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Jamelia tells Roxanne Pallett her Ryan Thomas punch claim was ‘an act of violence’ during a discussion on today’s Jeremy Vine Show
Roxanne, 35, admitted she was wrong to accuse the actor of punching her during a play fight this morning
JAMELIA told Roxanne Pallett her accusations against Ryan Thomas were an "act of violence" during a discussion on today's Jeremy Vine Show.
The actress, 35, accused the former Emmerdale star of punching her on Celebrity Big Brother, but the singer claims Roxanne was the perpetrator with her harmful words.
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Roxanne Pallett apologises to Ryan Thomas and his family after Celebrity Big Brother altercation
Roxanne and Jamelia appeared on the Jeremy Vine Show this morning where the actress finally admitted she was wrong to accuse Ryan of violence during a play fight.
Discussing the the claims as a group, the singer said Roxanne was the one to do the real damage, having left Ryan in turmoil.
The singer said: "I have to say, it was triggering for me.
"I’ve been a victim of domestic violence and this might sound like a horrible thing to say, but in this instance, you were the perpetrator.
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"I know your history, so it’s difficult to see you in that role but you have to understand how that behaviour was triggering.
"The behaviour to Ryan and to discredit him, as much I understand your perspective and sensitivities – I react badly if someone shouts – but I saw what you did to him as an act of violence."
The 'punch row' so far
- Roxanne Pallett sensationally apologises after claiming Ryan Thomas punched her and calling him a 'woman beater' on Celebrity Big Brother
- She's comforted by fiance Lee Walton after making the apology on Jeremy Vine's new show
- The actress is slammed by TWENTY of her ex-Emmerdale co-stars who back Ryan over the play fight row
- Lorraine Kelly urges Roxanne to seek help and 'get her head straight'
- Lucy Mecklenburgh demands CBB bosses revoke boyfriend Ryan’s warning over the 'punch'
- Roxanne is blasted by former managers who say they "recognise the person everyone is now seeing very well"
- Ryan's brother Adam blasts Roxanne's "pathetic" apology interview
- His other brother Scott calls on viewers to vote for him to win CBB
- Ofcom is flooded with more than 11,000 complaints, as fans vent their anger on social media
- Roxanne quits the show in the early hours of Saturday morning and will not be getting her fee
She went on to express her hope that Roxanne understands the seriousness of her behaviour and seeks professional help.
She added: "I would like to you will get help to deal with these emotions, it was so heartbreaking to see the impact you had on Ryan."
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Roxanne Pallett reveals on Jeremy Vine she has been a past victim following furious backlash at reaction to Ryan Thomas' 'punch' on CBB
The Superstar hitmaker, who has daughters Teja, 17, Tiani, 12, True, eight months, also admitted she had her kids watch the episode and its fallout, in order to learn what was wrong with Roxanne's actions.
She said: "I made my daughters watch the episode because as awful as the situation was, it was an example of what not to do.
"Good can come of this situation, I admire and respect your honesty and it's important you have apologised. Just try to get help."
Roxanne publicly apologised to Ryan and his family on the show after claiming he "punched her in the ribs five or six times" during a play fight.
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The actress, who has suffered an abusive relationship herself, explained her past has made her more "sensitive", which was only "heightened" in the house environment.
She said: "Those people who rightly accused me of being dramatic and overreacting and discrediting Ryan, I agree 100 per cent.
"My mind ran away with me. I am a sensitive person. My friends and family can vouch for that.
"In the house everything becomes so heightened, a look, a comment, an action. Your insecurities are heightened."
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She then added of Ryan: "I massively apologise to Ryan, his family, friends, his fans - every single person who saw an overreaction to what wasn't a malicious act."
The incident caused public outcry on the series, with Ryan's former co-stars and thousands of viewers rushing to his defence on Twitter.
Roxanne later walked from the house, after hearing the crowds chanting "Get Roxy out" during Friday's live eviction.
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