EXCLUSIVERevealed - The bitter family rift that left Loki star Jack Veal homeless: British actor, 17, reveals hes broke and living in a van after fall out with mum and stepdad
Loki star Jack Veal has broken his silence on the bitter family rift that he claims has left him penniless, homeless - and forced to sleep in a van.
Loki star Jack Veal has broken his silence on the bitter family rift that he claims has left him penniless, homeless - and forced to sleep in a van.
Jack, 17, lifted the lid on his falling out with his mother Donna and his stepfather Steven Veal.
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline, the teenage British actor - who starred alongside Tom Hiddleston in the 2021 Loki TV series - also claimed he had been left financially bereft following the fall out.
For the last four months he has been sofa surfing, staying at his grandparents, as well as living rough in the trailer van and sleeping alongside a canal after quitting his north London home.
Speaking to MailOnline Jack opened his heart to reveal his desperate plight just three weeks before Christmas.
He said: I cant go home. I cant go to my parents. Ive been living rough for weeks, sofa surfing, camping by the canal and then staying with my grandparents but I cant stay there.
I dont want revenge against my mum and dad, but I want the system to help me, I just cant go back there after whats happened between them and me.
Jack was born in London in 2007 and initially lived with Donna, 40, and his biological father Robert Pembroke - but the couple split up and he was adopted by his mums new partner Steven Veal.
Jack Veal told MailOnline how his bitter family rift and fall out from his mother Donna and stepfather Steve Veal has meant he cant go home and is sleeping in a van in Dartford, Kent
Jack is pictured in happier times as a child with his mother Donna from who he is now estranged and his grandfather before the family feud thats prompted his breakdown
Jack, 17, a British actor known for his role as Kid Loki (pictured with Hiddleston) has gone viral on TikTok , revealing that hes been living in a trailer in London
A young Jack beams with delight as he is given a cake for his 4th birthday by his mother, Donna
Robert later moved to Devon and the two have had little contact leaving Jack to be in Islington, attending the local secondary school before being spotted at a drama club and offered his first acting role at 10.
He has remained close to his maternal grandparents Lee and Elizabeth Turnbull, who are just ten minutes from Steven and Donnas home in a mansion block which is often used as a film set.
This all started when I was ten years old, just as I was breaking into acting, my dad had a go at me but like I said that slowed down as I got older.
I was kicked out of home and I then abused drugs like spice and alcohol but Im clean now, I dont so anything now, but it really started after I appeared in Loki.
Jack, who turns 18 next June, has been living in a dingy camper van in Dartford, Kent, for the last two weeks while trying to get help from Islington social services where his parents live but they have been unable to offer him any accommodation and suggested he go home.
Jack also revealed that his mum had been in touch since he publicised his plight and urged him to come home, but he has refused – despite social services encouraging him to go back.
In a series of videos he posted on TikTok and which have been seen by hundreds of thousands Jack revealed that he had also been refused accommodation after a meeting with social services.
Jack is pictured with his biological father Robert Pembroke (left). Robert and Jack have has a sporadic relationship since he and Jacks mother separated when the boy was young. Jack lived with his mother and stepfather in north London while Robert moved to Devon and remarried
Jack also revealed that his mum (pictured) had been in touch since he publicised his plight and urged him to come home, but he has refused
Jack is pictured with his sister when he was a boy. He now works as a personal trainer - but claims that he is currently financially bereft with none of the money he made from acting
Jack, who is now also working as a personal trainer, begged the public for help this week - before later revealing he had been offered an appointment with Islington Council to find accommodation.
However, in an explosive video today, the furious teenager - whos also appeared in The Favourite, Tin Star, The End of the F***ing World and Call the Midwife - claimed he would have to continue living on the streets.
Im 17 and street homeless, he said in the latest social media clip. I went to the meeting (with the council), theyve told me I need to be street homeless again or return home which I cant do until they find me a foster care placement - which might take a while.
Theyre telling me days which is probably going to be weeks because they lie. So Im going to have to be street homeless despite the fact that Ive been put under care... and theyre still refusing to accommodate me because they dont believe home is unsafe despite the evidence I have given them.
Marvel star Jack has revealed he is currently homeless as he issued a plea to his fans begging for help
Jack says he is living in a van in a car park in Dartford, Kent. In one post, He said: Ive been sleeping in the streets. I am currently sleeping in a trailer that has smashed-in windows
So, I dont know what to do. Again, this is another call out for help. I had hope, but again, theyre not doing anything. They want to put me in foster care but in the meantime I have to stay on the streets.
Its f***ing ridiculous. I cannot f***ing believe it... Islington Council, Im calling you out directly because its ridiculous.
In his first video on Monday about his situation, the Marvel star previously said: Hi. Im a famous actor, Im 17, and Im homeless.
I havent mentioned much about whats been going on in my life, but I think its time to reveal the truth.
During Mondays unfiltered TikTok, Veal discussed other difficulties in his life, including his mental health.
I struggle with mental health. I have autism, ADHD, and am being screened for bipolar and psychosis.
I cant stay at my grandparents. I have nowhere else to go, and I need help.
Social services refuses to help me despite what I have told them. I am desperate.
Jack said he had been put in touch with a homeless shelter called Lost Soul which had provided him with the trailer accommodation in Dartford, two hours from Islington.
He said: Its not really liveable but its somewhere to stay because I cant go home and I cant go back to my grandparents.
Ive also been living rough in 24-hour gyms, sleeping there and having a shower and then trying to get on with my work as a personal trainer.
Jack, who is from London, said he is currently living in a trailer and explained he couldnt go and live with his grandparents
Jack panned the camera around to show the area where he is currently staying and his food supplies as he looks for help
Jack added: There has been no stability in my life for the past few months, its been all over the place. I even lived down by the canal a few nights and this time of year its not pleasant I can tell you.
Im trying to get back into acting, Im going to sign up with a new agent but itss difficult to get an audition and photos done because of my situation.
I need a base and then I can get back into it but I cant stay at home, I need either foster accommodation or somewhere else safe to stay.
I just cant go back to my parents at the moment, its got to the point where I am sleeping on the streets and just begging for help.
Ive fallen through the cracks a little bit here because Ive been an actor and Im 17 and people think I should be at home, but I cant go there, I need proper help from social services.
Less than 24 hours later, Veal shared another update with a much more hopeful tone. I just got a call from social services saying they want a meeting with me tomorrow
In the video, Jack said: I havent mentioned much about whats been going on in my life, but I think its time to reveal the truth (pictured in Loki)
After posting his original video Jack was inundated with messages of support from his fans with some writing: Lets all share and comment as much as we can! We have to help him
Jack said: Ive not heard from Tom but its not his job to help me, Ive had a great career, I met some amazing people, and I was really lucky to get into acting through an after-school club.
He went on: Im close to my nan but I cant stay with her as my grandfather isnt at all well.
My nan has been supportive and has helped me a lot.
I do want my parents to know that I do love them and Im sure in a weird way they love me but I just cant go back after what they put me though.
They just dont seem to accept they have done anything wrong, and they wont change.
