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 !
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
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
@@optimisticrealismx5829why would she want a show? She is clearly doing and has been doing a lot for her old community which is much better than a tv show
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.
@@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 UA-cam comments 😂
@@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.
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".
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 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.
@user-io2et5bv2s A well-written Big Issue article references recent statistics showing it at that level or possibly even lower. "Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: 'PIP fraud is a non-issue'", not sure links can be posted.
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!
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.
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 ❤️💚🖤💜💙❤️💜💙♥️💗💚🖤🖤💚💗♥️💙💜❤️💋💋💋💋🇬🇧
@@ElenEmma88so what you are saying is that you tar everyone with the same brush ….…. I hope that you do not have to find out how it is for these people if you loose your income, job, spouse, have an accident or your health is destroyed …. Just because a small amount of people have tried to defraud the benefit system and it really is a tiny percentage btw …you cannot put everyone in the same box.
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.
@@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
@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. 😊🙌🏽
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 😢
A lot has changed… There is a benefit cap on children …. Also benefit can barely be survived on by most it’s not just a set amount for every person and most cannot even afford basic needs. Educate yourself on it properly, before just going on some idiot comments who have said things like that before which then gets hyped up by media. The majority of people on benefits are not trying to fraud the system and most would love to be working. You cannot tar everyone with the same brush.
@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.
@@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.
@@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 🤣
Lovely woman good for her and yes it’s so sad but true as others have spoken it’s the poor that generally give not the wealthy kindness support changes lives ❤
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
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
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.
Who what a lovely down to earth lady , caring for her community, she deserves recognition.
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.
❤totally agree
She has a likable personality. I loved that show
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 !
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
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
9@@s1dew1nd3r4
Dee was very intelligent I hope she does well she would make great councellor
Was ? She’s still alive !
Yes, be good how to claim sick, then get a job in media😂😂😂😂
Is a great girl
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.
@@optimisticrealismx5829why would she want a show? She is clearly doing and has been doing a lot for her old community which is much better than a tv show
She hasn’t aged, A Dee licous helping of “ Salt Of The Earth “ God love her . I hope her children are well and happy.
Botox for u
Oh Dee…love her. Such a good soul with huge kindness and empathy. ☺️
Her voice sounds like the disguise voice they use on crimewatch
😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
And Human Leagues Phil Oakey 😊
Stop it that's so accurate 😂😂
😂😂😂love it!😂😂😂
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.
Hope you got a job
@@mcpainters Yeah i do actually. I have 2 jobs. My family and i have always worked. Do you have a job?????
@@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 UA-cam comments 😂
@@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.
@mcpainters mind yer fkn own..
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
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.
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.
I don't think that's an accurate or truthful statistic though.
@@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.
@user-io2et5bv2s A well-written Big Issue article references recent statistics showing it at that level or possibly even lower. "Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: 'PIP fraud is a non-issue'", not sure links can be posted.
Dee is an absolute legend! Thank you for uploading this!
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!
Disgraceful behaviour
@matimus100 Dee Legend it bit a stretch, no she isnt a lengend
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.
Another Alison Hammond
Love this women she came across so well on the show ❤❤❤
Good on you lady, we need more Deirdre’s in this world ❤
Lovely lady- fantastic to hear of the work she is doing in the community.
Wow ten years ago. Time goes so quickly
Love Dee ❤️ she got to show her true colours on Big Brother and she has the warmest heart
I ❤ THIS LADY SO MUCH, WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE HER IN THIS CRAZY WORLD‼ SENDING LOVE TO HER AND HER LOVELY FAMILY‼💕
Dee is one lovely lady ; really enjoyed watching her , very down to earth ,lovely caring personality x
When she wasn't stealing 13k of tax payers money from her job with Birmingham City Council to fund her boyfriend's drug addiction.
She hasn’t aged a day
Joker
She probably hasn't worked a day either...
U need glasses
@@steveacab77 already wear them hun
@@ellie3690 get better ones
Well done Dee xx you are a inspiration to us all xx long may you continue to do your wonderful things for people xx watching from Oxfordshire
Fair play to Dee I admire her xx
I like Dee all the best to you and your family ❤
I love her, she's so real and done brilliant since.
God bless you Dee ❤
Fair play to you girl!! That was a wholesome interview
shes lovely
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 ❤️💚🖤💜💙❤️💜💙♥️💗💚🖤🖤💚💗♥️💙💜❤️💋💋💋💋🇬🇧
I like her she cares for people i like that
Love White Dee
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 ❤
Lovely woman all the best
We need more dee in the world❤
No we need more ppl that are going to work and not play the system
@@ElenEmma88She is working, plus she is helping… she’s doing more than most people.
