Giovanna and Tom Fletcher apologise for claiming money from furlough scheme after backlash

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The star continued to clarify the circumstances in which she claimed the money, adding that it was for one individual that they employ.She wrote: "This was for a member of our team who couldn't carry out their role due to the pandemic, and the scheme was suggested to us as the most effective way to give them job stability and security."Giovanna went on to add that the move on her and husband Tom's part was an "error of judgement" before saying that they have paid back the funds."Although it was a time of great uncertainty, we clearly should have thought more about the situation and funded it ourselves", she explained."It was a huge error of judgement and a mistake we wholeheartedly take responsibility for and we have paid the full amount.