Deirdre 'White Dee' Kelly (Benefits Street Star) On This Morning [02.07.2024]

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[@tracymcdonald118]

Who what a lovely down to earth lady , caring for her community, she deserves recognition.

[@theconstantgardener1119]

She had not a lot and was offered a opportunity. And from that she used it to help others and that is just beautiful. What a lovely lady.

[@MrJd74100]

❤totally agree

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

She has a likable personality. I loved that show

[@janettinkler2204]

It’s true what she says, I’ve lived amongst people like this & I’ve lived in private estates & let me tell you them people with nowt would give you their last to help you, proper community good people that hasn’t been as fortunate as others !

[@Jh19999]

Spot on. I grew up on a council estate and it was the part of my life. Everyone left their doors open, kids would run I'm and out, everyone was close, we all had nothing but gave everything to eachother

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

so many of those private estate people are all for show - not as much as a tin of beans in the cupboard but so long as they have the latest and greatest car etc

[@stuartcleaver3036]

9​@@s1dew1nd3r4

[@janemichallat]

She hasn’t aged, A Dee licous helping of “ Salt Of The Earth “ God love her . I hope her children are well and happy.

[@kerrypeters4724]

Botox for u

[@bluemoonstormchasing3112]

Her voice sounds like the disguise voice they use on crimewatch

[@RobertBoyle11]

😂😂😂

[@sophiebaby4102]

😂😂😂😂

[@Swizzieland]

And Human Leagues Phil Oakey 😊

[@thomas-k8m]

Stop it that's so accurate 😂😂

[@ange1cakes]

😂😂😂love it!😂😂😂

[@user-fc9kp1lz4f]

Dee was very intelligent I hope she does well she would make great councellor

[@wecandothiswarriors]

Was ? She’s still alive !

[@johnfone758]

Yes, be good how to claim sick, then get a job in media😂😂😂😂

[@user-fc9kp1lz4f]

Is a great girl

[@optimisticrealismx5829]

Well why isn't she, she articulates her self carefully, but she could have had a show, she was fighting to be an MP...and nothing came of it.

[@joannemorrall3332]

I was born and bred 2 streets over from James Turner street and went to Foundry Road school in the next street. I walked down that street every single day for years in the early 1970's. Best days of my life and i'm forever a true Brummie at heart. Over the road was Winson Green prison and All Saints mental asylum. Lets just say we lived a very colourful life in those surroundings. Sounds like hell to some but i wouldn't change it for the world.

[@mcpainters]

Hope you got a job

[@joannemorrall3332]

@@mcpainters Yeah i do actually. I have 2 jobs. My family and i have always worked. Do you have a job?????

[@vanessaburridge2779]

@@joannemorrall3332 Ignore Aholes on here . True brum my self l live in Coventry now . But yeah ignore the top comment back to you the haven’t a clue who you are also how do you know they have a job . F..k em It’s just KZbin comments 😂

[@joannemorrall3332]

@@vanessaburridge2779 Bless you thats much appreciated. I'm in Tamworth now but forever a Brummie at heart. I loved growing up in Handsworth or "The Green" as its known. I was only a kid but honestly i loved my little life there. Bless you again lovely.

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

​@mcpainters mind yer fkn own..

[@joelarama]

Oh Dee…love her. Such a good soul with huge kindness and empathy. ☺️

[@carolinereilly1357]

Love this women she came across so well on the show ❤❤❤

[@Mrs.Polizzi-Maloney]

I personally can't speak on this lady (as I know little about her), but statistically only 1% of people abuse the system, most have just fallen on bad times and/or an unfortunate set of circumstances has led to them not having the confidence to go to work (Covid played a huge role in this). My Brother at one point was the bread winner of his family, he took pride in it, he was a former soldier who thought in Iraq (soldiers aren't political, they go where they are told, but this didn't stop people hating on him), he got divorced, lost his daughter (my niece) to Cancer, he developed an addiction to gambling then alcohol, he became medically disqualified from operating any kind of machinery, so he went on benefits (this would have only lasted 5 years, as he was in therapy), then shows like Benefits Street come out, and he couldn't even go to the Pub without someone saying "my Taxes paid for that Beer", he sadly took his own life, he was the perfect example of "don't judge me until you have walked in my shoes".

