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Bleakley is 'upset by backlash'

Bleakley - Joining GMTV
Bleakley - Joining GMTV

Christine Bleakley has reportedly been left upset by criticism following her move to ITV.

The former 'One Show' presenter will co-host 'GMTV' alongside Adrian Chiles when it relaunches as 'Daybreak' in September.

The Daily Star reports that Bleakley has been hurt by the backlash caused by the move from the BBC and has been asking friends: "Why does no-one like me?"

"Christine has worked really hard to get where she is and the fact people are calling her a money-grabbing opportunist is really upsetting her," a source said.

The 31-year-old star reportedly broke down after reading headlines about herself, telling friends: "Everywhere I look people are criticising me. I don’t know how much more I can take. I feel like I have nothing of myself left."

A friend told Reveal that Bleakley is being looked after by her boyfriend, Chelsea star Frank Lampard.

"She was in a bad way but Frank has been doing his best to console her while trying to explain that it’s all part of the territory," the source said.

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