Ulrika Jonsson has scathingly accused Alexandra Burke of “seeking attention” for wanting to keep her baby’s gender a secret
- The X Factor star has decided not to reveal the gender of her child as they “didn’t ask about fame”.
- She welcomed the newborn in July with her footballer fiancé Darren Randolph
- Ulrika blasted the decision, slamming that she “shouldn’t play the fame game.”
Ulrika Jonsson has accused Alexandra Burke of “seeking attention” for not disclosing the gender of her newborn baby.
The X Factor star gave birth to her first child with footballer fiancé Darren Randolph, 35, in July and previously revealed she won’t know the child’s gender as she believes “her family isn’t asking about fame Has”. .
But TV personality Ulrika contradicted that the star “shouldn’t play the fame game” if she wanted to protect her children, while writing in her recent column.
Row: Ulrika Johnson, 55, has scathingly accused Alexandra Burke, 34, of “seeking attention” because she wanted to keep her baby’s gender a secret
In her column The Sun, Ulrika recalled that over the years, Alexandra “happily posed for photos” and spoke in interviews before showing off her bump during pregnancy.
She wrote: “The public clearly has an interest in her and her personal life. That’s the deal we make with fame.
“And I’m pretty sure her partner and child will and will continue to enjoy the fruits of her celebrity labors.” I cannot understand how declaring whether she had a girl or a boy would in any way endanger her beloved child.’
Secret: The X Factor star has previously revealed that she will remain silent on the child’s gender as she believes “her family didn’t ask about fame”.
Adorable: Alexandra and her footballer fiancé Darren Randolph (pictured at the star’s baby shower last month) made a joint announcement to welcome their little bundle of joy in July
The former model went on to say that people who “run into her at the supermarket” would know the gender, as she explained her opinion that hiding the gender gets “far more attention,” suggesting that’s the point.
Although Ulrika appeared alongside Alexandra on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, she still had some bones to grapple with the singer.
“You can’t announce that you’re pregnant and then close the door to your life to those who have nurtured your journey, supported you, or just been curious,” she continued.
It comes as Alexandra broke down in tears over the decision as she appeared on Monday’s episode of Loose Women.
She told the panel: “I come from the X Factor, which is public and has given me a platform. I asked for it, but my family never…”
Together: Ulrika appeared alongside Alexandra in last year’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares wins
After crying, she calmed down, adding: “The impact on them is hard and they never asked for it. I want to protect the baby and make his own decision.
“When I spoke to my friend, I said, ‘I don’t want to hurt anyone. My mother would say it’s wise to do that.”
The Elephant singer went on to claim she’s the “happiest she’s ever been,” while joking that “sleep is a thing of the past.”
Tough: It comes as Alexandra broke down in tears over the decision while appearing on Monday’s episode of Loose Women