Since the news of eight-year-old Matilda’s accident broke, the Strictly Come Dancing presenter has received a tirade of horrific messages on social media site Twitter.
Operating under handles such as ‘MatildaWinkleman’ and ‘HotWinkle’, the cruel users have been referencing little Matilda’s accident in a string of abusive tweets.
One such message read: “What’s your daughter’s favourite dance? I’m guessing the #HotStep”.
Meanwhile, another tweet sent to the presenter read: “I fancy a bacon sarnie, extra crispy.”
A source close to Claudia and husband Kris Thykier told The Sun: “This is the last thing they need at this difficult time and they will be devastated and stunned that anyone would sink so low and mock a badly injured child.”
Matilda was reportedly trick-or-treating on Halloween night when her costume caught fire. She was then rushed to hospital, where she was treated for her burns.
