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Sam Faiers Draws Online Backlash Over ITVX Clip of Toddler Misbehaving

A viral restaurant clip from her ITVX series has renewed debate over parenting styles on TikTok.

Overview

  • In the latest episode of Sam & Billie: Sister Act, footage shows Faiers' young son throwing food, leaving the table and rummaging in her bag during a meal out.
  • Faiers is heard describing him as a "ticking time bomb" and telling viewers there is "no such thing as a peaceful lunch" with a toddler.
  • After the excerpt was posted to TikTok, commenters accused her of poor discipline, citing "no control," "lack of boundaries" and claims that "gentle parenting doesn't work."
  • Many users countered that the behavior is common for toddlers and argued parents are judged whatever approach they take in public.
  • The episode has reignited scrutiny of Faiers' parenting choices, and there has been no separate response from her beyond what aired on the show.