Gemma Atkinson has hit back at a follower who questioned her parenting skills.
Gemma Atkinson has hit back at a follower who questioned her parenting
The 38-year-old actress - who has four-year-old daughter Mia with 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Gorka Marquez - revealed she and her little one had been watching CrossFit together, but a follower had warned her she could end up "body conscious" by seeing such a high-intensity workout show, and suggested she should be watching children's television instead.
In response, Gemma wrote on Instagram: "I received this message about Mia loving CrossFit. The 'should be watching kids programs' baffled me a little. One of our friends is one of the best CrossFit athletes in the world and whenever she's been to stay with us, Mia has looked up to her in awe of her physical strength and capabilities in regards to gymnastics etc.
"We also go for ice creams and have pizza every weekend and pic n mix at the cinemas. Fab lollies after tea and pancakes on Sundays." (sic)
The former 'Hollyoaks' star went on to add that she has the "perfect balance" with her daughter, and insisted she "chooses" to watch the CrossFit games herself, as well a host of teatime programmes not traditionally aimed at children.
She added: "We have (in my opinion) the perfect balance. I'm personally very happy that Mia loves sports and that she has strong role models and she CHOOSES to watch the games. I'm sick of watching it tbh. When it's not CrossFit she loves 'The Yorkshire Vet' or 'Come Dine With Me'. Genuinely! So no, I'm not afraid it'll cause her image problems. I'm pleased it will give her confidence, great social skills and a zest for life. (sic)"
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