Kirsty Gallacher responds after coming under fire for letting kids and dog play on icy pond
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Presenter Kirsty Gallacher was quick to respond after she came under fire for allowing her young son and their family dog play on ice during the weekend freeze. She uploaded pictures showing youngest son Jude, 14, kneeling down on what looked like a lake, next to the family's pet dog. Her partner Darren Clayton was there with them, as was his seven-year-old daughter. The images sparked concern on social media, with the mum-of-two asked to explain.
Kirsty, who also has 18-year-old Oscar, was met with backlash, as one follower said: "Every year sad people die and drown on thin ice ponds trying to get things for dogs." Another told her: "Absolutely gobsmacked at the lack of intelligence," while a third person put: "Come on Kirsty tell them not to do it.".
The former Sky Sports star responded and assured those worried: "It was very shallow, don't worry. I wouldn't never put an animal or person in danger." Mirror Online have contacted Kirsty's reps for comment. Kirsty now works on Smooth Radio host after putting her TV career on pause.
She recently opened up to the Mirror about being a mum after her eldest turn 18 and says she’s navigating a new phase of parenthood. She said: “I embrace change. I don’t mind moving on to something different. If I feel that something’s not working, I’ll turn my hand to something else,” she explains. “Getting older has its good sides and bad sides, but there’s nothing better than watching my two boys develop and grow. It makes me very emotional.
