SCARLETT Moffatt has defended her decision to shower her sister Ava-Grace with RuPaul's Drag Race gifts for her 11th birthday.

The TV star, 26, shared a picture on Instagram of her younger sibling smiling in front of a haul of the show's merchandise.

4 Scarlett Moffatt has defended her decision to shower her sister Ava-Grace with RuPaul's Drag Race gifts for her 11th birthday Credit: Scarlett Moffatt

She wrote: "When you surprise your little sister on her 11th birthday with everything drag queen related 😂 including a life size @rupaulofficial !! #birthday #love #sister"

Her choice of gifts drew a mixed response from her followers with some calling the haul "odd" while others praised the former Gogglebox star for being open-minded and accepting.

One follower wrote: "Sorry but why would you expose these kinda ideas to children so young"

4 Scarlett and Ava-Grace share a close bond Credit: Scarlett Moffatt

While another said: "I ❤️u Scarlett but this is a bit odd for an 11 year old ?"

As a third queried: "So confused why you would do this for an 11year old?"

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RuPaul's Drag Race is a successful American reality show which sees 13 drag queens battle it out each series to be crowned America's next drag superstar.

Rather than ignore the criticism, Scarlett added to the comment thread, defending her choice.

4 RuPaul's Frag Race is a successful American reality show which sees 13 drag queens battle it out each series to be crowned America's next drag superstar Credit: Getty Images

"me and my parents watch an ep and fast forward any parts that aren't child friendly!," she explained.

"Why is this odd - I tell my little sister to be a fruit loop in a bowl full of cheerios! Why be like everyone else when you have family that support you and love you for you no matter what you like or dislike"

Following her intervention, Scarlett's followers came out in drove's to slap down those who disliked the presents, with many claiming she didn't need to defend herself to anyone.

4 Rather than ignore the criticism, Scarlett added to the comment thread, defending her choice Credit: Rex Features

One said: "My 11 year old and 9 year old daughters love Rupaul! We all sit and watch if together...👍🏻"

Another wrote: "Omg my children and myself are obsessed with Rupauls dragrace @scarlett_moffatt we love it, it also teaches them that it's ok it not fit into the so called mould of life. Go girl don't listen to any negativity on here ❤ coming your way xx"

A third posted: "Why don't people get their heads out their arses and leave the poor girl alone! Worry about your own petty lives 🙈"

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