FERNE McCann was spotted for the first time today after getting caught up in a voice note scandal.
The mum-of-one, 32, who hasn’t been on social media since, looked downcast as she emerged in Essex – following claims she ‘fat shamed’ her former BFF Sam Faiers.
Ferne McCann was spotted for the first time today
The star has kept a low profile over the last week
Ferne has had a couple of weeks from hell since a social media account leaked several voice notes that it claimed feature the reality star calling her former Towie co-star Sam Faiers a ” fat c***”.
“Her thighs are so big and I looked really skinny today,” the voice continues.
Another saw Sam being branded a “narcissistic b**ch”.
The account also released a clip of a woman it alleged was Ferne slating Sam’s sister Billie, who happens to be her best friend.
In that clip, the woman slams Billie for calling her son Arthur, the same name as her ex Arthur Collins who was jailed for an acid attack.
The mystery poster had threatened to leak a further 36 recordings in the coming days.
The Celeb Report exclusively revealed that Ferne has spoken with authorities in a bid to unmask the person sharing the private conversations on social media.
A source said: “Ferne was visited by the police on Thursday night after having her life turned upside down by a fake account that has launched a malicious smear campaign against her.
“Officers spent a few hours with her and gave reassurances that they are prioritising this case, tracking the parties responsible.
“Having taken statements, the police are currently in the process of tracking the fake account’s whereabouts.
“The Online Safety Bill was discussed as they clamp down on cyber crime.”
Sam and Ferne pair grew up together in Essex and later co-starred in The Only Way Is Essex – but Sam left in 2014 and Ferne quit two years later.
Their friendship became strained in 2017 when Ferne launched her own reality show, Ferne McCann: First Time Mum, which documented her pregnancy and the birth of daughter Sunday, who she shares with ex Arthur Collins.
But the rift ended in 2018 at Sam’s sister Billie’s hen do in Ibiza – as Ferne is best friends with Billie, the pair had to come face to face.
Ferne and Sam in happier times
Sam is yet to speak out about the voicenotes
