This Morning star hits back after she’s accused of ‘abusing’ and ‘criticising’ small companies
A PRESENTER from This Morning has hit back at her followers after receiving backlash for a DIY project.
Kate Lawler, 43, previously shared that she had attempted making her own balloon arch for her mother-in-law’s birthday.
She was quoted £250 to get the job done by professionals, so figured she would save some dosh and try crafting one herself.
The TV star proudly showed off her £67 creation on Instagram after finishing it, but balloonists were quick to attack her for devaluing their work.
One person hit out: “As a balloon/prop/decor company that does exactly these sort of set ups – I think you just highlighted why it would be £200 from professionals. Yours does the job but it doesn’t compare.”
Another jumped in adding: “You get what you paid for and I think you just seriously dissed all of us balloon artists. Our costs include luxury branded balloons, skill and labour.”
A third cruelly remarked: “I guess if you’re happy then well done BUT to me it looks bloody awful so so many mistakes but hey ho whatever floats your boat!”
A fourth sarcastically wrote: “Thanks Kate, considering you obviously know nothing about a professional balloon artist and how much goes into our work. Not just that we put our heart and soul into our business, but it’s also our time. How do you expect us to work for free? Maybe people want to think carefully before criticising how much it actually costs.”
After receiving a deluge of mean comments Kate created a video to respond to the haters, sharing that she “can’t cope” with the situation.
Looking defeated with her head in her hands, the mum said: “Guys, I’m getting absolutely torn apart on Instagram and I can’t cope. I’ve got to have my say, I’ve got to stick up for myself.
“All I did was buy an easel off Amazon, a welcome board off Etsy and some balloons from Ginger Ray UK. I’m being annihilated.
“I’m ‘abusing’ and ‘criticising’ the balloon arch community. Oh the Karens are out in force!
“‘You should be ashamed of yourself Kate for not supporting small business! You’ve just shown the internet what kind of person you really are, Kate!’ I just made my own balloon arch!
“Honestly, I can’t cope! There are also people out there right, who can’t afford to pay £250 for a balloon arch if they are just having a small gathering at home for 20 people, like I was for Sue’s birthday.
“The average age was 70. They don’t give a s*** about big balloon arches.”
She went on to shake the criticism off by dancing with balloons she used to make the arch while singing along to Don’t Let The B*stards Get You Down by Kris Kristofferson.