Ferne McCann in secret relationship with older man 2 months after ex Arthur Collins was jailed

Ferne McCann is reportedly loved up with a new, older man after her ex was sentenced to 20 years in prison for an acid attack in East London.

A source close to the former TOWIE star has revealed Ferne has been dating the mystery man for a month and a half now, and that the relationship is already serious.

The insider told The Sun Online: “He’s quite a bit older than her and she seems the happiest she’s been in a long time.

“She’s had a terrible time of things so she’s being realistic – she’s keen to keep the romance out of the spotlight as he’s not a celebrity and it’s early days.

“But she’s the happiest she’s been in ages.”

The reports come just days after Ferne was forced to deny she was still in a relationship with her jailed ex.

Taking to Twitter to clear things up, the reality star wrote: “Regarding today’s many FALSE stories about me (and sorry to bore you all)…

“For the record (again) I am not in a relationship with Arthur. I do not know how much clearer I could be about that!!…

“Arthur is Sunday’s father. I have had to communicate with him and his family with respect to Sunday (and so you all know, mainly through lawyers).

“Todays ‘sources’ are wrong. Much love, Ferne”.

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