Georgia Toffolo was forced to leap to her own defence on Monday, as she faced a barrage of criticism after being shown holidaying in Verbier on ITV’s This Morning.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 26, was shown hitting the slopes of the glitzy Swiss resort, prompting several viewers to question whether it was shot during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has sparked lockdowns and travel restrictions.
However, Toff – who has been riding out the third lockdown at home in London – took to Twitter within minutes of the luxury travel segment airing to assure that there was no rule-bending involved, as it was shot back in 2018.
Criticised: Georgia Toffolo was forced to leap to her own defence on Monday, as she faced a barrage of criticism after being shown holidaying in Verbier on ITV’s This Morning
One viewer tweeted: ‘@ToffTalks on #thismorning: look at me hitting the slopes on Verbier, enjoying a delicious fondu and chatting with people without masks while you peasants are at home dealing with a pandemic.’
Responding directly, the TV personality wrote: ‘It was filmed in 2018,’ ending her tweet with a laughing emoji.
Still, the show faced criticism for the timing of airing the clip, given that millions have been financially impacted by the fallout of the pandemic.
‘Yeah like we really need to see Toff showing us one of the most exclusive skiing resorts for possible future holidays,’ wrote one viewer.
Hitting the slopes: Toff, 26, was shown hitting the slopes of the glitzy Swiss resort, prompting several viewers to question whether it was shot during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Old clip: However, Toff took to Twitter within minutes of the luxury travel segment airing to assure that there was no rule-bending involved, as it was shot back in 2018
‘With thousands of us fearing for our job thousands on reduced incomes and kids living on food parcels you plugging Verbier with Toff….. get real,’ stated another.
Said a third: ‘Not thinking of the situation or the fact that most people watching can barely keep the roof over their heads or feed the family #thismorning lets film Toff skiing and remind people what they won’t be doing any time soon… #Thoughtless.’
Days before the three-year-old clip was aired, Georgia appeared to be in a reminiscent mood, when she shared a snap of herself enjoying a sun-soaked holiday.
The media personality displayed her lithe physique in polka dot bikini bottoms and a contrasting blue top with the word ‘Honey’ emblazoned across the front.
Timing questioned: Still, the show faced criticism for the timing of airing the clip, given that millions have been financially impacted by the fallout of the pandemic
‘Out of touch’: Viewers asserted that the clip felt ‘out of touch’ considering the fact that many wouldn’t be able to plan or afford trips abroad in the near future
Georgia captioned the photo, which was shared on her Instagram account: ‘Mentally I’m here honey ☀️ what’s your favourite beach destination?’
The reality star has been spending time at home after the UK was plunged into a third lockdown at the start of January, to prevent a rise in coronavirus cases.
However, Georgia has been keeping herself busy as it was recently revealed that she left her management company to set up her own agency.
Documents on Companies House reveal that Georgia launched her new venture under the name The Visionary Talent Agency.
Sources confirmed that the TV personality has already signed 15 people to her agency and left her former management under ‘amicable’ circumstances.
Throwback: Days before the three-year-old clip was aired, Georgia appeared to be in a reminiscent mood, when she shared a snap of herself enjoying a sun-soaked holiday
MailOnline contacted Georgia’s representative’s who confirmed she had left YMU and said she is grateful for all they have done and is looking forward to the future.
The blonde beauty also spoke with Daily Mail and confirmed a report that she makes around £5,600 per sponsored post as she said: ‘It’s in that ball point.’
The social media site is now her main source of income since she left the reality show Made In Chelsea and went on to win reality show I’m A Celebrity in 2017, where she struck up an unlikely but enduring friendship with jungle campmate Stanley Johnson.
‘I don’t want to be the girlie who just does the rounds and flits to different reality shows. It doesn’t appeal to me’, the TV star added.
The socialite recently signed a four-book deal with romantic fiction specialists Mills & Boon, and has recently published Meet Me In London.
New business venture: It comes after the former Made In Chelsea star, 26, recently revealed that she left her management to set up her own talent agency
Her new book is the first of a quartet of novels featuring the adventures of four gal pals who once endured a Terrible Accident together, but are now getting on with their lives and falling in love with sundry billionaires.
Toff’s discussion comes amid claims her ex love interest, Jack Maynard, is dating Pippa Middleton’s relative Lily Mackie.
The YouTuber, 26, is said to be ‘completely smitten’ with the millionaire heiress, 21, who is related to Pippa, 37, through her husband James Matthews, 45 – Lily’s half brother.
Jack is believed to have met his new girlfriend – who is also the niece of former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, 32 – through current cast member of the E4 series, Miles Nazaire, 25.
Georgia and Jack were first linked after appearing in the I’m A Celebrity jungle together in 2017.
Influencer goals: The blonde beauty spoke with Daily Mail and confirmed a report that she makes around £5,600 per sponsored post as she said, ‘It’s in that ball point’