[@user-io2et5bv2s]

Where did you get the 1% statistic? Link? Evidence? BS?

[@Mrs.Polizzi-Maloney]

@@user-io2et5bv2s It's kind on common knowledge. But I should ask you the opposite, where did you her the 99% from? The folks who are too lazy to work.

[@AniWatX]

Such a tragedy for your brother. So sorry that you lost him. A once proud man who lost his confidence through no fault of his own. It illustrates that others need to be not so quick to pass judgement. People can be so cruel.

[@mariancounsellor]

I don't think that's an accurate or truthful statistic though.

[@Mrs.Polizzi-Maloney]

@@mariancounsellor Let me guess, you think 90% of people abuse the system? Go into a working class area, the majority of people are nothing like how the are described in the Media and on TV, your Black, you should know how damaging false narratives can be.

[@luisdasilva4117]

Good on you lady, we need more Deirdre’s in this world ❤

[@ellie3690]

She hasn’t aged a day

[@asa1973100]

Joker

[@BerryNiceToMeetYou]

She probably hasn't worked a day either...

[@steveacab77]

U need glasses

[@ellie3690]

@@steveacab77 already wear them hun

[@ohenekojo2561]

​@@ellie3690 get better ones

[@blake4604]

Lovely lady- fantastic to hear of the work she is doing in the community.

[@user-cm9hu2eb9g]

I ❤ THIS LADY SO MUCH, WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE HER IN THIS CRAZY WORLD‼ SENDING LOVE TO HER AND HER LOVELY FAMILY‼💕

[@fabutrash]

Dee is an absolute legend! Thank you for uploading this!

[@lucaschapman2188]

Wow really a Legend!? Sitting on here Arse all day doing F-k all while hard working people like me are going out earning money. Paying taxes . Giving my kids a better life. And the end of the day we all make life choices. She wants to be a Lazy cow 🐄 fair play to her. She is not a bloody Hero!

[@matimus100]

Disgraceful behaviour

[@user-ko2ik7ln1n]

​@matimus100 Dee Legend it bit a stretch, no she isnt a lengend

[@carasmallwood8301]

Would love to see her more on T.V. Shes seems to have that rare characteristic of being able to think for herself, and not follow the crowd. She's a natural leader, a warm hearted kind one. I believe if she were born from a different background/ starting block, she'd be a CEO of a corporate company, or have some kind of high end job.

[@mrdog2019]

Another Alison Hammond

[@patriciaanderson1117]

Dee is one lovely lady ; really enjoyed watching her , very down to earth ,lovely caring personality x

[@paulb4519]

When she wasn't stealing 13k of tax payers money from her job with Birmingham City Council to fund her boyfriend's drug addiction.

[@emward6858]

Wow ten years ago. Time goes so quickly

[@donnalee2983]

Fair play to Dee I admire her xx

[@dkane2067]

I like Dee all the best to you and your family ❤

[@jonl7692]

shes lovely

[@emem8577]

I love her, she's so real and done brilliant since.

[@richardsimpson6524]

Love Dee ❤️ she got to show her true colours on Big Brother and she has the warmest heart

[@WalkonWater-ne2uf]

God bless you Dee ❤

[@nicola7917]

We need more dee in the world❤

[@ElenEmma88]

No we need more ppl that are going to work and not play the system

[@samw1937]

@@ElenEmma88She is working, plus she is helping… she’s doing more than most people.