@@ElenEmma88so what you are saying is that you tar everyone with the same brush ….…. I hope that you do not have to find out how it is for these people if you loose your income, job, spouse, have an accident or your health is destroyed …. Just because a small amount of people have tried to defraud the benefit system and it really is a tiny percentage btw …you cannot put everyone in the same box.
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.
i hated the way these shows exploited people and then those disgusting tory supporting red top tabloids just shamed them. disgusting.
Oh my god, i remember this legend❤ Bless her heart.
Legend? That's a stretch 😅!
@@Coco-uk9tv Why does my level of respect or admiration have to be determined through your perspective???
@@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
@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. 😊🙌🏽
Love Dee, pure heart of gold
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 😢
A lot has changed… There is a benefit cap on children …. Also benefit can barely be survived on by most it’s not just a set amount for every person and most cannot even afford basic needs. Educate yourself on it properly, before just going on some idiot comments who have said things like that before which then gets hyped up by media. The majority of people on benefits are not trying to fraud the system and most would love to be working. You cannot tar everyone with the same brush.
Such a lovely lady .. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
I love Dee ❤
Dee has a big 💖.. from Walsall in the midlands x
The come down for poor old Ben ..is he really interested I wonder or yearning for his days on GMB.
Love you Dee you are real 😊
I never watched it, but I knew about it.
Aww i love down to earth people shes a good lady definitely cheers you up xxxx
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.
there's nothing wrong with claiming benefits. what are you, american?!
@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.
@@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.
@@biegebythesea6775 it’s meant to be a stop gab .. you not supposed to live on them whist pushing kids you can’t pay for
@@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 🤣
Genuine Star! Thanks Dee for all that you do❤
How lovely to see her again. Dee was the ❤ of the programme.
❤Amazing lady❤❤ love her. She’s a mom to everyone.
Love Dee 💗
A truly lovely woman❤
Nice lady
Well spoken lady God bless her and people who think like her
Dee is an angel. ..this made me cry. 😢❤
Lovely woman good for her and yes it’s so sad but true as others have spoken it’s the poor that generally give not the wealthy kindness support changes lives ❤
She looks great
What a lovely lovely women !!! Love Dee ❤️
shes so sweet!
Wish they'd bring it back true to life for a lot of people 😢
All The Best Dee 👍 ❤
Godbless 🙏❤🍀⚘
News worth watching bless this lady 🙏
10 years ago? 😮 I feel old 😅
i love her xxx
sadly this show never hit the states. im watching now, and its a great show. well done
Is she on benefits?
Dee what a lovely lady.
shes amazing
Love her ❤
Always wondered what she went on to do, how wonderful that she’s helping other people who are in need.
I love her
Shes got such a likable personality. I loved the show.
White Dee what an icon!
If your from the estates you know she’s a nice lady she also speaks well to
Where is Black and Macky?
What it means to be human..you are a wonderful person Dee
Is she a curtain twitcher now then?
she was id's friend saying people on benefits were better off than people working for a living
She was great 👍
Good to hear our lottery money go to a good cause.😍
Blimey Dee, you haven't aged. I have aged in the last 10 years. Well done girl!
For me, getting a job is the easiest thing in the world....People are just too picky & have no interest in investing in themselves.
No way is that cat deeley hosting?
Wasn't this woman on the sick and what cured her?
She was by far the smartest person on the show.
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
❤❤❤❤
She's a real genuinely good person.
White alison hammond
Great let’s normalise foodbanks
Love Dee
I had a roll about with Dee few years back . Wild night.
Top lady x
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
Hardly a celebrity
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 🤦🏻♂️
Where’s black dee now would love to know she’s doing well too.
She is in prison unfortunately x
@@daniellebrogan8699 really
@@deborah-er8sn yes Google it x
That show did more damage to people in poverty more than anything!
Love white dee want to see her on more tv do more acting she did minor film and mini tv of acting after being on benefit st
Rocking the human league hair 😅
The ultimate Karen haircut.
@@Felicity2121 bloody hell , Karen is a Americanism😂
@@beeleerosie I thought I would just borrow it for a bit 😆
Don’t you want me Bibey.
brummies are the smartest of us all.
She is Irish actually.
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.
@@patscanlan2678she doesn’t have an Irish accent so it’s not so obvious
@@patscanlan2678how typical.
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Well done Dee