'GROW UP'
The Apprentice’s Lottie Lion breaks down in tears in bitter row with co-star who accused her of ‘cheating’ on ex
THE Apprentice's Lottie Lion broke down in tears today in a bitter row with her co-star Thomas Skinner who accused her of "cheating" on her ex-boyfriend.
The argument began on Twitter when Lottie told followers she was moving house today after a recent break up.
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She wrote: "A week ago my partner (of nearly a year) left me, I moved out and was in an utter panic. Today with the help of my grandparents I’m moving to my new flat in Bristol. I couldn’t be more excited/ nervous and grateful to them."
Suggesting Lottie's timeline didn't add up, Thomas said: "Sorry to hear about this but on the bright side If you was with him a year... you must of cheated on him with @ImLewisEllis in Finland so couldn’t been that good. Good luck in your new flat. Let me know if you need any Pillows. I’ll send you some out. Good luck."
Lottie had a fling with fellow Apprentice hopeful Lewis Ellis during a trip to Finland while filming the BBC show.
The 19-year-old insists she was single at the time - and claims Thomas's comment accusing her of having an affair made her the victim of cruel trolling as she was branded "slag" and "slut".
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She told Thomas: "Firstly I said “NEARLY a year” and secondly, I have distanced myself from the process, from you candidates and I am trying my best to get on with my life. What did you think you’d gain from trying to publicly humiliate me? You’re supposed to be a 'nice' guy Tom. Grow up."
Then in an emotional video, which has since been deleted, tearful Lottie said: "I just want people to know this is the effect their words have. I am upset. I wouldn't usually be so often and wouldn't normally look such a mess. But people need to realise how hurtful it is."
Lottie has been at the centre of controversy since her stint on Lord Sugar's BBC show in 2019.
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She accused the channel of driving her to depression after punishing her over false claims she is racist, homophobic and transphobic.
Lottie was disciplined and banned from appearing in The Apprentice spin-off shows You’re Fired and You’re Hired after a number of fellow contestants made formal complaints about her.
Central to the ruling was Lottie’s decision to tell rival candidate Lubna Farhan — whose parents are Pakistani — to “Shut up, Gandhi” during a fight in a WhatsApp group.
In another exchange, Lottie also told Lubna, “I’ll f*** you up” adding “upper- cut to the jaw and she’s sorted”.
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