[@user-uc1qc5wp2s]

Always had THE best work ethic and ended up on benefits THIS lady single handedly changed how we are seen without wanting any kind of celebrity status, we don't appreciate her enough to this day...AND she still doesn't claim any right to fame..A true celebrity x

[@user-ir8vq4cs2o]

Love White Dee

[@robertbell9413]

Dee Kelly ❤️has just got a wonderfully gentle and kind soul we need more Dee Kelly's in the world big heart big personality I do absolutely love love love her so very very much she's the best of British ❤️💚🖤💜💙❤️💜💙♥️💗💚🖤🖤💚💗♥️💙💜❤️💋💋💋💋🇬🇧

[@conallmccorry7958]

Fair play to you girl!! That was a wholesome interview

[@David-pm8ec]

Lovely woman all the best

[@dawnfinch2836]

I like her she cares for people i like that

[@jeromemason9885]

Loved her from the moment I met her via t.v on the show till now, & I think I always will tbh, she such a beautiful person myyy God ❤

[@lukeronan8842]

Love Dee, pure heart of gold

[@shadowsofasiren]

Oh my god, i remember this legend❤ Bless her heart.

[@Coco-uk9tv]

Legend? That's a stretch 😅!

[@shadowsofasiren]

@@Coco-uk9tv Why does my level of respect or admiration have to be determined through your perspective???

[@Coco-uk9tv]

@@shadowsofasiren Great response, but it's still a stretch for me. Legend to me equals Mohammed Ali and people of that ilk (my mother too) but some has been TV reality personality? Noooooo

[@shadowsofasiren]

@Coco-uk9tv I completely respect your opinion, and also agree those who are legends to you are worthy of that title, absolutely! 😊 I think the underlying statements here retain to what being a 'legend' means to each individual. I personally, and ofcourse you are completely entitled to your own meaning of legend, percieve a legend to be one of those that have enriched others so to speak. This lady did alot for her community, and although yes, you are completely correct she was just a reality TV star to the nation, to her community and those she had a positive impact on, will be held to a higher standard. And I think, any human.. being recognised publicly or being seen only by those who have known them as somebody showing up for them when times get tough, is for me.. a little bit of a legend. 😊🙌🏽

[@jillbrown9145]

Such a lovely lady .. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@karenrobinson129]

Brilliant, she's working and not claiming benefits. Just shows that people who have or are claiming benefits can get out there and work. Good for her.

[@biegebythesea6775]

there's nothing wrong with claiming benefits. what are you, american?!

[@karenrobinson129]

@biegebythesea6775 Nope! Proud mum and Brit. Do you think it's OK to raise your children on benefits? Letting the taxpayers feed,clothe, and buy their birthday and Christmas presents? My friend said to me, "I bought my daughter this for Christmas. I replied no I did." She was claiming benefits, so the taxpayers bought her daughters Christmas present.

[@biegebythesea6775]

@@karenrobinson129 Then you should be ashamed to sound like an American. Yes I do think it's okay. She is also a taxpayer who will have paid for you. I am a taxpayer and I think it's okay. Go anfd shame companies for not paying their staff enough (especially women) so that they can do all of those things without benefits.

[@Ladybird22373]

@@biegebythesea6775 it’s meant to be a stop gab .. you not supposed to live on them whist pushing kids you can’t pay for

[@Ladybird22373]

@@biegebythesea6775 using the whataboutary on companies doesn’t mean it’s ok to sit on benefits, show your children a good work ethic / socialising I don’t believe you are a tax payer 🤣

[@CatDadJai]

Absolutely love Dee! I just love how she mothered and looked after everyone. She was definitely the comforting mother of the street and I think everyone felt like they could go to her with any issue and she wouldnt judge. I feel like everyone needs a "Dee" in their life.

[@beasmith1]

Blimey Dee, you haven't aged. I have aged in the last 10 years. Well done girl!

[@daviddixon1011]

A truly lovely woman❤

[@ianpage2765]

Nice lady

[@biegebythesea6775]

i hated the way these shows exploited people and then those disgusting tory supporting red top tabloids just shamed them. disgusting.

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

Shes got such a likable personality. I loved the show.

[@FayCreative]

❤Amazing lady❤❤ love her. She’s a mom to everyone.

[@debbiefarley3913]

Love you Dee you are real 😊

[@AbigailBrown-wk7xl]

I love Dee ❤

[@debranewton1237]

Wish they'd bring it back true to life for a lot of people 😢

[@joanneadair9227]

I never watched it, but I knew about it.

