‘Actually sad’: Shelby Tribble claps back at trolls who called her son Abel ugly

Shelby Tribble has clapped back at trolls who called her baby son Abel ugly.    

The TOWIE star, 28, who welcomed her first child in November, took to Instagram on Saturday to call out ‘vile and negative’ people who have sent her messages.

Fuming in a lengthy post, the doting new mum said: ‘Actually sad that people go out of their way to be mean and even worse to abuse innocent babies and children.’ 

Protective mum: Shelby Tribble clapped back at trolls who were calling her infant son Abel ugly on Instagram on Saturday

Alongside an adorable picture of Abel smiling in a neon green and grey Nike onesie, the reality star wrote: ‘My beautiful boy laughing off the haters…

‘I really love all my supporters, you really make me smile/happy and I just wanted to say thank you sooo much for always having my back and reaching out to write such kind things it’s so overwhelming all that love!!

‘I wish I had the time to go through individually and reply to you but so many have messaged which I really appreciate and this is a massive thank you to you all, your kindness doesn’t go unnoticed.

‘I know you all out weigh the vile, negative people in this world and I do always ignore and block, but the message shouldn’t be sent in the first place for me to see and read and it really angers me that these trolls think they can go around tearing people down for no reason?’ 

‘Actually sad that people go out their way to be mean’: Abel looked adorable as he laughed in a neon green and grey Nike onesie in Shelby’s post

She continued: ‘You wouldn’t come up to my face in the street and say it, so how is it fair to say it behind a screen?

‘Actually sad that people go out their way to be mean and even worse to abuse innocent babies and children. 

‘Social platforms seriously need to do more in tackling online abuse. Thank god I have great family, friends and supporters to help focus on the positives! You’re all truly special.’ 

Shelby also shamed one troll by sharing a screenshot of their hurtful message, which attacked Abel’s appearance, to her Instagram story. 

Baby bullies: Shelby shamed one troll by sharing a screenshot of their hurtful message to her Instagram story

Hitting back: Shelby thanked her fans for their support and helping her to stay focussed on the positives in the lengthy caption

The reality star told her troll: ‘The only ugly person around here is you for thinking you can message me saying such VILE things? So unnecessary. 

‘My baby is the most BEAUTIFUL boy in the world and so is my boyfriend and ALL of my family!!!!

‘So take yourself off social platforms if you think this is how you message people. FYI we’ll all continue making gorgeous babies,’ she concluded. 

The former TOWIE star welcomed baby Abel with her fiancé Sam Mucklow, 28, back in November. 

So cute: The TOWIE star welcomed baby Abel with her fiancé Sam Mucklow, 28, back in November

And Sam recently revealed that he and Shelby have a closer relationship now that they’re parents. 

The former TOWIE regular told MailOnline: ‘Abel’s brought us closer together more than anything. We thought it would be stressful being on top of each other.

‘Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had our moments, ups and downs but we’ve been through three lockdowns now, we’ve moved house and had a baby all in the space of 10 months. But we’re still here!’

‘It’s been really good, he keeps us on our toes most of the time so you don’t really have loads of time to yourself – it all revolves around the baby.’ 

‘Abel’s brought us closer together’: Sam Mucklow admitted he has a stronger relationship with Shelby now they have a son