Ferne McCann says she is the subject of a "harassment campaign designed to intimidate and discredit" her.
Ferne McCann says she is the subject of a harassment campaign
A representative for the 32-year-old reality TV star spoke out after voice notes from the reality TV star were released, which feature Ferne reportedly mocking the appearance Sophie Hall, who was the victim of an acid attack by Ferne's ex Arthur Collins.
A spokesperson for Ferne told The Sun newspaper: "These voice messages are part of a wider harassment campaign designed to intimidate and discredit Ferne.
"They are subject to an ongoing investigation being carried out by Essex Police.
"As such, Ferne is unable to comment other than to say she offers her deepest sympathies for the distress and hurt this situation is causing Ms Hall."
A source close to Ferne previously said: "The person releasing the private voice recordings is trying to destroy Ferne.
"It isn’t just hurting Ferne, it’s hurting the people being talked about. Ferne’s very aware of that.
"The truth is that Ferne has huge sympathy with Arthur’s victims and what they’ve been through. She admires their courage.
"The police are continuing their investigation into the leaker."
Sophie previously said: "Why should anyone who has been so cruel be given the platform to tear others down?
"ITV don’t just need to take action for my sake, but for other leaked voice notes.
"The ones which were body shaming and so unkind.
Ferne herself has said before that she struggles with her own appearance. So to be commenting on how someone else looks — regardless if it was never meant to be heard — is wrong.
“My friends and family are as horrified as I am. They have been incredibly supportive.
“I would ask Ferne, ‘What have I ever done to you? Why are you targeting me, when all I’ve been trying to do is make a positive out of a terrible and traumatic experience that I sincerely hope no one ever has to go through in their lifetime?’."
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