PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Ferne McCann flashes a huge grin as she enjoys a Sunday stroll with fiancé Lorri Haines… after filming for her reality show was halted amid claims she made ‘disgusting comments’ about acid attack victims during voice note scandal
- The reality star, 32, made a rare appearance on Sunday as she strolled her local area, appearing in high spirits
- It has been claimed that Ferne made derogatory comments about ex-partner Arthur Collins ‘ acid attack victims in a series of leaked voice notes
- She broke her silence on the scandal this week, claiming she has been the victim of a ‘harassment’ campaign designed to ‘discredit’ her
- And ITV have reportedly paused filming for her First Time Mum show, with the decision on whether to keep going is said to be ‘up in the air’
Ferne McCann appeared in high spirits on Sunday as she enjoyed a stroll around Essex with her fiancé Lorri Haines.
The former TOWIE star, 32, flashed a grin while wrapping an arm around her other half’s neck and giving him a loving gaze, opting for a bare-faced look while heading to her local shops.
It comes as the TV personality is currently subject to a wave of controversy – with claims that she made derogatory comments about ex-partner Arthur Collins’s acid attack victims in a series of voice messages, allegedly coming from her.
Filming of Ferne’s ITVbe show First Time Mum has also been halted whilst the scandal, which she dubbed a ‘hate campaign’ in a statement to MailOnline, continues – with ITV reportedly in talks on whether the show should continue.
High spirited: Ferne McCann flashed a huge grin on Sunday as she enjoys a stroll with fiancé Lorri Haines… after filming for her reality show was halted amid claims she made ‘disgusting comments’ about acid attack victims during voice note scandal
Heading out this weekend, Ferne kept comfortable in a pair of dark brown leggings and a light grey, quarter-zip sweater.
She added a pair of colourful trainers with white crew socks over the athleisure, which had the word ‘ugh’ stitched into the ankle in black.
Ferne kept close to Lorri, who showed off his large collection of leg tattoos with a pair of black sport shorts, a long-sleeved black top and grey Nike gilet.
Day out: The TOWIE star appeared in very high spirits as she beamed from ear to ear while heading out in her home borough of Essex
Athleisure: Heading out this weekend, Ferne kept comfortable in a pair of dark brown leggings and a light grey, quarter-zip sweater
Natural beauty: Carrying a padded gilet, the mother-of-one had her chestnut locks left to fall freely to her jaw from a side parting – appearing makeup-free for the outing
They appeared to be enjoying the trip out, sharing a laugh as the former TOWIE star leaned in close to her man and wrapped around his neck.
Dubai-based businessman Lorri, who has been in a relationship with Ferne since 2021, has been quietly supporting the star during her recent scandal – sharing a series of cryptic quotes earlier in the weekend.
While Ferne broke her silence on her scandal to MailOnline earlier this week, calling it a ‘harassment’ campaign against her, as well as offering her sympathies to those offended by the remarks.
Smitten: Ferne kept close to Lorri, who showed off his large collection of leg tattoos with a pair of black sports shorts, a long-sleeved black top and grey Nike gilet
Loved up: They appeared to be enjoying the trip out, sharing a laugh as the former TOWIE star leaned in close to her man and wrapped around his neck
Harassment: Ferne broke her silence on her scandal to MailOnline earlier this week, calling it a ‘harassment’ campaign against her, as well as offering her sympathies to those offended by the remarks
The mother-of-one was forced to speak out after an anonymous Instagram account leaked voice notes allegedly sent by Ferne, in which a woman’s voice labels one of Arthur’s victims a ‘silly b****’.
It’s been claimed they were referring to Sophie Hall, who reached the final of a Miss England final 15 months after the sickening attack, baring her scars.
Sophie, 27, who was badly scarred when Ferne’s then-boyfriend Arthur threw acid into a London club in 2017, has urged ITV to ‘take action’ and hold her accountable.
Collins is currently serving 20 years in prison after he threw acid in an East London nightclub in April 2017 and injured 14 people.
Slur: It’s been claimed the leaked voice notes, reported to be Ferne’s voice, were referring to Sophie Hall, who reached the final of a Miss England contest 15 months after the sickening attack, baring her scars
Commenting: The mother-of-one was forced to speak out after an anonymous Instagram account leaked voice notes allegedly sent by Ferne, in which a woman’s voice labels one of Arthur’s victims a ‘silly b****’
Supportive: Dubai-based businessman Lorri, who has been in a relationship with Ferne since 2021, has been quietly supporting the star during her recent scandal – sharing a series of cryptic quotes earlier in the weekend
The former scaffolder – the father of Ferne’s daughter Sunday, five – was convicted of five counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, and nine counts of actual bodily harm against 14 people, including model Sophie.
The voicemail message posted by the anonymous account, claiming to be sent by Ferne, discussed Sophie entering the 2018 beauty pageant.
A woman’s voice can be heard saying: ‘I don’t know whether to laugh or cry, the silly b***h has made a dress… A papier mache dress out of the newspaper cuttings from the event.’
In another post, the woman says: ‘She’ll probably win it I’m not gonna lie, only because the event and the awards that she has entered or beauty competition, whatever it is.’
‘They’re probably loving all this free press for their event so they’ll probably fix it, she’ll win it.’
Halted: Amid the scandal, filming for Ferne’s reality series, First Time Mum, has been paused
Questioning things: A source told MailOnline: ‘ITV are not currently filming Ferne’s series but are in contact with her and continue to offer support’
The Instagram account had previously been suspended after Ferne reported it to the police when it released posts allegedly from the reality star in which she branded her former TOWIE pal Sam Faiers, 31, a ‘fat c***’ and ‘narcissistic b**ch’.
Sam and Ferne, who starred alongside one another on The Only Way Is Essex, have been friends for over 20 years.
Breaking her silence on the scandal, a statement released by Ferne’s representatives read: ‘These voice messages are part of a wider harassment campaign designed to intimidate and discredit Ferne.
Amid the scandal, filming for Ferne’s reality series has been paused.
Convicted: Ferne’s ex Arthur Collins is currently serving 20 years in prison after he threw acid in an East London nightclub in April 2017 and injured 14 people
Ex: Ferne was accused of making ‘disgusting’ comments about one of ex-boyfriend Arthur’s victims in newly-leaked voice notes (pictured in 2017)
Ferne McCann: First Time Mum started in 2017 and followed the star as she prepared to welcome her first child following her split from Arthur. The series has since charted her life as a single mother to daughter Sunday, five.
A source told MailOnline: ‘ITV are not currently filming Ferne’s series but are in contact with her and continue to offer support.’
An insider told The Sun that ITV are now waiting to see ‘how it plays out’, adding: ‘ITV were due to start filming the next series of her show First Time Mum in the coming weeks but now it’s all up in the air.
‘Conversations are ongoing about when the show may resume filming in light of all that has gone on.
Falling out: Ferne has been embroiled in an ongoing feud with Sam Faiers, 31, after audio was leaked which allegedly saw Ferne brand her pal a ‘fat c***’ (pictured together in 2019)
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