Love Island star Kady McDermott has hit back at her followers amid criticism over her relaunched homewares collaboration.
Last week, the 28-year-old reality personality and influencer, who starred in series two and eight of the ITV2 show, launched her new collection with Chloe Jade Home in conjunction with her McDermott's Manor Instagram account.
The collection includes a variety of home accessories, including a faux orchid arrangement costing a whopping £164.99 and a candle costing £139.99, which left fans shocked at the reality star's dizzying prices.
After the launch, one disgruntled follower wrote under her announcement post: “Not all of us are rich if I buy this item it will look very strange in my house as it doesn't have tile floors or the latest chandelier.”
Kady quickly responded, writing: “This collection isn't just for 'rich' people at all, there are lots of things in the collection that would look amazing in any home xx,” before another of her followers urged her to “do better.” ” with their choice of price tags.
Love Island star Kady McDermott has hit back at her followers amid criticism over her relaunched homewares collaboration
Last week, the 28-year-old reality personality and influencer, who starred in series two and eight of the ITV2 show, launched her new collection with Chloe Jade Home in conjunction with her McDermott's Manor Instagram account
The collection includes a variety of home accessories, including a faux orchid arrangement costing a whopping £164.99 and a candle costing £139.99, which left fans shocked at the reality star's dizzying prices
Kady looked radiant in snaps from the launch, where she posed alongside her dog Coby at their luxurious Hertfordshire home.
As well as the faux flowers and lush candle, the line also includes scented diffusers for £99.99, a diffuser gift set for £75.00 and a set of two vases for £46.99.
Following the comments about collecting for the “rich,” other followers jumped to her defense, replying, “This is their fault, why???” You buy what you can afford like everyone else instead of complaining about it. ..
'[She’s] She literally doesn't complain or say it's her fault… I would like to know where you saw the newest chandelier and tile floor in her post…
“You're naughty for no reason.” She comes from a very decent background, mostly white. If you have bad taste at home, just say so.'
Another fan urged Kady to “do better” over a candle in the collection, writing: “I saw the big candle on Kady's Insta and immediately wanted it until I saw it was almost £200 !!” It would be gone in a day. Please do better.
The reality star quickly replied, pointing out the cost of Jo Malone's rival candles, writing: “The extra large candle is £140, the large is £85, both have a burn time of over 100 hours, the Jo Malones candle is £300, so definitely.” Get your money's worth, I assure you x'.
The follower admitted her mistake and replied: “My mistake.” £135 in the box. I really want one, but I'm waiting for the review first. By the way, no hate at all, big fan every day.
After the launch, one angry follower wrote under her announcement post: “Not all of us are rich if I buy this item. It will look very strange in my house as it doesn’t have tile floors or the latest chandelier.”
Another fan urged Kady to “do better” over a candle in the collection, writing: “I saw the big candle on Kady's Insta and immediately wanted it until I saw it was almost £200 !!” It would be gone in a day. Please do better.
In addition to her stints on Love Island, Kady has made a name for herself with her interiors thanks to the McDermott's Manor page
In addition to her stints on Love Island, Kady has made a name for herself with her interiors thanks to the McDermott's Manor page.
The star bought the apartment with her ex-partner and TOWIE star Myles Barnett in 2019 before they later split, and the couple spent millions converting a “chalet” into a lavish three-storey property with six bedrooms, a cinema room and Convert to a pool table.
The couple documented the renovation under the name “Our Bungalow Project” before transforming the report into the current version.
In 2022, she announced that she had dumped Myles from the house, saying, “I just dumped my ex out of the house, I'm really happy about that.” I'm finishing the renovation and hope to have one by the end of the year can carry out another project…
“I'm relaunching my fitness app at the end of this month, so we're doing a lot of things with that.” “I'm hoping to travel more this year when Covid calms down.”
The star bought the apartment with her ex-partner and TOWIE star Myles Barnett in 2019 before they later split, and the couple spent millions converting a “chalet” into a lavish three-storey property with six bedrooms, a cinema room and Convert to a pool table
In 2020, Kady published a collection of photos of the original chalet bungalow in Hertfordshire, which was converted into a stunning four-bedroom property
She has been keeping fans updated on the property's entire renovation process