Charity Turns Into Celebrity War — Jodie Marsh Accuses Paul Weller Of Crushing Her Fundraiser In Her Darkest Hour
Jodie Marsh has never been one to stay silent — but this week her
anger spilled over in spectacular fashion after a charity auction she
launched to save her animal sanctuary was publicly disowned by Paul
Weller.
The 47-year-old former glamour model had proudly announced that rare Weller memorabilia – including a gold disc, signed posters and concert tickets – would be auctioned to raise vital funds for her beloved Fripps Farm, which now shelters more than 400 rescued animals in Essex.
But within hours, the singer’s official X account dropped a
bombshell.
“Paul wants it known that a recent auction that has gone live for competition prizes and memorabilia is not official and not endorsed by him,” the statement read.
The move sent shockwaves through Jodie’s followers — and triggered a blistering Instagram outburst from the farm founder herself.
In a now-deleted video, Jodie accused the 67-year-old rock legend of distancing himself not because of the auction — but because of who she calls a friend.
“Paul Weller has got the hump because I’m friends with Nigel Farage,” she claimed. “So he’s disassociated himself from the auction. That’s fine. But it’s sad that people can’t respect others having different opinions and friends.”
Visibly furious, she insisted the items were genuine and said she
had every right to auction them.
“It’s disappointing when someone you’ve supported, promoted and adored for years suddenly cares more about image than helping animals who desperately need it,” she said. “I think that’s very sad.”
Jodie went further, pointing out that while Weller has publicly backed international humanitarian causes such as Gaza fundraisers, he allegedly refused to lend his name to something “much closer to home”.
She also claimed the memorabilia belonged to Paul’s late father John — who once managed the musician — and said the sale had the backing of Nicky Weller.
Sources close to the situation say Fripps Farm is in urgent need of donations to keep its doors open, with soaring costs threatening the sanctuary that became Jodie’s entire world after her mother Kristina died from cancer in 2020.
“Watching my mum die during Covid changed everything,” Jodie
previously revealed. “Hospitals had sent cancer patients home. I gave
up my career to care for her. After that, fame didn’t matter
anymore.”
Instead, she poured her heart — and savings — into Fripps Farm.
“What makes me happy is rescuing animals,” she said. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever truly wanted.”
Now, caught in a bitter clash with one of Britain’s most revered musicians, Jodie faces not just financial pressure — but a deeply personal fight to protect the sanctuary born from her grief.
And for the woman who once said, “If I had enough money no one would ever see me again,” this is one battle she clearly never expected to fight in public.