Katie Price was cruelly shamed on Instagram on Saturday when she shared a bed with her disabled son Harvey, 20, on Christmas Eve.
The former model, 44, shared a brief clip of herself lying next to her eldest son, who returned home for the big day from a residential facility.
However, fans in droves called the arrangement “sick” and “inappropriate” despite Katie explaining that Harvey was “like a baby who wanted cuddles”.
Shamed: Katie Price, 44, was cruelly shamed on Instagram on Saturday when she shared a bed with her disabled son Harvey, 20, on Christmas Eve.
The eldest son of the star. he suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare and complex genetic condition, and severe autism.
In the clip, Katie flashed a peace sign at the camera before panning to show Harvey fast asleep and snoring.
One follower wrote: “Totally inappropriate at her age, regardless of her needs,” while another added: “So not appropriate Katie.”
And a third said: ‘That’s sick!’
Sleepy: The former model shared a brief clip of her lying next to her eldest son, who returned home for the big day from a residential facility
Cruel: However, fans in droves called the arrangement “inappropriate” and “weird” despite Katie explaining that Harvey was “like a baby who wants cuddles.”
Katie captioned the short video: “Harvey is already home and crawling into my bed like a baby wanting cuddles.”
Other followers commented: ‘Something doesn’t seem right here, I don’t think it’s appropriate to do this.’
And a fourth said, ‘No offense, is that healthy?’ with another writing: ‘Ok too weird, time to unfollow’.
Snoring: Katie’s eldest son suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare and complex genetic condition, and severe autism
Hiome sweet home: Katie captioned the short video: “Harvey is already home and crawling into my bed like a baby wanting cuddles.”
Many other fans came to Katie’s defense by declaring a very sweet thing to do for Christmas.
One said: ‘My son is 25, non-verbal autistic still comes over for a hug now and then. He is and always will be my baby, our children clearly still need comfort and reassurance. Enjoy these precious moments. Merry Christmas’.
While another wrote: ‘I love Harvey, leave Katie alone for God’s sake. Haven’t you been through enough? Merry Christmas Katie to all your family. Rise above the haters, they’re just jealous.’
Comments: One follower wrote: “Totally inappropriate at her age, regardless of her needs,” while another added: “So not appropriate Katie.”
Others agreed, commenting: “No matter how old they are, they will always need mommy’s hugs and they will always be her babies.”
While another wrote: ‘So sweet’ and ‘You [Katie] you are a wonderful mommy’.
Earlier this month, Katie revealed that Harvey broke her front window because a visitor provoked him.
In a candid interview with sunday timesKatie explained that she has made visitors realize that loud noises are the triggers, as her house has been busy with those working on her latest Channel 4 home show.
Defense: Many other fans came to Katie’s defense by declaring a very sweet thing to do for Christmas.
‘Harvey broke my front window yesterday because someone slammed it shut. That’s what triggers it,’ he told the publication. She added: ‘I have nothing to hide.
Katie explained: “My Mucky Mansion, they’ve been filming here since July, they film where they want and I’m happy, because I am who I am, welcome to my home, I love filming, I love sharing, I just love it.
“The camera crew tells me I’m one of the only people they’ve ever met who is exactly the same on camera as I am off camera.”
Loving mother: Earlier this month, Katie revealed that Harvey broke her front window because a visitor provoked him