of the Jungle?
12 of 12Cliff Parisi
Cliff Parisi is best known for playing Minty Peterson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and he is currently starring in the BBC drama Call the Midwife as handyman and gardener Fred Buckle. Known for his comedic timing and hilarious personality, Cliff is set to bring lots of fun to the camp.
She continued, "Leaving my babies to go into the jungle was the HARDEST thing I have ever had to do, and every single day I thought about them, some may criticise me for leaving them, that’s okay. You won’t understand my reasons, but I want to create a better life for them I want to be able to be at home and work, have date nights and family nights.
"I went into the jungle for myself, an experience I will never forget. I learnt so much and have become and even better mummy for it. I wanted to be able to be at home more, earn money to put into my business and hopefully open doors to new adventures, which I have done, so my risk of leaping into jungle life was the right decision for me. My babies still love me and it was all worth it!
"I guess what I’m trying to say is, If it’s for the right reasons, do it. feel the fear and do it anyway! 💕👑."
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Fans were quick to comment on the photo, praising the 27-year-old for her honesty. One fan wrote, "What a woman 👸✨💗", while another commented, "Love this ❤❤❤ inspirational!"
A third said, "Well said! You seem to be glowing inside and out and good for you! You have that sparkle. Happy for you 🌸" and a fourth added, "Dont explain yourself to anyone.... your kids your family your business...happy new year to you and your family I hope its blessed with all things good ❤️."
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