'Sam Fairs got stick for flying first class – but she deserves it!', says Frankie Essex

Ferne McCann attempted to explain the reason behind the voice notes she sent about former BFF Sam Faiers as she finally discussed the scandal that engulfed her last year. The pregnant former TOWIE star was seen breaking down to pal James 'Arg' Argent on the first episode of the latest series of her ITVBe show, Ferne McCann: First Time Mum. Ferne, 32, was in floods of tears as she told Arg where her mindset was at the time of sending the voice notes five years ago.

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has addressed last year's voice note scandal in the first episode of her new series of First Time Mum, as she opened up about the reaction on social media. The TV star, 32, became embroiled in scandal after an anonymous Instagram account leaked a number of her old voice messages, in which she made disparaging remarks about a number of people, including her former pals Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd. Opening up about the impact this had on her, Ferne has revealed that she began to receive death threats on social media.

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has used her reality series First Time Mum to address last year's voice note scandal, which saw an anonymous Instagram user leak a number of voice messages alleged to be from Ferne. In the leaked messages Ferne, 32, could be heard making disparaging remarks about a number of people, including her former pals Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd.

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has opened up about last year's voice note scandal, which saw an anonymous Instagram account leak a number of the star's private voice messages in which she made a number of derogatory remarks towards former friend Sam Faiers. Now, in her ITVBe series Ferne McCann: First Time Mum, Ferne, 32, has publicly addressed the voice notes as she discussed how ashamed she felt over them. As she became emotional over the leaked messages, Ferne explained: "I'm so ashamed and embarrassed and I know the words are very hurtful.

The Only Way is Essex star Samantha Faiers has said she wants to return to our TV screens – but not in the way we're used to seeing her.The reality star, 32, took to her Instagram earlier this week to answer questions in a Q&A when one of her fans asked her if she would ever do her own TV show again. Sam explained that she is yearning to do more of an investigation show and tackle some incredibly hard-hitting news topics. Sam said: "I've always wanted to do more documentary style though, on really important world crisis reality that are not really spoken about publicly.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, in May and has since revealed to the world that they’ve named their little bundles of joy Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK! , Frankie has discussed a range of topics in regards to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week, Frankie opens up about separating the twins at night time, her bad anxiety episodes, and helping close pal Amy Childs preparing for the arrival of her twins… I’ve separated the twins at night time I’ve separated the twins.They don’t sleep in the same room anymore.

Sam Faiers has revealed her huge bespoke walk-in wardrobe transformation at her £2million Surrey mansion. The former TOWIE star, 31, took to Instagram to show her 2.5million fans her stunning new wardrobe, which is the first completed renovation project at her new home. Sam moved into the property in March last year with her partner Paul Knightley, 34, and their three kids Paul Jr., seven, Rosie, five, and baby Edward, nine months.

Billie Shepherd is a proud mum as she shared a sweet tribute to her son Arthur on his sixth birthday.The former TOWIE star, 33, posted two snaps to Instagram of her little boy – one as he celebrated turning six, and one of him as a baby on the day he was born. She gushed: "Happy 6th Birthday to our Darling boy Arthur. "You are the funniest, kind, caring, fearless, loving little boy.

Sam Faiers has insisted she won't be proposing to her boyfriend Paul Knightley anytime soon, as she believes the proposal should come from him. Sam, 32, has been in a relationship with Paul, 34, since 2014 and the couple share their three children – Paul Jr, seven, Rosie, five, and nine-month-old Edward.Throughout their relationship, Sam and Paul have been asked many times whether a wedding is on the cards.

Since finding fame back in 2011 as a cast member in the reality series The Only Way is Essex, Joey Essex has been a household name. From his overuse of the word "reem" back in the day, to his stint on I’m a Celeb, his recent appearance on Dancing on Ice has dropped him right back into the public domain. Which means people have become interested (and invested) in the cheeky Essex lad all over again.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs exclusively revealed with OK! that she’s expecting twins with her boyfriend Billy Delbosq – something which came as a shock to the pair. While Amy, 32, had come off contraception earlier this year, the reality TV star didn’t expect to conceive so quickly as she discovered she was pregnant just two months later. Making the surprise even bigger, she later found out she’s carrying twins.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, in May and has since revealed to the world that they’ve named their little bundles of joy Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK!, Frankie has discussed a range of topics in regards to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week, Frankie opens up about the loneliness of motherhood, getting back in front of the camera and taking her twins to nursery.

