Ferne McCann has hit back after being accused of secretly messaging Love Islander Charlie Brake while he was still dating co-star Ellie Brown.
After Ferne was pictured hand in hand with newly-single Charlie during a night out in London last week, Love Island star, and Ellie’s BFF, Zara McDermott claimed they had been speaking to each other through direct messages on Instagram for a while.
However, 28-year-old Ferne strongly denies anything romantic was going on with Charlie when he was still with Ellie, who he split from in September.
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Speaking to The Sun Online at the Pride of Britain Awards, Ferne said: “Absolutely not, I’ve been so busy focusing on my baby and career, I would never, ever message someone if they were in a relationship, and you’ve heard it from the horse’s mouth.
“It would never be with the intention to date or something like that if someone is in a relationship.”
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When quizzed about her previous night out with millionaire heir Charlie, she added: “We went out as a group, we had a lot of fun and I think he’s very handsome.”
Meanwhile, the mum of one is busy getting ready for daughter Sunday’s first birthday next week.
Sunday’s dad is Ferne’s ex, Arthur Collins, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for carrying out an acid attack in a London nightclub in 2017.
Ferne recently opened up about being a single parent.
She wrote on Instagram: “Here’s to all the single parents who are doing it on their own. Because in the middle of the night when your baby is screaming & you have tried everything & you don’t know what else to do, it’s literally you against them 😂. Just know you’re doing your best.”
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So far, Love Island star Ellie has kept silent about the rumours between Ferne and her ex Charlie.
Charlie announced their break-up on his Instagram story, writing: “Just to inform you all, Ellie and I have decided to part ways. I wish her all the best!”
The Love Island couple went their separate ways after a string of arguments since leaving the villa.
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