'She's hardly got her tongue down his throat!' Loose Women stars weigh in after Sam Faiers' boyfriend Paul Knightley is criticised for TV kiss with his mother

Sam Faiers' boyfriend Paul Knightley has faced increasing backlash since the couple's reality show The Baby Diaries aired on Sunday night.

After viewers saw Paul, 27, locking lips with his mother Gaynor during the show, they flooded social media with comments, and now the outspoken Loose Women panel have got involved in the debate.

Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Saira Khan and Janet Street Porter discussed if they would kiss their child on the lips during Tuesday's show, with most of the ladies agreeing it was 'weird'.

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Debate: Sam Faiers' boyfriend Paul Knightley has faced increasing backlash since the couple's  show The Baby Diaries aired on Sunday night, with the Loose Women now getting involved in the discussion

Debate: Sam Faiers' boyfriend Paul Knightley has faced increasing backlash since the couple's show The Baby Diaries aired on Sunday night, with the Loose Women now getting involved in the discussion

Saira, who has a seven-year-old son and a daughter, four, kicked things off by telling her co-panelists: 'Oh no no no I find it weird,' but Ruth disagreed, saying of Paul's kiss with his mother: 'She's hardly got her tongue down his throat.'

'I don't know when the age is right,' continued Saira.

Janet was even more adamant it was unusual behaviour, pointing out though that she's not a fan of intimacy at all, quipping: 'You're asking me, me who no one is allowed to kiss. No point.'

Having their say: Coleen Nolan and her co-stars discussed if they would kiss their child on the lips during Tuesday's show, with most of the ladies agreeing it was 'weird'

Having their say: Coleen Nolan and her co-stars discussed if they would kiss their child on the lips during Tuesday's show, with most of the ladies agreeing it was 'weird'

'I do kiss some gay male friends on the lips but not sons, I don't like surprise kisses anyway,' she added. 

Mother of three Coleen told her co-stars: 'I was very tactile with my kids when they were little, hugging and kissing them on the lips. And even now we'll hug and kiss them. But Shane's 27, Jake's 23 and I cannot now kiss them on the lips.'

She added that she'd think twice about kissing her son Jake on the lips since he's been in a serious relationship with fiancee, Little Mix singer+ Jesy Nelson.

Getting involved: Saira Khan and Janet Street Porter agreed it was unusual behvaiour

Getting involved: Saira Khan and Janet Street Porter agreed it was unusual behvaiour

Unusual: After viewers saw Paul, 27, locking lips with his mother Gaynor during the show, they flooded social media with comments

Unusual: After viewers saw Paul, 27, locking lips with his mother Gaynor during the show, they flooded social media with comments

'Jake knows I don't like it so now he always tries to get me on the lips. He says "but you're my mum." I don't like it! He's got a fiancee and once they've got girlfriends you know... they're doing other kissing.'

Ruth, who has a 12-year-old son Jack with husband Eamon Holmes, bought the conversation back to Sam's partner Paul, explaining: 'I didn't think it was weird when I saw the picture, it depends on how long the kiss lingers for. Sometime's I might get Jack's lips, when I'm kissing him, it's no big deal.'

Coleen jumped in though, telling her: 'It only went on for a second and I didn't like it.'   

Doting mum: Mother of three Coleen told her co-stars: 'I was very tactile with my kids when they were little, hugging and kissing them on the lips'

Doting mum: Mother of three Coleen told her co-stars: 'I was very tactile with my kids when they were little, hugging and kissing them on the lips'

Things change: The star added that she wouldn't kiss her grown-up sons on the lips now 

Things change: The star added that she wouldn't kiss her grown-up sons on the lips now 

Former TOWIE star Sam was trending on Twitter on Sunday during the broadcast of her one-off show The Baby Diaries, with many viewers criticising Paul as 'controlling' and a 'man child'.

After being faced with a barrage of commentary on her relationship, Sam, 25, posted a defiant photo of herself kissing their baby son Paul Jnr on the lips on her Instagram on Monday afternoon.

In an obvious reference to Paul Snr locking lips with his mother Gaynor, Sam wrote: 'I will kiss my baby boy on the lips forever. Thank you for everyone's support and kind comments on our show.

'Media & people will always try find negative.

'I'm happy & so totally in love with my family #myworld #positive x.'

Defiant: Sam Faiers hit out at critics of her boyfriend as she posted a photo of herself with baby son Paul Tony on her Instagram on Monday

Defiant: Sam Faiers hit out at critics of her boyfriend as she posted a photo of herself with baby son Paul Tony on her Instagram on Monday

Despite Sam's show of support for her boyfriend, it seems a majority of her Instagram followers didn't agree with her following her Instagram post.

One follower commented on the image: 'I have to say me and my fiancé was watching the show and was rather shocked about the intimate kiss Paul and his mum shared. Cringe !!!!! He does not seem very supportive towards you. Maybe you didn't get to know him enough before u fell pregnant!'