[@debbiebarrett3522]

Aww i love down to earth people shes a good lady definitely cheers you up xxxx

[@snowymcstravick5324]

Well spoken lady God bless her and people who think like her

[@verali164]

She looks great

[@53Artemis]

How lovely to see her again. Dee was the ❤ of the programme.

[@Timmyinthewoods]

sadly this show never hit the states. im watching now, and its a great show. well done

[@elainekent3551]

Love Dee 💗

[@arib3204]

Love her ❤

[@brendamccormack4576]

Dee is an angel. ..this made me cry. 😢❤

[@user-dx2mc6op6i]

Dee what a lovely lady.

[@cathyoddie5885]

All The Best Dee 👍 ❤ Godbless 🙏❤🍀⚘

[@laurens5890]

White Dee what an icon!

[@Lin.J333]

The come down for poor old Ben ..is he really interested I wonder or yearning for his days on GMB.

[@lottetheartist]

shes so sweet!

[@samw1937]

Always wondered what she went on to do, how wonderful that she’s helping other people who are in need.

[@mitchellconner2952]

What a lovely lovely women !!! Love Dee ❤️

[@kittydonovan1452]

10 years ago? 😮 I feel old 😅

[@mariesuzannaburns8133]

What it means to be human..you are a wonderful person Dee

[@joyfullife5898]

News worth watching bless this lady 🙏

[@Gothchops]

Such an amazing woman ❤

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

She was by far the smartest person on the show.

[@user-dx2bt9bx2y]

If your from the estates you know she’s a nice lady she also speaks well to

[@GoonerB2B]

People up in arms because English people get benefits yet the same moaning people are probably the ones with open arms for the boats ffs 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nigelgroves-or1yj]

shes amazing

[@thegrumblesquad4949]

i love her xxx

[@ellielilac2]

Rocking the human league hair 😅

[@Felicity2121]

The ultimate Karen haircut.

[@beeleerosie]

@@Felicity2121 bloody hell , Karen is a Americanism😂

[@Felicity2121]

@@beeleerosie I thought I would just borrow it for a bit 😆

[@paulwild3676]

Don’t you want me Bibey.

[@tomchloe3208]

The bar is set so low these days - some overweight woman on benefits can now be considered a celebrity, after sharing her story on television. A potato food van (spudman) people consider a celebrity, asking for selfies, travelling from across the world to see him and his potatoes Society is so done - never have we hit such lowa

[@theunrelatedtwinz7367]

I love her

[@lucaschapman2188]

This series was an absolute inspiration for my sister. Just after this aired she gave up her job as a teacher and went on benefits. She never looked back . Now her daughter has followed in her footsteps. She has no intention of getting a job . My Hero ❤️ 👏

[@deborah-er8sn]

😂😂

[@yamyam3407]

Welcome to the club 👍🏻

[@andrewrood9200]

she was id's friend saying people on benefits were better off than people working for a living

[@Mamadoyle]

She was great 👍

[@marilynsmith8054]

Good to hear our lottery money go to a good cause.😍

[@biegebythesea6775]

brummies are the smartest of us all.

[@patscanlan2678]

She is Irish actually.

[@kamaal_i]

It's true. so many middle-class people have no intelligence despite them thinking they do. Working class is where you find true spirit, and a real awareness.

[@divatalk9011]

@@patscanlan2678she doesn’t have an Irish accent so it’s not so obvious

[@MarsParklife]

Warren Buffett Says "Tap Dance Into Work" I Took a Breather Realised TD Tee Dee or Tea Dee - Dee is Our Spokesperson

[@G.A-m1t]

It’s not that people on benefits are bad people. But it’s that you can’t say “Stop having children if you haven’t got enough to support them” or “It’s not acceptable to decline a job because you wouldn’t have much more than one benefits”. Common sense. We’ve just lost pride but are entitled 😢

[@susannoble2859]

❤❤❤❤

[@WweFan93x]

She's a real genuinely good person.

[@danh5637]

It’s amazing how she made a full recovery when the Big Brother sized cheques started coming in.