Frankie Essex has taken to her Instagram to wish a happy birthday to her late mum Tina for what would have been her 60th birthday.The former TOWIE star, 35, shared a sweet photo of her nine month old twins, Logan and Luella, edited to look like they are sitting in Tina's lap as they all smile to the camera.The beautiful image was created by Luxe Photo Merges. Frankie penned: "Happy 60th Birthday Nanny Tina we love you. "Wishing my mummy a happy 60th heavenly birthday you would have been the best nanny to our babies and I know you would have been absolutely smitten with them love and miss you every day mum." Fellow TOWIE star Amy Childs commented: "Thinking of you today Frankie, your mum would be so proud of you, the best mummy to them twins.

Former The Only Was Is Essex star Sam Faiers has hit back after facing backlash over her first class flight moan that saw fans brand her as "tone deaf." Posting a photo of her first class flight home, Sam, 32, wrote, and then deleted a caption, which read: "The truth is going on holiday with small children is tough, especially with a crawling, teething baby..." Sam then thanked the "accommodating and kind" Etihad Airways staff who she said had helped her when she felt "self-conscious" about flying with a baby and her two other young children, Paul Jr. and Rosie.The comment section quickly filled with people branding Sam as "tone deaf" and "out of touch." Opening up about the backlash on The Sam & Billie Show, the podcast she co-hosts with her older sister Billie Shepherd, Sam hit back at her critics, adding that she feels as though she "can't win".

The Mirror, Gemma has shown little love for the county she was born in and found fame from. Gemma shot to fame back in 2011 as part of the case of The Only Way Is Essex. Her fiery personality and diva attitude quickly took her from a used car salesperson to TV and social media star.

Jess Wright discovered her son Presley had an intolerance to dairy shortly after he was born last May and now she has spoken about the struggles around her son’s allergy. Last week, the 37-year-old former TOWIE star, told Instagram fans she’d had a difficult time as she tried to introduce new foods to Presley. “It’s not been the easiest time with Prezzles,” she said.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, in May and has since revealed to the world that they’ve named their little bundles of joy Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK! , Frankie has discussed a range of topics in regards to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week, Frankie opens up about how her “baby brain” has gotten worse, Luella’s teeth finally coming through and weighs in on the ongoing bath towel/bed sheet debate… YouTube tutorials have been a life saver I’ve used YouTube tutorials for loads of things with the babies.

Sam Faiers had to turn the comments of on her recent Instagram post after receiving backlash from fans.

Sam Faiers has been blasted by fans for a post in which she moaned it was "tough" going on holiday with three children, as she posted snaps from their first class flight home, after staying in a luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi. Former TOWIE star Sam, 32, added the Instagram post yesterday, but after fans slammed her in the comments section, telling her to "read the room" and be aware of her "privilege", she edited her caption and turned off the comments.

Sam Faiers and her family have recently returned from Abu Dhabi following a short break, but the mum-of-three sparked a debate with her fans when she shared a series of photos of the family during the flight home.The star shared several smiling photos of the family all sat in first class as she shared her difficulties about travelling as a family, especially with young children, including a baby who was teething. In her caption, the television personality wrote: "The truth is going on holiday with small children is tough, especially with a crawling, teething baby."WATCH: Want to travel like a royal? Learn their secrets below...She continued sharing that although the holiday itself was fine, it was the flight home that created the issues, with baby Edward, who is only six months old only sleeping for an hour out of the seven and a half hour flight.LOOK: Sam Faiers moved into idyllic country home 3 weeks before birth of baby boySam went on to thank the staff at Etihad Airways who were "accommodating and kind" with the star commenting that she often feels "self-conscious" when flying with a baby.However, the post created a backlash from her fans with Samantha sharing the photos from the first-class section, where it would be easier to look after a little one.