Ferne McCann breaks down discussing her pregnancy in emotional interview
She's expecting her first child later in the year
Last updated 11th May 2017
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann couldn't hold back her emotions whilst discussing her pregnancy and ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins on today's episode of This Morning.
The mum-to-be gave an exclusive interview to the show she previously worked on and left viewers in tears when she got emotional during her chat with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Ferne, who revealed she was expecting her first child before the 'safe' 12 week mark, revealed she has been through a 'stressful and surreal situation' but is now feeling 'good and positive' and believes her pregnancy is a 'blessing'.
Despite holding it together for the first part of the interview, Ferne couldn't hold back her tears and broke down on the sofa when Holly asked her how she's kept a lid on the stressful situation she's been through, leading Holly to get up and give the reality star a hug.
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The 26-year-old went on to admit how overwhelmed she's been by the public's support. She said, "Reading through private messages on Instagram has been so touching and so humbling, that is what I'm so grateful for. From single mothers to single fathers, to people who've followed my career, to people who've never seen me on TV. Everyone has just been so supportive, people's kindness has been so lovely."
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Changing the subject after Ferne got upset, Phillip asked the TV personality whether she's going to find out the sex of her unborn child. Admitting she 70% doesn't want to know, Ferne said she think it will be a 'lovely surprise' but her friends are telling her if she finds out she can be all organised.
Watch the emotional interview below:
Viewers were quick to praise to her for the interview on Twitter after it aired.
Ferne seemed totally loved up with her ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins and even discussed marriage to him before the news broke that he was wanted by the police for an alleged acid attack which left nearly 20 people with injuries.
As Phillip detailed at the beginning of the interview, Arthur has since been arrested and charged for the attack.
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At the time of the incident Ferne released a statement pleading with Arthur to fully co-operate with the police.
It read: "Ferne is aware that the police wish to speak to Arthur Collins and the nature of the accusations against him. Obviously these are highly shocking and Ferne has co-operated with the police in their inquiries."
"She was not with Arthur on Sunday night; was not at Mangle; and has no direct knowledge of the events that unfolded. As much as anybody she wants to know the truth and urges Arthur to co-operate fully with the police and attend a police station immediately."
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Just a few days later, the TOWIE star confirmed she was expecting a baby with Arthur when her representative released a statement on her behalf.
It read, "Ferne is grateful for the sympathetic way news of her pregnancy has been covered and people’s support and obviously her first concern is for her child’s health."
"Accordingly she does not wish to discuss the pregnancy further given the early stage it is at and the immense strain that Ferne is currently under."
"Her thoughts are with the victims of the horrific attack on Easter Monday."
Speaking on This Morning, Ferne admitted she wants to be the best possible mum she can be and revealed she's due to move into her own flat.
Ferne is set to reprise her role as a showbiz reporter on the show in the coming months.