Natalie Cassidy reignites row with Paloma Faith over bullying claims
The EastEnders actress, 42, has reopened a public dispute with singer Paloma Faith by standing by her statements about being bullied during school years. Cassidy first shared these memories in June, revealing that her time at school had been difficult because of jealousy from classmates after she joined the EastEnders cast at just ten years old.
However, in a contrasting account, Paloma Faith later said that she had actually been the one bullied during her own school experience. The conflicting memories have sparked renewed public discussion around both women's recollections.
Podcast reflections
During her appearance on Katherine Ryan’s podcast What’s My Age Again on Tuesday, Natalie spoke about how being on the EastEnders set was her refuge from the social struggles she faced at school. She didn’t mention Paloma by name but reflected on the atmosphere among her peers.
“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 of the dispute
The renewed attention began after Cassidy’s earlier statements about her classmate Paloma Faith, who has since publicly denied being the aggressor. While the two have offered different perspectives, both have spoken about facing bullying during their school years.
Author’s summary: Natalie Cassidy revisits her school memories and reaffirms her bullying claims linked to Paloma Faith, sparking renewed debate about their contrasting recollections.