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FANS accused EastEnder Jacqueline Jossa of joking at the British Soap Awards about a self-harm plot.

She appeared to tell co-star Lacey Turner, 30: “They all self-harm on that show” as Hollyoaks’ Lauren McQueen, 21, won Best Storyline for tackling the subject.

 Fans have accused EastEnders' star Jacqueline Jossa of making a joke about self-harm after seeing this clip from the British Soap Awards
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Fans have accused EastEnders' star Jacqueline Jossa of making a joke about self-harm after seeing this clip from the British Soap Awards
 The pregnant actress, 25, took to Instagram and said the incident was 'taken out of context'
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The pregnant actress, 25, took to Instagram and said the incident was 'taken out of context'Credit: PA

Viewers of ITV’s awards show tweeted it was “disgusting”.

Pregnant Jacqueline, 25, who plays Lauren Branning, said it was taken out of context.

She wrote on Instagram: “I know that self-harm isn’t a joke and love any soap that tackles hard stories.”

Channel 4 star Lauren plays Lily Drinkwell, who made a self-harm pact with pals.

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