FERNE McCann has been seen for the first time since she was accused of ‘fat-shaming’ pal Sam Faiers in a disgraceful leaked voice note.
The recording, thought to feature Ferne’s voice, has sent shockwaves through Essex and reignited the feud between the former pals.
On the shocking message, a woman is heard saying: “Sam Faiers is fat c***. Her thighs are so big and I looked really skinny today.”
The voice in the recording is not confirmed to be Ferne.
Ferne’s representative has been contacted for comment, while Sam’s spokesperson had no comment.
Yesterday Sam’s devastated mum Suzie Wells took to social media to address the audio, telling fans she could "no longer sit back and say nothing".
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Taking to social media, the 53-year-old said: "This has come as a complete shock to myself and my family.
"Ferne has always been a very close family member to all of us over the past 20 years.
"It appears the voice note was sent just weeks after Samantha gave birth back in May."
Suzie went on: "Since the voice note has surfaced more have been sent - very upsetting nasty things.
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"We are as shocked as you are! Nobody should ever speak about their friends like this ever!
"My girls are my absolute everything and I'll do anything to protect them.”
On Tuesday, The Sun exclusively revealed that Ferne is embroiled in a bitter feud with her former friend.
“Naturally Sam is incredibly hurt and upset by these comments especially from someone she considered to be a good friend,” a source close to Sam tells The Sun.
“She’s at a loss as to why Ferne has turned on her.”
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Insiders say Sam has now blocked Ferne and this week unfollowed her on Instagram.
The 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.
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