Lydia Bright mum-shamed by trolls who say she'll ‘never get a boyfriend' as she reveals daughter is still co-sleeping
TOWIE legend Lydia Bright has been cruelly mum-shamed by trolls who claim she'll "never get a boyfriend", after she revealed her daughter is still co-sleeping.
The ITVBe beauty, 34, came under fire over a sweet video she posted of her little girl, 5.
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Lydia shares daughter Lorretta with her ex-boyfriend boyfriend, Lee Cronin, and together they co-parent their daughter.
The Towie star often shares videos and pictures of life being a single mum.
But her latest video saw her feeling a backlash from mum-shamers.
In the sweet clip Lydia's little girl could be seen fast asleep next to her mum.
The proud mama panned the camera back to herself, and she could be seen smiling warmly at the adorable moment.
However, so people said she should be letting her child sleep next to her, if she wants to find a new man.
Taking to the comments, one fan wrote: "Good luck when you meet someone and she won't go in her own room!"
Another said: "Good luck finding a man who accepts not sharing a bed with their new partner!"
This one added: "I love co-sleeping but I have no desire for a partner. I think it's a problem if you hope to meet someone."
Lydia responded to the backlash by saying: "I had a relationship and it still remained the same sleeping arrangements.
Towie star Lydia Bright reveals she's dating again after split - but fans send her an urgent warning over 'dangerous' app
"My daughter is my priority, I wont be moving beds for no man."
There were also lots of fans who enjoyed the sweet video, with one saying: "Don't listen to all the comments about finding a man as you are doing what's natural for you and your daughter and it's zero to do with other judgmental people.
"You and your family are an absolute inspiration."
FINDING LOVE AGAIN
Fans need not worry about Lydia finding a boyfriend, as she recently revealed she has signed up to a dating app.
The reality star is is back on the market after splitting with ex Ben Davies.
She revealed they had broken-up back in January declaring she was "single AGAIN."
Lydia and Ben first began dating at the beginning of 2024, with Lydia initially keeping her new romance under wraps.
By May, the couple were Instagram official.
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But Lydia is looking to move on now, and revealed she has enlisted the help of an online dating site that is "more than parents."
It claims it is "the dating app for single parents who make it a priority to think about themselves too" - yet some followers have flagged concern for both Lydia and Loretta's safety.
In her lengthy caption, Lydia posted: "Navigating dating as a single mum is a juggle.
"Which is why the first time ever, I am online dating. I have recently discovered @even.uk a dating app for single parents to meet single parents. I love that everyone is in the same boat, so we are celebrated, and you don't have to worry about the stigmas.
"With detailed dating profiles you can have meaningful matches, based on more than just a photo and discover what you have in common to inspire conversation.
"As well as peoples parenting situation, including number of children, ages and child arrangements. Meet people with confidence knowing Even check and moderate accounts.
"Along with being able to chat for free in the messenger feature and start a video or audio call directly in the app, all from your sofa and before you commit to meeting in person.
"The App allows you to discover up to 100 profiles a day and connect with singles near you.
"So if you are ready to get yourself back out there, this could be for you."
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