Ferne McCann has opened up about her relationship with a mystery man who’s helped her move on from jailed ex-lover Arthur Collins.
Single mum Ferne, 27, was left devastated when ex Collins carried out an acid attack in a nightclub while she was pregnant with their now four-month-old daughter Sunday.
In December, Collins was jailed for 20 years for his part in the acid attack last April at a London nightclub.
Now, in a candid interview with the Sun on Sunday Ferne has admitted rumours she is dating again do have some truth to them.
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She confessed: “There is someone older who has been a confidant — who’s been there for me emotionally.
“I’d hardly call it a relationship, it’s in the early stages. I’ve only just had a baby after all and Sunday still sleeps in the same bed as me. I have no idea whether it will develop but he knows that I can’t rush things.”
“I’m definitely open to finding love again because I’m a romantic at heart. But it has to be when the time is right. Right now it’s just me and Sunday, and I feel very lucky.”
Ferne and her mystery love interest are rumoured to have been dating for less than two months.
She has declined to give any details on his identity.
Rumours Ferne had been quietly dating someone emerged in The Sun last week, with a source saying the former I’m A Celebrity star is “the happiest she has been in a long time.”
“She’s had a terrible time of things so she’s being realistic – she’s keen to keep the romance out of the spotlight as he’s not a celebrity and it’s early days.”
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Ferne, meanwhile, paid tribute to her own mum on Mother’s Day today, sharing a picture of Gilly McCann and Sunday with her army of two million Instagram followers.
She wrote: “Thank you for being such a wonderful mum who is always there for me. You make me calm & make me laugh. You are the best nanny to Sunday and we love you so so much @gillymccann & are lucky to have you. Thank you and #happymothers day.”
Gilly replied: “Thank you darling. Happy first mother’s day to you. Love you and Sunday all the world.”
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