Jake Quickenden details abuse from critics who trolled him for doing ‘skin-to-skin’ with his newborn son Leo and wished death upon the unborn child
Jake Quickenden has detailed his horrendous experience with trolls who accused him of ‘attention-seeking’ for doing skin-to-skin contact with his newborn baby.
The TV personality, 32, spoke of his upset after being criticised for the action despite being instructed to do so by midwives at the hospital, after his girlfriend Sophie Church gave birth to their first child, Leo.
The former X Factor star and his girlfriend welcomed their little boy on Friday.
Interview: Jake Quickenden has detailed his horrendous experience with trolls who accused him of ‘attention-seeking’ for doing skin-to-skin contact with his newborn baby
Appearing on Wednesday’s episode of Lorraine, he said: ‘I was trolled for taking my top off in the hospital but the midwife told me to do it, skin to skin, I’m a new dad I don’t know what I’m doing.’
Admitting he is trying to ignore the negative comments, Jake said: ‘We give trolls too much of a spotlight, why would they hate on a new born baby.
‘I’m trying not to let it tarnish the moment, I haven’t stopped smiling, my face is killing me.’
‘I feel like there should be something to stop these people but there isn’t… to wish death on an unborn baby.’
Sophie, who had joined Jake for the interview along with her son Freddie, six, said: ‘I don’t want the boys to grow up in a world where trolling is okay.’
Trolls: The TV personality, 32, spoke of his upset after being criticised for the action despite being instructed to do so by midwives at the hospital, after his girlfriend Sophie Church gave birth to their first child, Leo
Love: The former X Factor star and his girlfriend welcomed their little boy on Friday
Jake also discussed abuse he has received for giving Leo the middle name of his late brother Oliver, which the X Factor star said was the ‘natural thing to do’.
He said: ‘Oliver [late brother] was my best mate and I’ll always go on about him, the more I talk about him the memory goes on. These trolls thought it was me trying to get attention.’
Earlier this week, Jake revealed he had already received ‘nasty tweets’ from trolls saying they ‘hope his baby dies’ just days after the birth of his child.
The new dad shared his shock at the cruel messages he’s been sent about their new addition over the weekend.
Appearing on Wednesday’s episode of Lorraine, he said: ‘I was trolled for taking my top off in the hospital but the midwife told me to do it, skin to skin, I’m a new dad I don’t know what I’m doing’
Jake told Daily Star: ‘I’ve had nasty tweets from people saying things like, “I hope the baby dies”.
‘I get stupid s*** like that. If people start trolling Sophie or the baby a lot, that is something I will have to get my head around.
‘You think, “Why would they say that?”. I understand if people don’t give a s**t about my life. But they don’t have to comment on it.’
Jake added he’s often come across trolls since shooting to fame during his The X Factor stint in 2012, telling the publication he’s ‘learned to deal with it’.
Horrendous: Earlier this week, Jake revealed he had already received ‘nasty tweets’ from trolls saying they ‘hope his baby dies’ just days after the birth of his child
And although receiving a handful of negative messages, Jake has still managed to soak up the first few days with his son.
Sharing glimpse into his new routine as a dad to Instagram over the weekend the hunk revealed that Leo has already met his doting big brother Freddie, six.
Freddie, who is Sophie’s son from a previous relationship, was seen carefully feeding his sibling in one snap before singing to him as the family played DJs in another.
Jake also shared several clips of Leo sleeping on his chest and taking in his new surroundings while Sophie looked sensational just days after the birth.
Soaking it up: Despite a handful of ‘nasty’ messages, Jake has been enjoying his first few days at home as a family to Instagram
Jake and Sophie announced the birth of their first child by sharing sweet photos of their newborn, confirming that he was born at 3.10am weighing just 5lbs 10oz.
An ecstatic Jake took to Instagram, where he told fans: ‘ITS A BOY….. meet Leo Oliver Quickenden. I am so overwhelmed right now, but first I want to say sophie you’re amazing and watching you during all this made me love you even more.
‘I already know you’re an amazing mum and cannot wait to raise this beautiful little baby with you!! I also have such a mixture of feelings, I’m so so happy but also feel a little sadness my dad and brother are not around to meet my baby!!
Family: On Sunday Jake, Sophie and Freddie played DJs and sang a song to the newborn
Doting: Freddie, who is Sophie’s son from a previous relationship, carefully fed his newborn sibling in one adorable snap shared to Instagram on Sunday
‘I promise to be a great dad, I will make mistakes but promise I won’t make the same one twice, I will learn on the job like most parents and will do everything in my best interest for you.
‘The most beautiful thing in the world. All very tired but that’s obviously expected! Much love. The birth was beautiful and really quick!!! Well done @sophie__church.’
Sophie shared the same snap of their son sleeping in front of a sign which read: ‘I’m Leo. Nice to meet you!’
The new mum added:’ My sweet boy Leo Oliver Quickenden. Welcome to our family…
‘I feel truly blessed that you are ours. And thanks @jakequickenden14 for being by my side, you were all the support I could have wanted & more.’
Congratulations! Jake announced the birth of his first child, a baby boy named Leo on Friday
He’s here! An ecstatic Jake took to Instagram, where he introduced his firstborn child to fans
Blessed! New mum Sophie thanked Jake for being by her side throughout her labour
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