Victoria Beckham defends Essex comments

Spice Posh, Victoria Beckham has defended her comments by tweeting

after incurring the wrath of Towie stars when she announced, " I'd like to forget the Essex bit. It's not a very nice place" after being introduced as "from Essex" during a fashion event in New York.

Joey Essex added "She is one of us, she should be proud to be from Essex.

TOWIEco-star Jasmin Walia, has also expressed how disappointed she was to hear Victoria's thoughts on where she's from. It's a bit sad that she's trying to forget her roots. When I read what she said, I was shocked" said Jasmin.