Ferne McCann and her fiancé Lorri Haines denied they had split on Tuesday, after reports surfaced they had parted ways.
The former TOWIE star, 34, took to Instagram from Dancing On Ice rehearsals to tell her followers she is still very much together with the businessman, 33.
The couple’s relationship has come under scrutiny in recent months, with their tense arguments which have aired on their ITVBe reality show My Family & Me, becoming a talking point on social media.
But after the reports they had parted ways, Ferne firmly rebuffed the speculation as she told followers: ‘We haven’t [split]. I am just as miffed. We’re still very much together, living together. We’re even back in the same bed.
‘What we are is very tired. The only reason why we’d be arguing is because bless Finty, she’s been waking up at 4am and I’m one tired mama. So if anyone has any tips on that, it would be very much appreciated.’
Here we take a look at all the signs that sparked speculation the couple were on the rocks…
Not wearing engagement ring
Ferne McCann and her fiancé Lorri Haines denied they had split on Tuesday, after reports surfaced they had parted ways
The former TOWIE star, 34, took to Instagram from Dancing On Ice rehearsals to tell her followers she is still very much together with the businessman, 33
Ferne has not been seen wearing her huge diamond engagement ring for weeks. The star was pictured without the sparkler on Monday during Dancing On Ice rehearsals with Brendan Hatfield
Ferne has not been seen wearing her huge diamond engagement ring for weeks.
Lorri popped the question in 2022 seven months into their relationship. They went on to welcome daughter Finty.
Ferne is also mother to Sunday, seven, whom she had during her relationship with jailed acid attacker Arthur Collins, while Lorri has a son named Noah, also seven, from a past relationship.
One reason for Ferne’s absence of engagement ring however, could be she has taken it off to avoid damaging it as she in the midst of Dancing On Ice rehearsals.
The reality star has been heading to the ice rink to practice with her Dancing On Ice partner Brendan Hatfield ahead of the series airing next year.
Split reports
Earlier in the day it was claimed Ferne had split from Lorri just 16 months after welcoming their baby daughter, Finty
The pair hit back at reports Ferne had split from Lorri just 16 months after welcoming their baby daughter, Finty.
Speaking to The Mirror, a source had claimed the couple had a big row.
They said: ‘Ferne and Lorri have always had a tempestuous relationship but there was one big blow out over something and nothing so she has decided to take some time out.
‘Pals are saying it is permanent but who knows as these two are so up and down. Lorri has been effectively wiped from her Instagram and Ferne is now taking some time for herself and her two kids.’
Hitting back, Lorri said: ‘It’s news to me and to us. I just called her and said “have we broke up?” she was like “what you talking about?”
‘So, not sure where the story’s come from but I’m here to tell you, we are absolutely fine.’
He also insisted the pair have been sharing a bed for about six months.
Lorri concluded: ‘Life is very good for us both, we’re in a committed relationship.’
Instagram absence
The last picture of Lori on Ferne’s Instagram was in October. The couple attended Vicky Pattison’s wedding to Ercan Ramadan in Italy late September (pictured)
The last picture of Lori on Ferne’s Instagram was in October, while Lori last posted Ferne in September.
The couple attended Vicky Pattison’s wedding to Ercan Ramadan in Italy late September.
Sleeping in different beds
Last month, Ferne revealed she and Lorri are back sleeping in the same bed again after getting help from an intimacy coach
When Finty was born, Lorri reacted badly to the lack of sleep, leading Ferne to make the decision for them to have separate rooms
Last month, Ferne revealed she and Lorri are back sleeping in the same bed again after getting help from an intimacy coach.
She explained: ‘This last week actually, this is hot off the press, because everyone is fascinated that me and Lorri sleep in separate beds.
‘This last week we have joint we have come back. We are now in the same bed.
‘Honestly, we went to France for our friends wedding, perhaps we have them to thank for it, and we had this amazing weekend in Cannes sharing a bed.
‘I have had the best sleep. He has his fan on full blast, disciplined with his bedtime routine, he is like: “Turn your phone off,” We have had amazing sleep.’
Ferne has praised Lorri in the past for being a hands-on father, sharing that he even relishes the times he has the children to himself.
But, when Finty was born, Lorri reacted badly to the lack of sleep, leading Ferne to make the decision for them to have separate rooms.
She recalled to Heat magazine: ‘At first, it was more just to have our own space to get some really good quality sleep.
‘When Finty was a newborn, she wasn’t the best sleeper. Lorri is not very good when he doesn’t get much sleep, so I was like: “You’re grouchy and this isn’t pleasant, so let’s have separate bedrooms.”
‘But, it’s all the rage now, babes! It just works for us. Now, we get excited on holidays and special occasions when we do share a bed.’
Struggles with mental health
Ferne said she has been in a ‘dark place’ recently, but now recognises her ‘triggers’
Ferne said she has been in a ‘dark place’ recently, but now recognises her ‘triggers’.
She explained: ‘That is like comparing myself to others, then I’ll end up aimlessly scrolling and feeling really sh*t about my life and I have got nothing going on. It is always comparing myself to others. That is it.
‘When I start to notice it I’m like: “Why am I doing this?” It is normally because something else is going on in my life… but I know how to prevent myself from completely spiralling is.
‘I keep it simple – I have to exercise and move my body. I eat healthy foods I just do the things that I love which is cooking for my loved ones.’
Put off wedding
Ferne announced her engagement to Lorri in July 2022, just seven months into their romance. But the reality star revealed back in September she has put off their wedding
Ferne revealed back in September she has put off their wedding, two years after Lorri proposed.
Of why they aren’t in a rush to tie the knot, Ferne told Closer Magazine: ‘There was a lot going on, so we made the decision to not get married until we feel ready and right.
‘I have a vision of how I want it to be, and that has definitely changed over the years. I want it to be intimate, and definitely abroad.’
