Kim Woodburn‘s loved ones are claimed to have hit back at her former co-star Aggie MacKenzie for comments made about their feud following the presenter’s death.
‘Queen of Clean’ Kim died on Tuesday at the age of 83 following after a short illness, with tributes pouring in for the much-loved TV star.
She featured on screens for decades including on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Celebrity Big Brother and most famously, How Clean is Your House? – which she hosted with Aggie, 69.
However, the pair ‘never got on’ during their six years on the Channel 4 show, with Aggie reflecting how they ‘barely spoke’ in comments made following Kim’s death.
Aggie referred to her co-star as a ‘tormented soul’ following their two-decade feud and accused her of ‘pushing her to the ground’ in comments which have reportedly upset Kim’s family.
According to The Sun, Kim’s family have taken exception to the comments while her husband Peter is said to be upset.
Kim Woodburn ‘s loved ones are claimed to have hit back at her former co-star Aggie MacKenzie for comments made about their feud following the presenter’s death
According to The Sun, Kim’s family have taken exception to the comments while her husband Peter (pictured with Kim in 2010) is said to be upset
A friend of Peter’s told the publication: ‘Peter is very hurt and upset […].
‘A lot of things that Aggie has said are untrue, recollections may vary.’
The friend claimed the family were upset Aggie couldn’t keep a ‘dignified silence’ on their fallout as they claimed Kim had done over the years when questioned about it.
Aggie’s representatives and representatives of Kim’s family declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.
Aggie detailed the extent of her feud with Kim during their time hosting How Clean Is Your House? from 2003 until 2009 in comments made following her co-star’s death.
Writing in The Sun following Kim’s passing, Aggie said: ‘There were days filming together that felt like walking a tightrope.
‘And by the later series, I’ll be honest – our relationship had almost completely broken down. We barely spoke off camera.’
In another interview with The Mirror, Aggie – who now works as a yoga teacher – pinpointed the exact moment her and Kim’s friendship deteriorated.
Aggie referred to her co-star as a ‘tormented soul’ after their two-decade feud and accused her of ‘pushing her to the ground’
Aggie detailed one incident that reportedly occurred while they were performing as the Ugly Sisters in a 2008 pantomime (pictured), though Kim’s family have now hit back at her claims
The alleged incident reportedly occurred while they were performing as the Ugly Sisters in a 2008 pantomime, though Kim’s family have now hit back at her claims about the row.
She said: ‘Kim missed her cue so I tapped her on the shoulder. We went on and did our scene, but when we came out at the other side, Kim was furious. She pushed me. She actually pushed me so hard that I fell over.
‘I lost it then. I really really lost it with her. I was so furious because I wasn’t expecting to be pushed over like that.’
Aggie claimed the supposed row threw the whole pantomime into chaos, as Kim ran off to her dressing room ‘crying her eyes out,’ and she refused to go back on stage.
While bosses scrambled to save the show, Kim decided to return to the stage, with Aggie saying she felt ‘crushed and disrespected’ by her co-star’s alleged behaviour.
The former presenter claimed that she never received an apology from Kim following the reported argument.
Despite believing How Clean is Your House? was made better by the friction between them, Aggie said their feud was ultimately the reason the show was discontinued.
Disagreements between Aggie and Kim had become so severe that they could no longer continue filming for Channel 4.
Despite believing that How Clean is Your House? was made better by the friction between the pair, Aggie admitted their feud was ultimately the reason the show was discontinued
Following Kim’s death, Aggie shared a statement with The Daily Mail, which read: ‘Kim was a tormented soul, but now she’s finally at peace.
‘We clashed often. Behind the fierce person was deep pain and incredible strength. She survived because she had to. I hope she’s resting now. She was an unforgettable woman.’
Kim’s passing was announced on Tuesday.
Her representative confirmed to MailOnline: ‘It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness.
‘Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate.
‘We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career.
‘We kindly ask that Kim’s husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. We will not be releasing any further details.’
Kim is survived by her husband Peter – who she married in 1979.
‘Queen of Clean’ Kim died on Tuesday at the age of 83 following after a short illness, with tributes pouring in for the much-loved TV star
In a heartbreaking post on Instagram following her passing, he shared a slideshow of images of Kim since birth.
He penned in a caption: ‘My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xxxx.’
In the months before her death, Kim had paused her work commitments due to ill health and she also underwent surgery on her eye earlier this year.
Known as the ‘Queen of Clean’, Kim rose to fame as the co-host of Channel 4’s popular series How Clean is Your House? at the age of 60.
Kim went on to become a household name on ITV chat shows This Morning and Loose Women.
She also starred in a number of reality TV shows including a stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2009 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.
