Victoria Beckham faces backlash after recent hurtful comments

It looks like Victoria Beckham might have a little explaining to do after recent comments she made regarding her native, Essex.

Speaking out about the county she grew up in, the former Spice Girl reportedly said: "I'd like to forget the Essex bit. It's not a very nice place."

Clearing not taking the feelings of the TOWIE cast members into account before making the remarks, Victoria left herself open to criticism from the stars of the Bafta Award-winning show.

Baffled by the fashion designer's dislike for her hometown, the every-confused Joey Essex told The Sun: "I can't believe Posh Spice has slagged us off – she is one of us, she should be proud to be from Essex."

Fellow cast member, Lauren Pope, was equally as perplexed by the star's comments and admittted she found the remarks quite hurtful, saying: "Posh was a hero of mine growing up, so I was disappointed too when I heard her say she didn't like Essex."

Despite not being an Essex native, Lauren was keen to sing its praises, saying: "I grew up in Devon but fell in love with Essex when I moved to Chigwell eight years ago – Essex people are nice and welcoming."

Flabbergasted as to why Victoria might turn her back on her fellow Essex guys and gals, Joey insisted: "After all, she is the one who invented the Essex pout and now everyone here is doing it, I haven't got a clue what Posh Spice is going on about when she says our home is not very nice."

Aw, you can't help but feel a little sorry for them- don't worry guys, you love Essex and that's all that matters, right?