Megan McKenna has hit out at a troll for criticising her mothering skills.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the former TOWIE star, 32, blasted Masterchef series 13 star Bernice Marie for ‘calling her a bad mum’ due to the fact her son Landon, 11 months, is yet to crawl – in a now deleted comment.
Bernice’s original comment read: ‘Such a good mum he can’t even crawl and is nearly 1… its shocking [sic]’, alongside a laughing emoji and a shocked emoji.
Megan prefaced her Instagram story with insistence that while she does not normally rise to trolls, her upset over comments made by Bernice, who left the 2017 series in the first week, drove her to share the observation.
The star, who shares Landon with her footballer huband Oliver Burke, insisted that while she ‘should not have to explain herself’, Landon was ‘on the verge, moving and on his knees’, in response to Bernice’s comments.
Megan McKenna has hit out at a troll for criticising her mothering skills
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the former TOWIE star, 32, blasted Masterchef series 13 star Bernice Marie for ‘calling her a bad mum’ due to the fact her son Landon, 11 months, is yet to crawl – in a now deleted comment (Bernice Marie is pictured during her stint on Masterchef in 2017)
![Bernice's original comment read: 'Such a good mum he can't even crawl and is nearly 1... its shocking [sic]', alongside a laughing emoji and a shocked emoji](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/09/08/12/101939759-15076659-image-a-26_1757332037194.jpg "Megan McKenna Calls Out 'Mum-Shaming' After MasterChef Contestant's Criticism 3")
Bernice’s original comment read: ‘Such a good mum he can’t even crawl and is nearly 1… its shocking [sic]’, alongside a laughing emoji and a shocked emoji
In her video, Megan said to the camera: ‘Do you know what I never come on to just like out people but someething these people need to be educated…
‘So there is a lady that has just written something on my page about Landon saying that I’m clearly not a good mum because he doesn’t crawl yet and he’s nearly one…
‘Firstly, crawling can be from seven months to 13 months, some babies don’t even crawl, they just go straight to walking. Landon is literally on the verge…
‘He is literally like on his knees and moving, he just hasn’t been able to do the actual moving with the knees. I don’t need to explain myself but he’s obviously 11 months…
‘I just find it bizarre that another mum who is proudly stating she’s cabin crew, has kids, has been on TV, and I’m actually going to put her Instagram on my next post..
‘I just think this mum-shaming needs to stop because it’s absolutely ridiculous.’
Fans soon rushed to defend the star against Bernice’s later-deleted comment, with users writing: ‘Megan my daughter is 2 this next week and she has never crawled and still doesn’t walk! She bum shuffles everywhere!…
‘Do not let people tell you about your parenting! I felt the same and took my daughter Billie to the doctors after comments to be told she is absolutely fine ! The emails and time you spend with landon means more than anything! Keep doing you! Xxxx…
Megan shares Landon with her husband Oliver Burke, who she married earlier this year
Fans were quick to lavish praise on the star in response to her critics
She was lauuded by supportive followers for her mothering skills
‘He’s too cute your a phenomenal mother… He will crawl, walk & talk when he is ready. You are a gorgeous mum to him. Plus He is so busy eating an making us all broody that hasn’t got time to crawl anyway…
‘Can’t believe anyone who has followed you since you had Landon would call you a bad mum, your devotion to that little boy and love shines through! Don’t listen is silly people on the internet.’
Elsewhere Megan’s fans also responded directly to Bernice, penning: ‘how dare you.. Landon is perfectly fine in his milestones..
‘Kids reach things a different stages and we absolutely should not be putting pressure on babies to hit these milestones by a certain age.. I’d hate to think how you’ve parented your kids going by that comment you’ve made!!…
‘Megan my darling you are a brilliant mother to Landon and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.. my daughter didn’t speak until 26 months and now at nearly 3 she’s more advanced in her speech than her peers…
‘Landon is one of the happiest babies I’ve seen and you and Oliver are fantastic parents x… babies aren’t text books. My youngest never crawled & started walking at 16 months. Now a very healthy & sporty 13 year old…
Followers were quick to hit back at the Masterchef contestant
NHS advice reads: ‘Your baby will probably start crawling (although not all babies crawl – some shuffle around on their bottoms) at around 7 to 10 months’
‘My eldest never crawled but walked at 9 month. DONT MUM SHAME! How would you feel with comments like that. Do better as a women’.
NHS advice reads: ‘Your baby will probably start crawling (although not all babies crawl – some shuffle around on their bottoms) at around 7 to 10 months…
‘These are exciting times for you and your baby – plus it gives them a bit of independence and a chance to explore their surroundings…
‘Can you create a space in your house where your baby can explore safely? If you’re worried that your baby isn’t showing any signs of moving by 12 months, ask your health visitor for advice.’
