Loose Women star Charlene White has addressed criticism that she doesn’t wear a poppy onscreen in the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday.
The star, 41, took to her own Twitter feed to put the record straight.
What did Charlene White from Loose Women say about wearing a poppy?
Viewers of Loose Women may have noticed Charlene not wearing a poppy.
But Charlene offered an explanation in the face of criticism.
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She said: “For @loosewomen, @itvnews and @itvlondon who aren’t aware about me not wearing a poppy on-screen in the lead up to 11th November.
“Here’s a statement and explanation that I’ve posted in previous years.”
She began by saying that she supports a number of charities, all of which she’s not allowed to “visually support them” onscree due to impartiality rules.
For @loosewomen, @itvnews and @itvlondon who aren’t aware about me not wearing a poppy on screen in the lead up to 11th November. Here’s a statement and explanation that I’ve posted in previous years: https://t.co/Y39rf2KK4c
— Charlene White (@CharleneWhite) November 4, 2021
She continued: “In my private life, it’s very different.
“I wear a poppy on Armistice Day – in fact I wear one that my friend Jen’s mum knitted for me a few years ago.
“And I proudly have one of the ceramic poppies from the Tower Of London on my mantelpiece.
“And every year I donate to the British Legion. Money which the charity desperately needs for the work that they do to support serving and ex-service men and women and their families.
“So please don’t think that I don’t support the work that our service personnel do, or that I don’t understand the sacrifices made by servicemen and women 100 years ago. I do.”
How did fans react to the message?
Fans supported Charlene after she posted the message.
One said in reply: “It’s totally your choice Charlene you shouldn’t get hate for it I don’t understand why people who read the news can’t show support for all the charities that would be impartial as they would all get more support not just the one charity.
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Another wrote: “Such a shame you have to explain every year. It’s choice not compulsory.”
A third replied: “You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone. (Though I understand why you do).”
Finally, one said: “It’s a pity you have to repeat yourself every year.”
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