'Strengthening my faith with God has saved our relationship'

Reality star Ferne McCann on how her belief has brought her closer to her fiancé, plans for more kids and giving I’m A Celeb another go

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Ferne McCann has faced several hurdles when it comes to her relationship with fiancé Lorri Haines. But rather than having therapy or counselling, she firmly believes their love has survived thanks to God.

Not unaccustomed to a candid confession, the 35-year-old has lived her life through the lens of reality TV and made her name on The Only Way is Essex more than a decade ago. She has become a reality TV star in her own right after launching her own ITV programmes including First Time Mum in 2017 and then My Family & Me in 2023.

And with a life in the spotlight and Ferne’s open nature, she’s happy to chat about her life with businessman Lorri, 35, when we catch up over Zoom.

Ferne began dating Lorri four years ago, subsequently announcing their engagement in July 2022 and giving birth to their daughter Finty in July 2023. In recent years the couple have found themselves at the centre of split rumours, but Ferne is keen to put those to bed on our call.

“I would be lying if I said there weren't moments that it had both crossed our mind,” she admits. “That's just me being completely honest, as honest as I probably have been in a long time in an interview.

“I really believe that actually welcoming God into our lives and into our relationship, and actually working on the relationship and just being more honest with each other... don’t get me wrong, there are still times when I think he’s really frustrating, like all relationships.

“But I strongly believe that having that relationship with God, and strengthening my faith with God and Jesus Christ, and really exploring that, has not only saved our relationship, but has made it even better than it was when I first met him.”