Kerry Katona jokes about ‘calling social services’ to babysit her kids as she defends schools closing because of snowy weather

KERRY Katona joked that she "calls social services" if she needed childcare on snow days.

The mum-of-four made light of parents in need of childcare as schools close across the country because of snowy weather.

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Kerry Katona made the joke while on Good Morning Britain today

Kerry told Good Morning Britain: "I have had to take my youngest to work and I'm lucky enough to be able to do that.

"I completely understand childcare is very difficult, especially when you work 9-5.

"Do what I do, just ring social services.

"I'm very privileged, blessed and really grateful I don't have a 9 to 5 job.

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The mum-of-four was debating whether schools should shut for snow

"I embrace the snow and think kids should get out there."

While the 38-year-old stunned some viewers with her controversial comment, others agreed that children should be allowed to enjoy a day off school.

One said: "@GMB Kerry Katona? Honestly? How desperate are you ? Social Services are her option for child care apparently."

Another added: "Guarantee Kerry Katona hasn't got a 9-5 job so she can sit there being all funny and not give a hoot about childcare and snowdays.

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Kerry burst out laughing after saying she'd call social services if she needed childcare

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"Shouldn't have a privileged celebrity giving there opinion on something that affects the normal working family #GMB."

Someone else said: "Kerry Katona is always on another planet! But get real people! Kids can't throw snowballs in school? WTF! #GMB."

The former Atomic Kitten star was involved in a debate on GMB about whether schools should be doing more to stay open during bad weather.