Natalie Cassidy reignites feud with Paloma Faith after bullying revelation
Actress Natalie Cassidy has again opened up about her school days, sharing how she faced bullying from peers. Months earlier, she had publicly identified singer Paloma Faith as one of her tormentors during their time at a London secondary school.
Reflections on childhood and success
The EastEnders star, now 43, reflected on her experiences while speaking on Katherine Ryan’s podcast “What’s My Age Again.” She suggested that jealousy over her early rise to fame may have sparked the unkind treatment she received at school, as she had joined the cast of EastEnders at just ten years old.
“There wasn’t anywhere else I wanted to be. Maybe because when I wasn’t there, school was difficult, people were jealous,” she said. “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.”
Background on the alleged feud
Earlier this year, Cassidy mentioned Faith directly on her own podcast, calling her out by name. Both women attended Islington Green School, now known as the City of London Academy Islington. Cassidy grew up in Islington, while Faith came from nearby Stoke Newington. Although she avoided naming Paloma this time, her remarks renewed public discussion about their past.
Author’s Summary
Natalie Cassidy revisited her claim of school bullying, implying peers envied her early fame and reigniting attention on her past with Paloma Faith.