Former Married At First Sight star Tracey Jewel revealed that she’s been on the receiving end of death threats.
In an Instagram Story post on Friday, the 37-year-old said the bullying is ‘unacceptable’ and urged her followers to ‘stop the hate’.
Tracey was accused by some for ‘being out of touch’ after she told fans in an Instagram post on Thursday to ‘feel privileged’ amid the coronavirus pandemic.
‘It’s unacceptable, let’s stop with the hate!’ MAFS star Tracey Jewel (pictured), 37, revealed in an Instagram Story post on Friday that she’s been on the receiving end of DEATH THREATS
‘In relation to the post I did yesterday coming from a place of gratitude during these real uncertain times, I don’t appreciate the hundreds of messages of death threats and bullying. It’s unacceptable,’ Tracey began, while in a park on Friday.
‘I know people are scared. I know people are worried. I’m worried too. But that’s no need to harass and bully me and send me death threats. It’s unacceptable.’
Tracey added that she’s ‘just trying to choose to come from a place of gratitude of what I do have, rather than what I don’t’.
‘And of course I’m sending love and prayers and thoughts to those that are in more difficult times than I find myself,’ she continued.
‘We’re all in this together, so let’s stop with the hate and let’s start sending some love and good vibes, shall we?’
Tracey’s comments were in relation to a post she shared to Instagram on Thursday, where she encouraged her fans to show ‘gratitude’ amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Addressing the hate: ‘In relation to the post I did yesterday coming from a place of gratitude during these real uncertain times, I don’t appreciate the hundreds of messages of death threats and bullying. It’s unacceptable,’ Tracey began
Where it all began: Tracey’s comments were in relation to a post she shared to Instagram on Thursday, where she encouraged her fans to show ‘gratitude’ amid the coronavirus pandemic
The one-time reality star shared a screen grab of text, that read: ‘Okay but honestly, how privileged we are that during a global pandemic we can just stay warm at home reading, working, still being educated, creating, with little worries and a fridge stocked with food? Do remind yourself to be grateful today.’
Tracey added in the post’s caption: ‘Gratitude is such a powerful force… gratitude for the abundance we do have and sending love and prayers to those that don’t. A lot will change and can change on the other side.’
The mother-of-one included the hashtags ‘we got this’, ‘gratitude’ and ‘prayers’.
While some comments thanked Tracey for her ‘beautiful post’ and sending ‘positivity through these tough times’, others accused her of being tone deaf.
One disgruntled follower wrote: ‘I kindly suggest taking this post down. It’s offensive to those without jobs.’
Another said: ‘Tracey is clearly in her bubble and that’s okay too.’
Other comments included: ‘Very, very poorly worded’ as well as ‘Grow up, some of us are battling just to keep our heads above water.’
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness accompanied by fever, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath and fatigue. It can produce pneumonia.
The spread of the disease, which began in Wuhan, China, has seen over 590,000 cases worldwide and more than 27,000 fatalities.
As of March 28, the total number of people diagnosed with the virus in Australia is 3,291 including 14 deaths.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians to not leave the house unless absolutely necessary.
Unfortunately for some, this has meant job cuts and loss of income.
If you are struggling with mental health issues, or are on the receiving end of abuse, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
Statistics: Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness accompanied by fever, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath and fatigue. As of March 28, the total number of people diagnosed with the virus in Australia is 3,291 including 14 deaths