Christina Hall’s ex-husband Ant Anstead just isn’t thrilled with their son’s tv presence.
As we’ve beforehand reported, the 2 have an ongoing custody battle over their 3-year-old son Hudson Anstead since their cut up in 2021. The Wheeler Dealers star beforehand filed for full custody, and later shaded his ex-wife for utilizing Hudson like a “puppet” for “commercial gain.” Now, he’s taking issues a step additional.
According to court docket paperwork obtained by Us Weekly Tuesday, Ant believes Christina is exploiting their son for private acquire, voicing concern over the impact being on-screen at such a younger age can have on a toddler, noting:
“The risks for a child working on a television production set (even if that ‘set’ is Christina’s home) are innumerable and well documented. Putting aside the obvious pressures of working within a TV production environment, children involved in television production often have lingering issues that affect their welfare, worldview, and self-image, leaving them diminished and dependent upon the perceived approval of others for their self-worth.”
Related: Ant Claims Taking Hudson ‘Away’ From Christina Is ‘Last Thing’ He Wants
He added:
“It is my goal to ensure that Hudson is allowed a childhood that is joyful, healthy, and natural, with as few stresses as possible, and this should be prioritized above creating commercial opportunity and content.”
We can’t say we disagree with him! There have sadly been PLENTY examples of kid stars who grew as much as face numerous points, generally stemming from being within the highlight at such a younger age. Ant himself went on to quote the Toddlers and Tiaras former star Kailia Posey’s demise by suicide for instance, submitting within the court docket docs:
“One of my many fears of Hudson being forced to film reality TV is the possibility that public ridicule over seemingly benign content becomes insurmountably humiliating. I urge the courts to review the recent and tragic case of Kailia Posey and a defining embarrassing meme.”
He continued:
“I fear she also has footage of him, to be used in one of her reality TV shows, without my knowledge or consent, and continues to film him despite my objections. I do not believe it is in Hudson’s best interests to be exploited as a ‘spokesperson, ambassador’ or as a ‘model’ for any products or social media campaigns.”
Related: Christina’s Daughter Is Growing Up Fast!
Christina then denied his accusations, noting:
“What Ant is doing deeply saddens me. If this was really about Hudson, as he says, this should have been handled privately with a private judge or mediation, as myself and my attorney have suggested.”
The Flip or Flop star added:
“I have never exploited our son Hudson. He appeared in a few of my own Instagram ads that each took less than 5 minutes to film. I have all the footage and they were all fun activities that he enjoyed doing, such as playing with toys or making cookies.”
Troubling stuff, Perezcious readers! We simply hope issues all work out in one of the best ways attainable for Hudson, nevertheless that will take form. Let us know your thought on the matter within the feedback (beneath).
[Images via Christina Hall/Instagram, HGTV UK & Wheeler Dealers/YouTube]
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