Kate Wright slams troll who criticised posh holiday with Rio Ferdinand’s kids and says ‘money can’t bring back loved ones and heal grief’

KATE Wright has hit back at a cruel troll who criticised her swanky holiday with husband Rio Ferdinand's three children.

The former Towie star won praise from fans as she defended the family trip on Rio's Instagram page.

The 38-year-old football pro posted a photo of the group enjoying a fancy meal at 5.8 Undersea in the Maldives - an all-glass restaurant in the middle of the ocean.

He captioned the snap: "Lunch in the sea. What a place with the family. I was dribbling at this point."

The picture racked up tens of thousands of likes and hundreds of comments - but some trolls couldn't resist leaving snarky remarks.

Kate, 27, hit back at one user who'd posted a negative now-deleted comment on the snap.

She wrote: "Money doesn't make looking after three children that have lost their mum easier.

"Yes we can have nice holidays but money can't bring back loved ones and heal grief.

"Looking after children and caring for them comes from the heart, not from the bank."

Kate was inundated with praise for the way that she had handled the troll, with one writing: "What a moving response. Now that's wisdom."

Another added: "Well said, Kate. Some people will always be jealous and money-orientated.

"I'm sure most people would swap money for loved ones."

A third wrote: "Well said... You have made those kids happy, be proud of what you both have achieved.

"Such a hard time for anyone who has lost their mum or dad."

Others raged: "My god what is some people’s problem!! Leave the girl alone ! She’s stood up to look after someone else’s babies and seems to be doing a brilliant job in a tough situation!"

Another told her: "Your beautiful inside and out Katie not an easy role to take on. money can't bring their mum back but they are so lucky to have someone special like you. Rio is a lucky man too 😚👌👍."

A third wrote: "Well said love! Your doing a great job! Love comes from the heart regardless much money you have."

One other explained: "No amount of money will heal their pain but you are making their lives better and making memories which will heal some of their hurt."

Since arriving at the private resort in the Maldives, Kate has posted several photos to document her holiday with  Rio and his three children.

Kate admitted that she was "feeling blessed" as she shared a video of the family on a boat surrounded by dolphins, and Rio has shared several snaps and videos too.

To mark their Christmas holiday, the sportsman shared a cute photo of Kate and his children posing in Santa hats against a backdrop of blue sky, the crystal clear ocean and pure white sand on Thursday.

He captioned the snap: "Bit delayed on the Christmas post, been offline for a few days! loads of Love from us (the nutters)."

In October, Rio and Kate got engaged after two years of dating - three years after his late wife Rebecca Ellison's death.

Rio asked Kate to be his wife as his three children, Lorenz, nine-year-old Tate, and Tia, seven, watched during a family holiday - with Rio later admitting that the children had been involved in his proposal plan.

The star's late wife passed away following a battle with breast cancer in 2015 - but gave her blessing for her husband to marry again.

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