Pregnant singer admits 'I deserve criticism over smoking'

Photographs of Stacey Solomon puffing on a cigarette were published at the weekend Credit: ITV

Stacey Solomon says she deserves to be criticised after being pictured smoking while heavily pregnant.

She admits she is struggling to kick the habit and has been axed as celebrity mum of the year.

The 'X Factor' and 'I'm A Celebrity...' star is seven months pregnant but continued to light up despite the known health risks for unborn babies.

Solomon called ITV1's Loose Women and said: "I accept that kind of criticism. It's not nice to hear but it's true and maybe it will give me the power to stop it."