Ferne McCann admits relationship with Lorri Haines ‘can be tough’ after being forced to deny split

FERNE McCann has admitted that her relationship with Lorri Haines can be tough, which comes after they were forced to deny they had split.

Ferne, 34, who will soon star in this year's series of Dancing on Ice, shares her daughter Finty with her partner Lorri, 33.

The former TOWIE star is mum to Finity, 16 months old. and Sunday, six, from a previous relationship. Lorri also has a child from another relationship.

Recently the couple were forced to address split rumours, with Ferne taking to her Instagram stories last month.

A source also told The Sun: "It's not true they have split - Ferne doesn't even know where the story came from as they're still living together."

And now Ferne has spoken out about how being a "blended family" means a lot of "juggling".

Speaking to , the TOWIE alum said: "I think this is my first proper relationship and we are juggling so much with businesses and raising our children together.

"We're a blended family, with lots of different personalities.

"Don't get me wrong, we're not constantly upbeat and positive, but we're very much together and doing life together."

She added: "When you've got multiple children, it's a lot. 

"We're both busy working and it's like any household, it's about the moving parts.

"Sometimes we can be like passing ships if he's in the office and I'm working – it can be tough."

MORE KIDS ON THE HORIZON?

But despite the "juggling" she and Lorri have to do for their blended family, Ferne still wants more kids in the future.

She said she feels as though she’s "not done" with having kids, seemingly hinting at welcoming more in the future.

Ferne told the magazine: "I feel like I’m not done. But right now, I feel blessed. We’re a blended family of five [Lorri has a son from a previous relationship].

"I just feel so happy with my girls and they’ve got such a lovely relationship – they’re already really close.";

Last year, the reality star admitted that she and Lorri slept in separate bedrooms and even enlisted an intimacy coach amid their romance struggles.

But things were sorted out swiftly with them reported to be sleeping in the same bed again after some successful sessions with their coach.

DANCING ON ICE STINT

This comes as Ferne prepares to skate her way onto the ice when she stars in Dancing on Ice next weekend.

The TV personality and reality show legend has been paired with professional skater Brendyn Hatfield ahead of the show's return.

Brendyn spoke to The Sun last year at the launch of the festive ice rink  at Battersea Power Station.

Brendyn said that it was still early days at the time, but noted how she had a "good mindset".

"Has she skated before? Well, what the celebrities do before we come in as pros, is they train with a coach, at whatever rink they're based in," he told us.

"Then we come in after they've had roughly about 30 hours of basics.

"Has she EVER skated before? I don't think so, no formal training, whatever, for sure.

"But she's got a good mindset, and focus for it. So I'm really excited."