[@rossco5409]

Maybe it's be boost she needed to get off benefits and make a difference. She works now

[@ZoeDark-ed5ym]

She worked for years before she went on benefits.Nothing wrong with needing benefits as long as it's not a lifestyle choice.

[@danh5637]

@@ZoeDark-ed5ym shush

[@ZoeDark-ed5ym]

@@danh5637 feck arf

[@Felicity2121]

Exactly! I wish more people would see that. She was so depressed she couldn’t do hardly anything.

[@skyedavies520]

Love dee❤

[@missj.d9187]

That show did more damage to people in poverty more than anything!

[@Vodafonedon]

White alison hammond

[@janicesmith975]

Is she on benefits?

[@deborah-er8sn]

Where’s black dee now would love to know she’s doing well too.

[@daniellebrogan8699]

She is in prison unfortunately x

[@deborah-er8sn]

@@daniellebrogan8699 really

[@daniellebrogan8699]

@@deborah-er8sn yes Google it x

[@DJTheBlondeSpirit]

Love Dee

[@wiganfan3373]

Where is Black and Macky?

[@MileyPit]

For me, getting a job is the easiest thing in the world....People are just too picky & have no interest in investing in themselves.

[@stevereynolds5640]

Top lady x

[@paganartisan]

Because of that program UC was brought in and ESA is now being migrated to UC where disabled will loose out. So well done White Dee 👏 🙌

[@DefoNotMylxs]

...and this is directly her fault how? 😅 is she the government who made the decision? Dyam fool!

[@chrysalis4126]

She didn't produce the programme. Why didn't they make one about the real benefits street - Downing street with MPs claiming hundreds of thousands in expenses, even trying to claim for moats and heating stables.

[@joannedibben2352]

She was only part of the program she didn't make the program grow up will you

[@joannedibben2352]

I'm sure they didn't change the whole entire benefit system cause of one lady!!!

[@sg-zd8eb]

Universal credit was part of the 2012 Welfare Reform Act, along with the bedroom tax and Work Capability Assessments. Oh and the Work Programme, which failed to get most people into work.

[@philuin9594]

Wasn't this woman on the sick and what cured her?

[@paulrea7673]

One person at the beginning sald “how am I supposed to live on £50 per week . Answer get a job . I know so many people don’t want WANT to work and the GOVERNMENT accepts that attitude.

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

Out of interest, have you ever been unemployed for any length of time and tried to get work?

[@samanthaw5652]

People can't afford to live who are working full time so I wouldn't agree that the answer is to 'get a job' 😅

[@lillianflorence6056]

Dont expect every thing for nothing

[@xb173]

For a few years just rented a room in a house, worked 22 hours a week in tesco...Guess how much money I had left to live on, per week? £50.

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

@@xb173 Far easily done when you have a Tesco discount card. And I’m presuming that’s just for yourself? No kids? No nappies, milk, clothes etc to buy? From experience of working at Tesco, their pay wasn’t crap, so where you were renting must’ve been high.

[@CoolMikey81]

Apparently she’s still on benefits

[@questionmark9819]

Yh, so?!

[@teresamoore4126]

No she is not on benefits.

[@questionmark9819]

@@freespeechadvocate7492 work shy? There's usually a real reason why someone may be "work shy" but if you're a tory, your teeny tiny little conservative brain cannot comprehend why or how but throwing millions of £££s at already wealthy people is ok because corruption is fine, it's the tory way, right?

[@wecandothiswarriors]

I sniff a bot in the comment section

[@mAiSiEbOOOO]

​​If she's on UC, she's expected to seek and apply for situations, and under supervision. If, despite all her regular efforts, she's unsuccessful, how is she undeserving of assistance for living? @@freespeechadvocate7492

[@cravenmoorehead8]

Is she a curtain twitcher now then?

[@EmperorMingg]

I’m just watching to find out if she ever got a job in the end. Edit: Fair play to her, making an honest day’s pay.

[@user-ij7gy3bs6c]

I had a roll about with Dee few years back . Wild night.