Katie Price was cruelly mortified on Instagram on Saturday as she shared a bed with her disabled son Harvey, 20, on Christmas Eve.
The former model, 44, shared a short clip of herself lying next to her eldest child, who was returning home from a dorm for the big day.
However, supporters flocked to label the arrangement “sick” and “inappropriate”, although Katie explained Harvey was “like a baby who wanted a cuddle”.
Shamed: Katie Price, 44, was cruelly shamed on Instagram on Saturday when she shared a bed with her disabled son Harvey, 20, on Christmas Eve
The star’s eldest son has Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare complex genetic condition, and severe autism.
In the clip, Katie gave the camera a peace sign before panning over to show Harvey fast asleep and snoring.
One follower wrote: “Totally inappropriate at his age regardless of his needs,” while another added: “So not appropriate Katie.”
And a third said: ‘That’s sick!’.
Sleepy: The former model shared a short clip of herself lying next to her eldest child, who has returned home from a dorm for the big day
Cruel: However, followers flocked to label the arrangement as ‘inappropriate’ and ‘strange’, although Katie explained Harvey was ‘like a baby who wanted a cuddle’.
Katie captioned the short video: “Harvey is already home and climbs into my bed like a baby wanting a cuddle”.
Another follower commented, “Something seems wrong here, I don’t think it’s appropriate to do this.”
And a fourth said, “No offense, is that healthy?” with another lettering: ‘Ok, toooo strange, it’s time to stop following’.
Snoring: Katie’s eldest son has Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare complex genetic disorder, and severe autism
Hiome sweet home: Katie captioned the short video: “Harvey is already home and climbs into my bed like a baby wanting a cuddle.”
Plenty of other fans came to Katie’s defense, declaring a very cute thing to do for Christmas.
One said: “My son is 25, non-verbal autistic still drops by occasionally for a cuddle. He is and always will be my baby, our boys clearly still need comfort and reassurance. Enjoy these precious moments. Merry Christmas’.
While another wrote: “I love Harvey leave Katie alone for gods sake. Hasn’t she been through enough? Merry Christmas Katie to all your family. Rise above the haters, they’re just jealous.
Comments: One follower wrote: “Totally inappropriate for his age regardless of his needs,” while another added: “So not appropriate Katie.”
Others agreed, commenting, “No matter what age they are, they will always need mommy cuddles and will always be your babies.”
While another wrote: “So cute” and “You [Katie] are a wonderful mom’.
Earlier this month, Katie revealed Harvey smashed her front window because it was triggered by a visitor slamming it.
In a candid interview with The Sunday Times, Katie explained that as her house was busy with those working on her latest Channel 4 home show, she alerted viewers that his triggers were loud noises.
Defense: Many other fans came to Katie’s defense and explained a very cute thing they would do for Christmas
“Harvey smashed my windshield yesterday because someone slammed it shut. That’s what triggers it,’ she told the publication. She added: “I have nothing to hide.
Katie explained: “My Mucky Mansion, they’ve been filming here since July, they film wherever they want and I’m happy because I am who I am, welcome to my home, I love to film, I love to share, i just love it.
“The camera crew tells me that I’m one of the few people they’ve ever met who is the same on camera as off.”
Loving mum: Earlier this month, Katie revealed that Harvey smashed her front window because it was triggered by a visitor slamming it