Another wrote: 'I thought you came across so well, however the sadness in your eyes was so apparent when he let you down and humiliated you by not showing up at your mum's for dinner. You are a wonderful mother, but I think I'm just 1 of thousands that think you deserve a lot better than what the 'man' gives you, mentally, physically and emotionally he's not in it.' 

The reality star also claimed her man 'cured' her of Crohn's disease during a series of defiant Instagram posts shared on Monday.

The Essex native posted a picture on Instagram of Paul, 27, snuggling with Paul Jnr with the caption: 'wow Paul really is getting some stick. I wish people wouldn't look into it so much. It's just a tv show edited & made for good viewing. 

Medical marvel? Sam Faiers, 25, has claimed her man Paul Knightley, 27, 'cured' her of Crohn's disease

Defence: The reality star wrote a lengthy Instagram post praising her man after fans were left unimpressed by his behaviour on one-off TV special The Baby Diaries

Defence: The reality star wrote a lengthy Instagram post praising her man after fans were left unimpressed by his behaviour on one-off TV special The Baby Diaries

 'Yes he fell asleep reading baby books, didn't attend yoga & no he doesn't cook but he is the most caring loving man I know. & the best daddy to baby Paul.

'Also I'd like to add... This is then man who got me better from Crohn's disease. Months of studying and researching to find me alternative natural medication. He's my hero . ☺️ xxx'

According to the NHS, 'Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system.

'Inflammation can affect any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the back passage, but most commonly occurs in the last section of the small intestine (ileum) or the large intestine (colon).'

Sam's bold claim is at odds with the health service's assessment of the condition, for which it says there is currently no cure.

Criticism: Her highly-publicised new reality show, The Baby Diaries was aired on Sunday night, but Sam's boyfriend Paul has been slammed on Twitter following his first TV appearance

Criticism: Her highly-publicised new reality show, The Baby Diaries was aired on Sunday night, but Sam's boyfriend Paul has been slammed on Twitter following his first TV appearance

Instead medical professionals aim to 'stop the inflammatory process, relieve symptoms and avoid surgery wherever possible.'

The ITVBe show marked Paul's first ever TV appearance with his girlfriend of 16 months, Sam, who found fame on TOWIE.

The pair started dating in October 2014 just weeks after Sam ended her on/off relationship with Joey Essex.

The former glamour model was shocked to find she was pregnant just five months into their relationship, with their son Paul Tony born on 29 December.  

In the one-off ITVBe show, Paul was shown refusing to move in with Sam when she was six months pregnant, or cook for himself, asking his girlfriend to make him beans on toast when she was breastfeeding.

Sam was seen telling him, 'I feel like you haven't been around,' in the weeks leading up to the birth. He also took a two hour nap while she was in labour.

Paul Snr also told her that he didn't like her choice of baby outfits, so she returned them, with Sam explaining: 'He's just very particular about what he likes.'

Awkward: The couple have been together for 16 months and welcomed their first child together, Paul, just weeks ago, but the social media site branded Paul Senior as 'controlling' and a 'man child'

Awkward: The couple have been together for 16 months and welcomed their first child together, Paul, just weeks ago, but the social media site branded Paul Senior as 'controlling' and a 'man child'

Her former TOWIE co-star @MariaFowler wrote: 'Watching Sam Faiers baby diaries... So cute! But surprised about her bf though, he seems a bit of a man child?' 

A viewer wrote: 'Anyone else think that Paul and his mum are very controlling and have an odd feel about them ?? #babydiaries #samfaires.' [sic].

Another said: '5 minutes into Sam Faiers baby diaries and I already think her boyfriend is an absolute kn*b.'

While a third said: 'Sam Faiers Baby Diaries her boyfriend is coming across like a bit of a Tool though... #babydiaries.'

It wasn't all negativity though. One viewer wrote: 'Got me all emotional watching @SamanthaFaiers baby diaries. She did amazing. Beautiful family, beautiful babbas.' 

 

Not impressed: Viewers took to Twitter in their droves to discuss their relationship

Nicola McLean wrote: 'Watching @SamanthaFaiers #babydiaries crying ! It's just so cute @ITVBe.

'So Paul @SamanthaFaiers bf is getting a hard time! Editing is a strange tool she looks lovely the perfect mummy.' 

Sam herself took to Twitter to thank her viewers for watching. 

She said: 'omg we was so nervous watching the show tonight... Thank u so much everyone for your support #TheBabyDiaries.'

The reality star added: 'Overwhelmed with all your kind messages and support good night xxxxx.'

MailOnline has contacted a spokesperson for Sam Faiers for comment. 

Praise: It wasn't all negativity though and some tweeted about how lovely the family seem

Praise: It wasn't all negativity though and some tweeted about how lovely the family seem

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