An influx of praise has flooded in for Katie Price after a candid documentary on her parenting aired on Monday.
The mum-of-five has been hailed a “fantastic mum” with many viewers saying they were left “in awe” after watching Harvey and Me on BBC One.
But now, Richard Madeley, who formerly presented Richard & Judy, has called for the 42-year-old former glamour model to receive an honour from the Queen after being “blown away” by the film.
After watching the show, Richard praised the mum for “the sheer unselfish power of maternal love” she has for her children, reports The Mirror.
Having watched the show, Richard – who formerly presented Richard & Judy – has praised Katie for her ‘unselfish’ maternal instinct.
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In the touching documentary, Katie opens up about her motherhood journey while supporting her son Harvey, 18.
Her eldest boy has Prader-Willi Syndrome, is autistic and partially blind, and was born with Septo-optic Dysplasia.
“We just watched the Katie Price BBC2 doco,” Richard wrote on Twitter.
“That woman should be in the next New Year’s Honours list for services to motherhood.
He added: “What a testament to the sheer unselfish power of maternal love. Utterly blown away by her.”
Katie also reached out to Richard and thanked him for his touching message.
“Thanks so much for your support Richard glad you enjoyed the show,” she wrote in the comments.
Other fans also agreed with Richard, and praised the television star for her efforts.
“Completely agree. Harvey is a fantastic human being, so polite and loving. Katie is a fantastic mum… That was so evident,” wrote one.
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A second added: “@KatiePrice well done on the documentary about you and Harvey. Using your public profile to explain how hard it is for many parents including yourself is a positive. Also, no matter what else is happening around you it is clear you are a great Mom and your children adore you.”
In the documentary, which aired on Monday, the cameras shed light on Katie’s day-to-day parenting of eldest child Harvey.
The footage also featured the pair visiting various colleges as the family look to him moving on from school.
The teen is shortly due to head to college, with Katie having applied for a spot at National Star in Cheltenham, that costs up to £350,000 a year.
Harvey is also now living in a small three-bedroom property opposite Katie’s house, where he is receiving assistance from a carer.
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