Natalie Cassidy Reignites Row with Paloma Faith Over Bullying Claims
The EastEnders star, 42, surprised fans in June when she revealed difficult school experiences, accusing her famous classmate Paloma Faith of bullying her.
Natalie Cassidy has renewed her dispute with Paloma Faith by firmly restating her claims of being bullied at school. Shortly after, Paloma countered by sharing her own experiences of torment during school, highlighting a complex situation.
Now, Natalie has reiterated that she was targeted because other children were "jealous" of her early role on EastEnders, which she landed at age 10.
Podcast Revelation
On Katherine Ryan's What's My Age Again podcast, Natalie described how her favourite place was the EastEnders set, as school was difficult due to peer jealousy. She avoided directly naming Paloma during the interview.
"There wasn't anywhere else I wanted to be. Maybe because when I wasn't there, school was difficult, people were jealous."
"You know, there was bullying that went on. So I always just wanted to be there because it was so fun and I was surrounded by nice people."
Background
- Natalie Cassidy was cast in EastEnders at the age of 10.
- Paloma Faith, known for appearances on shows like Celebrity Traitors, has also spoken about her own school challenges.
Both women’s accounts highlight the complexities of teenage social dynamics and the impact of early fame.
Author's summary: Natalie Cassidy emphasizes her difficult school years marked by jealousy and bullying, reaffirming claims of mistreatment that sparked a public disagreement with Paloma Faith.