Natalie Cassidy reignites row with Paloma Faith over bullying claims

Natalie Cassidy Reignites Dispute with Paloma Faith over School Bullying Claims

The EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, 42, has brought back controversy by reaffirming her claims of being bullied during her school years. She previously surprised fans in June by revealing that her well-known classmate Paloma Faith had bullied her.

Conflicting Bullying Claims

However, Paloma Faith later stated that she herself was a victim of bullying at school, adding a twist to the ongoing story.

Natalie Cassidy’s Perspective

Speaking on Katherine Ryan’s What’s My Age Again podcast, Natalie emphasized that her role on EastEnders, which she secured at the age of 10, made her a target of jealousy among her school 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."

She did not explicitly name Paloma Faith during this interview but reiterated the challenges she faced at school.

Impact of Early Fame

"My favourite place to be was on the EastEnders set because being at school was so challenging due to the jealousy from my peers."

This ongoing conflict highlights the complex experiences of both women during their formative years.

Author’s summary: Natalie Cassidy has reaffirmed her experience of school bullying linked to early fame, intensifying a public dispute with Paloma Faith who also claims victimhood.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-04

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