Kelsey Parker reveals she's been targeted by trolls who 'think I should be sat at home dressed in black all day' after announcing pregnancy with new partner - three years after death of husband Tom
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Kelsey Parker says she has been bombarded with online abuse since confirming her pregnancy with new boyfriend Will Lindsay.
Parker has embarked on a new romance as she begins a fresh chapter following the death of pop star husband Tom Parker to brain cancer in 2022.
Already a parent to children Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with The Wanted star, Parker, 34, surprised followers in January by revealing she is now pregnant with a third child - her first with Lindsay, 27.
But the announcement has divided followers, and she admits to being targeted by online trolls since breaking the news.
She told The Sun: 'It’s crazy. I knew I would be judged. But people who haven’t lost their partner, I don’t know how you can pass comment on me? I have been in such a dark place from losing Tom.
'I was so lonely and so unhappy. I feel like there are people who want me to always feel like that. I feel like I do deserve to try and find a bit of happiness.
Kelsey Parker says she has been bombarded with online abuse since confirming her pregnancy with new boyfriend Will Lindsay
Parker has embarked on a new romance as she begins a fresh chapter following the death of pop star husband Tom Parker (pictured) due to brain cancer in 2022
'I think people think I should be sitting at home and dressed in black all day. I have two children (and another one on the way) that I have to get out of bed for. People are shocked I go to Tesco but I need to feed my kids.'
Parker was devastated after husband Tom lost his battle with brain cancer aged just 33, four years after they exchanged vows.
But she admits she must look forward and establish a future for herself and their children after coming to terms with the fact that he is gone.
She said: 'While it’s been difficult for me, it’s horrible for Will, too. This is his first child and he’s preparing to be a dad. I’ve already had this experience. I feel like people are taking the excitement away from Will.
'Although the best thing about Will is that he reads nothing. He has no clue. He goes, "Kelsey, I don't know why you're looking at those comments."
Speaking about her baby news in a recent interview with The Mirror, Parker said Aurelia has already had ideas about a name for her unborn brother or sister.
She said: 'I feel like Aurelia's been in this world before. And when I was eight weeks pregnant, she came up and started talking to a baby in my tummy.
'Will and I just looked at each other in total disbelief! She has also said she'd like the baby to be called Parker if it's a boy!'
Parker surprised followers in January by revealing that she is now pregnant with her third child - her first with Lindsay
She also admitted her pregnancy announcement means she's 'put herself out there', but insisted that she wanted people to be as 'happy' as she was.
Parker also said she believes that the pregnancy would have got Tom's 'blessing', adding that he 'wouldn't want' her to be living in 'sadness'.
She started dating tree surgeon Lindsay last year, and told how her partner lives with her at the home she shared with Tom and the kids, remarking how he 'gradually moved in' when the time 'felt right'.
The couple stated that they didn't have a preference about the baby's sex and were currently 'undecided' about whether they wanted to know - as the answer is waiting for them in an email.
Parker was devastated after husband Tom lost his battle with brain cancer aged just 33, four years after they exchanged vows
