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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Expresses Outrage Over Bullying Targeting Children’s Ginger Hair
Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor, known for her hit song “Murder On The Dancefloor,” has voiced her anger regarding the treatment her children receive from peers. The singer shares five sons with her husband Richard Jones, bassist for the band The Feeling, and revealed that Sonny, 19, Kit, 14, Jesse, seven, and Mickey, four, have been subjected to bullying due to their natural red hair. According to Ellis-Bextor, classmates of her sons have consistently taunted them for their distinctive ginger locks, highlighting how being “different” can lead to negative experiences in school.
Singer Details Children’s Bullying Experiences
The distressed mother, who had her children between the ages of 27 and 42, opened up about the painful experiences on the Salon Confidential podcast. Ellis-Bextor