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Vick Hope has hit back at criticism online that she's showing off her wealth by posting a snap of herself on a private beach.
The Radio 1 DJ shared the photo on the weekend, which showed her relaxing on the beach in her bikini bottoms covering her breasts with a book as she sipped on green juice.
She captioned the snap: "Merry Christmas, happy new year."
One user wrote: "It’s nearly February, it’s freezing and no one has any money but thanks."
However, Hope wanted to set the record straight and shot back: "Ok next time will post a pic of my grim commute home tonight from work in the storm to brighten up the timeline."
Another follower, who clearly missed her reply, said: "We know u and Calvin have worked hard, but it's almost February, the weather is c**p and we'd all love to get away for a bit of sunshine.
"So thanks for flaunting your glamorous life when 95% of the country are struggling to pay some bills right now."
Hope, who recently revealed she went into therapy due to 'stress' from being on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018,responded: "I’m not on holiday, I was at work today, have been all week, well aware that it’s bloody cold I’m freezing my tits off right now. It’s a throwback picture from a past holiday, not that deep."
However, some followers came to her defence, with one commenting: "I can’t afford a holiday, but I’m not going to demand others who can stop sharing their photos; that’s just odd and entitled."
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Another wrote: "For gods sake she is trying to brighten the winter days up . Dont take it so serious. [sic]"
Whilst a third added: "I never normally comment on social media but please ignore people like this!! With everything that is going on in the world it is so nice to see a happy social media post.
"And let’s be honest there is nothing that is happier and more positive than a photo of someone on their honeymoon. You look glowing!!"
The picture was the former Strictly star's honeymoon with with DJ Calvin Harris earlier this month in Mexico.
The pair reportedly married in a lavish ceremony in September at Hulne Priory, near Alnwick, Northumberland.