Sunday 20 November 2022 08:29 PM Ferne McCann blasted over 'insincere' apology by acid attack victim Sophie Hall trends now
Ferne McCann has been blasted by acid attack victim Sophie Hall for her recent 'insincere' apology after calling her 'ugly' in leaked voice notes.
The former TOWIE star, 32, admitted she was the voice in shocking audio files on Tuesday, but claimed she recorded them because she feared 'serious harm and in the face of significant threats'.
Now Sophie, 27, has demanded Ferne says sorry to her on camera while alleging she wasn't able to read the statement since Ferne blocked her on Instagram.
'She's simply trying to salvage her career': Ferne McCann has been blasted over her 'insincere' apology by acid attack victim Sophie Hall (pictured in 2017) - who is demanding the star says sorry to her ON CAMERA
She told The Sun: 'To me her words feel so insincere. Ferne is simply trying to salvage her career. I don't think she is sorry at all.
'If she meant it she would have found my account and spoken to me personally. I want Ferne to go on camera with me and apologise to my face.
'She can really show how deeply sorry she is then and if it is filmed she has nowhere to hide. I would respect that. We all say things we regret but you have to be accountable. If Ferne really is sorry, she will do it.'
MailOnline has contacted Ferne's representatives for comment.
'I did it to protect myself from serious harm!' The former TOWIE star, 32, admitted she was the voice in shocking audio files on Tuesday, but claimed she recorded them in the face of 'significant threats'
It comes after Ferne wrote in her online statement: 'I am aware that people will have a number of questions about the voice messages being put into the public domain and purportedly sent by me.
'I feel I have no choice but to address these (to the extent that I can as there are restrictions on me which I explain below).
'Most importantly I want to apologise to all the victims of Arthur Collins abhorrent actions in 2017 that they have to relive that night and the pain that followed because this matter is again in the public domain.
'In particular I want to apologise to Sophie Hall. I do not believe her to be ugly or stupid. She has been brave beyond belief.
'Arthur Collins' crimes created genuine victims so I am not trying to portray myself as one. I am unable to say much because there are important and significant legal proceedings that prevent me from setting the record straight at this stage.
Wow! Ferne wrote in her online statement: 'I am aware that people will have a number of questions about the voice messages being put into the public domain and purportedly sent by me
'What I can say is that the voice messages that are being released are manipulated; edited and taken entirely out of context.
'Even so, I will have said things that are untrue and I did not believe – but I did so to protect my family and myself from serious harm and in the face of significant threats.'
It comes after her fiancé Lorri Haines shared a series of cryptic posts with his 170k followers, amid the ongoing conflict surrounding his partner.
The businessman shared a quote about 'struggle' to his Instagram Stories, which followed on from another about 'being patient for happiness'.
His posts come following claims that Ferne made derogatory comments about ex-partner Arthur's acid attack victims in a series of leaked voice notes, claiming to be of her voice.
And these audio clips aren't the first to circulate the internet, with the reality star previously accused of slamming and body shaming friend Sam Faiers.
Lorri posted to instagram with a series of Stories, which were made up of graphic designed quotes.
The first read: 'Happiness takes belief, time and effort. Stay patient while it all works out.'
'I'm thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn't have stumbled across my strength,' said the second.
And posting one more the next morning, his final piece of wisdom was: 'Every day is a chance to change your life.'
Taking a break from the cryptic posts, it seemed to be a dreamy Saturday morning for the pair - as Lorri shared a video of a plate of stacked pancakes, writing that it was 'breakfast in bed'.
Speaking out: It comes after her fiancé Lorri Haines shared a series of cryptic posts with his 170k followers, amid the ongoing conflict surrounding his partner
Scandal: His posts come following claims that Ferne made derogatory comments about ex-partner Arthur Collins ' acid attack victims in a series of leaked voice notes, claiming to be of her voice
Wisdom: Lorri posted to instagram with a series of Stories, which were made up of graphic designed quotes
The Dubai-based businessman, who has been in a relationship with Ferne since 2021, has been quietly supporting Ferne during the scandal.
Following the first bout of audio messages that claimed to be the voice of Ferne branding pal Sam a 'fat c*** with big thighs', she and Lorri headed off on holiday to take a break from the turmoil.
But now the star has allegedly made comments about ex Arthur's acid victims, it appears things are still on a downward spiral for the pair.
Enjoying the weekend: Taking a break from the cryptic posts, it seemed to be a dreamy Saturday morning for the pair - as Lorri shared a video of a plate of stacked pancakes, writing that it was 'breakfast in bed'
In a statement shared with MailOnline yesterday, Ferne called the scandal a 'harassment' campaign against her, as well as offering her sympathies to those offended by the remarks.
The mother-of-one was forced to speak out after an anonymous Instagram account leaked voice notes allegedly sent by Ferne, in which a woman's voice labels one of Arthur's victims a 'silly b****'.
It's been claimed they were referring to Sophie Hall, who reached the final
