Paris Fury has directly addressed criticism surrounding her teenage daughter's recent engagement during an appearance on ITV's This Morning.
The mother-of-seven spoke with presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on Thursday morning all about Venezuela's engagement to boxer Noah Price, which was announced last month when the teenager turned 16.
The reality television star was quizzed about whether she had concerns regarding her eldest child's young age for such a commitment.
Public reaction to the engagement announcement has been mixed, with numerous fans expressing surprise at the news when footage emerged of Mr Price proposing during Venezuela's birthday celebration.
Paris Fury and Tyson
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Defending her daughter's decision, Paris firmly rejected concerns about Venezuela's age. "Not at all. Venezuela is so mature for her years," she told the presenters.
The 35-year-old highlighted how her daughter had assisted in raising her six younger siblings, contributing to her advanced maturity.
Paris detailed Venezuela's professional development over the previous year, including participation in photoshoots, media interviews, and social media projects.
"I've given her all options in life and she has chosen this path," she stated during the interview.
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The mother emphasised that despite offering various opportunities, Venezuela had chosen her own direction for her future.
Paris drew direct comparisons to her own romantic history, revealing she became engaged to champion boxer Tyson Fury at 17. "She's obviously following in my footsteps, so how can I can judge her in any which way," she explained to the This Morning hosts.
The Loose Women star acknowledged her daughter's youth whilst maintaining her stance. "I know she's young, but I think she's found the person that she loves and if she's happy, I will completely support her," she stated.
Regarding wedding preparations, Paris went on to reveal that her daughter's preferences remain modest and unhurried.
Paris Fury spoke to Ben and Cat on This Morning
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"She said she'd like to have a wedding. She'd like to keep it small," she disclosed during the broadcast.
The mother stressed that Venezuela and her fiancé were taking their time with future plans.
Paris Fury defended her daughter's engagement
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"She's just got engaged and she's enjoying this moment. She's not in a rush. As it stands, she's just enjoying where she's at," Paris explained.
The proposal occurred during Venezuela's 16th birthday party last month, with footage showing Price dropping to one knee. Paris had previously shared that the family were "shocked but very happy" about the young couple's engagement announcement.
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