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Ex-Walkers workers disown Church

Published Thursday, Mar 23 2006, 16:53 GMT | By Dave West
Ex-employees of a Welsh crisp factory have attacked Charlotte Church for working with Walkers.

The firm laid off 250 staff last month when it closed a plant in Swansea – the town where Church's boyfriend Gavin Henson plays rugby.

Her £100,000 deal to star in a Walkers advert has upset some former fans amongst the unemployed workers.

"This just adds insult to injury," one told The Daily Mirror. "Charlotte is an idol here since she started going out with Gavin but this is a kick in the teeth. It's the final straw that she is going to add to Walkers' profits while we struggle to find work."

Another explained: "I don't think may of us will be buying her CDs from now on. We thought she was one of us but she's not flavour of the month any more."
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