‘I have put on weight’: Amy Childs celebrates her fuller figure as she slams criticism over weight gain

AMY Childs has hit back at reports she has gained lots of weight by posing in her swimsuit and declaring “I love my curves”.

The 26-year-old, who admits she has put on a few pounds,  was left furious after she found her size being scrutinised.

Addressing her stunning figure – which she happily and confidently showed off in a cut-out swimsuit – she wrote: “I am still the same size and a very happy size 10 ... all I want to say I'm a curvy girl and absolutely love my curves.

She went on to say that like anyone else she does put on weight from time to time but it doesn’t affect her self-esteem.

“I'm the happiest I have been with my body ... So yes I'm a normal girl and I have put on a bit of weight.

"Does that mean I deserve to be criticised on the covers of these magazines? I'd rather celebrate my curves, thank you!” she wrote.

“They try to bring you down but you won't be getting to me this time.  I'm happy #curves #happy #body #lovemycurves #dontbringmedown.”

Her fans were very quick to praise her and fight her corner.

One wrote: “You look amazing about time people stood up for curves!!” while another simply wrote: “ Well said”.

Her comments come after new! magazine claimed she had gained weight because she is "comfortable" in her relationship with with Bradley Wright.

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